Associate Marketing Manager, Grand Central Publishing

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$62K/yr – $71K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 5 hrs ago

Job Summary

Lead the end-to-end title marketing for 6-12 commercial fiction titles per season, coordinating with publishing, editorial, publicity and sales to execute cohesive campaigns and manage author communications.

  • Own multi-channel campaigns across social, email, and events
  • Partner with authors, agents, and internal teams to optimize reach and engagement

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and/or support the creation and execution of innovative title-marketing campaigns for 6-12 titles per season across the commercial fiction space (suspense, romance, fantasy, literary fiction).
  • Work closely with publishing, editorial, publicity and sales, and the larger marketing department to implement cohesive campaigns and promotions and communicate updates and takeaways
  • Communicate directly with authors and agents from pre-publication through on sale
  • Work alongside other team members to manage and grow the Grand Central Publishing social and email marketing channels as well as help oversee our influencer program, identifying opportunities to deepen engagement and maximize reach.
  • Assist in planning and executing virtual and in-person events that build excitement for GCP titles and strengthen relationships with authors, influencers, and fans
  • Actively participate in internal meetings, as well as be able to lead meetings with authors, agents, and other internal stakeholders.
  • Maintain awareness of the adult book market and publishing industry and suggest new and innovative ways to market our titles

Requirements

  • BA, BS degree
  • 3–5 years of experience in publishing, digital marketing, social media marketing, entertainment, or a related consumer brand.
  • Demonstrated success developing and executing multi-channel marketing campaigns.
  • Passion for commercial fiction and a strong understanding of the online book community.
  • Experience managing multiple campaigns with competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong project management skills with exceptional organizational abilities.
  • Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills across social, email, and web.
  • Experience presenting in front of large groups including internal meetings and with outside partners
  • Strong interest in audience development and platform best practices across TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, and emerging channels.
  • Experience using analytics to measure campaign performance and optimize future marketing efforts.

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. 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.
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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.

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