Marketing Associate, John Murray Press

Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own the author marketing engine, coordinating cross-team campaigns from launch through peak sales, while driving digital reach and pre-orders for 85 to 90 titles a year.

  • Plan and execute title campaigns across imprints with ROI focus.
  • Coordinate editors, authors, production, and sales plus transatlantic teams to keep communication tight.
  • Deliver digital and print collateral, catalogs, ARCs, and press materials to maximize reach and sales.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for 85-90 books per year
  • Serve as marketing point of contact for editors, authors, production, and sales teams.
  • Provide service to authors to maximize their reach, including creating email, print, and online materials to help drive sales
  • Design and create marketing materials, including print and digital collateral for authors and imprints
  • Produce seasonal catalogs, sell sheets, and advance reading copies (ARCs)
  • Liaise with New York and London teams and ensure regular communication between the groups
  • Provide market analysis and recommendations
  • Plan marketing campaigns for titles across all imprints
  • Create and deliver digital marketing campaigns for key titles; measure ROI on campaigns; drive pre-orders and on publication book sales through digital marketing
  • Manage CMS for digital marketing campaigns

Requirements

  • Completion of a four-year degree (or equivalent)
  • 1-3 years of digital marketing experience, preferably in the book, library, and/or education marketplace, is ideal
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the aptitude to communicate effectively in both individual and group settings
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proficiency in Adobe Create Suite (especially Photoshop and InDesign)
  • Knowledge of Social Media applications for digital marketing campaigns (especially Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook)
  • Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively while also ensuring accuracy of work through attention to detail
  • Demonstrated commercial awareness
  • Working knowledge of Wordpress, Squarespace, HTML a plus

Preferred

  • Book publishing experience strongly preferred
  • Product marketing experience will also be considered

Benefits

  • 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, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services.
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Hachette Book Group

Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading U.S. trade publisher dedicated to making it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity. As part of Hachette Livre, the world’s third-largest trade and educational publisher, HBG is home to dozens of esteemed imprints including Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown and Company for Young Readers, Grand Central Publishing, Orbit, Basic Books Group, and Workman Publishing. We publish across all formats and genres including fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks and books for young readers—as well as audiobooks, puzzles, games, stationary, calendars, and other book-related products that inspire and engage readers of all ages. We provide custom distribution, fulfillment, and sales services to other publishers. HBG is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Boston, MA; Lebanon, IN; Nashville, TN; Boulder, CO; North Adams, MA; Berkeley, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; and Chapel Hill NC. Hachette Book Group Canada, our marketing and publicity company, is based in Toronto. HBG’s mission is guided by four strategic pillars: Understanding Consumers, Changing the Story, Owner Mentality, and Growth Mindset. These values shape how we publish, how we operate, and how we support our authors, employees, and readers. We’re committed to publishing content that resonates and fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging; for our staff, authors, and partners alike. Our DEI efforts include employee resource groups, inclusive hiring practices, and publishing programs that amplify historically underrepresented voices. We’re proud to offer a dynamic and collaborative workplace where creativity is values, innovation is encouraged, and every team member plays a role in shaping the future of publishing. Visit hachettebookgroup.com to learn more and follow HBG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, TikTok, X.com, Pinterest, and YouTube.

Founded in 2006
New York, New York, USA
1.6K employees (785 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
925.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$630
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.9%
Direct
39.5%
Referral
11.2%
Social
3.7%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
640 (41% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
4.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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