Responsibilities

• Lead content development of seasonal Presales, Sales Conference, and Launch materials for upcoming title and franchise releases.
• Develop core sales and marketing materials for major publishing franchises, including Harry Potter, Dog Man, The Hunger Games, and other bestselling brands.
• Support the Sales team by creating compelling partner presentations for key retail accounts.
• Create, design, and refine executive presentations, one-sheets, and communication materials for Trade Publishing leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Develop and execute internal communications, including leadership updates, organizational announcements, and change management communications.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Publicity, Editorial, Sales, and Corporate Communications to create integrated communications and presentation materials that support publishing initiatives, major title launches, industry events, and business priorities.
• Develop and manage a centralized communications and document-sharing platform, ensuring teams have access to current messaging, presentations, templates, and business resources.
• Maintain a consistent visual identity, messaging, and brand voice across all Trade Publishing communications and presentations.

Requirements

• 12–15 years of experience in business communications, marketing communications, or a related field, preferably within the trade publishing industry.
• Exceptional writer and storyteller with the ability to craft clear, compelling messages tailored to diverse audiences and business objectives.
• Strong visual design aesthetic with expertise in developing polished, engaging presentations and communication materials that bring ideas to life.
• Proven ability to translate complex concepts and leadership feedback into concise, visually compelling narratives.
• Collaborative partner who builds strong relationships and works effectively across Marketing, Editorial, Sales, Publicity, Corporate Communications, and executive leadership.
• Strategic, creative thinker with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable navigating a fast-paced, matrixed organization and adapting quickly to shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint, with strong working knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred

• Experience with Salesforce and Spekit are a plus.