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| Title: | Publicity & Marketing Assistant, Workman |
| Description: | Workman Publishing (WP) a division of Hachette Book Group, is a leading publisher of award-winning lifestyle and nonfiction books, children’s books, gift books, fiction, stationery, puzzles, and the bestselling calendar line in the business. WP includes Workman, Workman Kids, Workman Calendars, Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, Algonquin Young Readers (AYR), Artisan, Storey Publishing, and Timber Press. WP is part of Hachette Book Group.
Workman Publishing is seeking a dynamic, motivated, and detail-oriented Publicity & Marketing Assistant to join the Publicity & Marketing team supporting the Workman, Workman Kids, Artisan, Workman Calendars and Algonquin Young Readers imprints.The ideal candidate is curious to learn about publicity, marketing, social media, and event planning as he/she/they will be an active participant in all aspects of bringing our books to the attention of consumers. The candidate must be organized, an excellent writer and communicator, and have the ability to work under pressure with a sense of urgency. This position reports jointly to the Director of Publicity & Marketing (Artisan Books), and Associate Director of Publicity (Workman Publishing), and resides within the WP Marketing and Publicity department. The majority of the workload will relate to traditional publicity campaigns and include support on marketing initiatives related to social media and brand promotion for Artisan Books. Please note: this role will be based in our New York Office on a hybrid model. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist senior staff on lead campaigns through building media lists, media pitching, creating tour schedules, scheduling travel, arranging author escorts, writing press releases and pitch letters, preparing promotional materials for events, gathering images for media placements, and coordinating mailings (both digital and physical) Independently own and manage publicity campaigns for select books, calendars, puzzles, and stationery lines Draft press releases, pitch letters, promotional materials and media lists Organize and coordinate author schedules and escort authors to NYC-area events and media where appropriate Assist with orchestrating social media influencer outreach and campaigns Organize social media schedules and contribute to research and content ideation for @artisan_books Administrative tasks include: creation of seasonal schedules, maintenance of the department digital filing system, managing monthly AmEx statements through Concur Solutions, helping to manage the department internship program, note-taking at meetings |
| Requirements: | KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
College degree, or equivalent work experience Prior publicity or public relations experience through coursework, part-time work, or internships is preferred Demonstrated interest in reading and promoting nonfiction and lifestyle books Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills Excellent time management skills with ability to multitask and meet deadlines Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively A strong focus on details and deadlines Excitement for participating in and contributing to a fun, vibrant work environment with a great company culture Voracious appetite for consuming media, staying on top of trends, following IG & Tik Tok As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers. Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The compensation for this position is $47,500. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects. The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. |
| Company: | HACHETTE BOOK GROUP |
| Location: | New York, NY |
| How To Apply For This Job: | Please use the link below to apply: https://jobs.jobvite.com/hachette-internal/job/oxqdsfwm |
| Date Posted: | 3/14/2024 |
