Digital Marketing Executive

Newton Abbot, Torbay, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 6 days ago

Job Summary

Own and execute digital content and email marketing programs for book-focused campaigns, plan and optimise multi-channel content, and support community engagement and performance analysis; drive innovation through trend monitoring and collaboration with the Digital Marketing Manager.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create unique and engaging book-led digital content including written assets, graphics, and short-form video for social media platforms such as Meta, Pinterest, and Spotify in line with campaign briefs and brand guidelines
  • Plan, build and deploy on email marketing campaigns as agreed with the Digital Marking Manager
  • Support the delivery of automated email flows that enhance customer experience and drive retention
  • Stay informed on email marketing trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement
  • Support the Digital Marketing Manager with email testing and performance analysis, including A/B testing and reporting
  • Monitor and engage with the online book community by responding to comments and messages in a consistent tone of voice, helping to build brand presence and loyalty, and escalating where appropriate
  • Write and publish blog content following SEO and content guidance
  • Maintain digital content calendars, supporting alignment with wider campaign activity, seasonal moments, and planned promotions
  • Assist in the setup and day-to-day use of digital tools and platforms, including email, social scheduling, analytics, and eCommerce personalisation systems
  • Monitor and compile performance data across channels, supporting quarterly and annual reporting and optimisation led by the Digital Marketing Manager

Requirements

  • Strong interest in digital content creation, social media, and email marketing
  • Creative mindset with strong attention to detail and an understanding of brand consistency
  • Excellent written communication skills, with strong English spelling and grammar and the ability to adapt tone of voice for different audiences
  • Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Proactive and enthusiastic approach, with a willingness to learn and develop new digital marketing skills
  • Experience managing or using social media platforms such as Meta and Pinterest in a personal or professional context
  • Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience
  • Genuine interest in reading, books, and the wider publishing industry

Preferred

  • Experience with email marketing platforms such as Klaviyo, Dotdigital, or similar CRM systems
  • Design skills using tools such as Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite
  • A portfolio or examples of previous digital marketing, content, or social media work

Benefits

  • Generous 50% staff discount
  • 25% discount for friends and family*
  • Annual free book allowance in time for Christmas*
  • Gym membership allowance*
  • Free onsite parking
  • Discretionary company bonus scheme*
  • Enhanced holiday entitlement
  • Enhanced pension after 4 years’ service*
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity pay*
  • Option to buy/sell annual leave*
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Postscript Books

We are an independent multichannel bookseller who focus on bringing new, unusual and almost-forgotten titles to our large community of reading enthusiasts – all at considerable discounts. Our online bookshop and monthly catalogue present carefully selected books, from academic and history to fiction and children’s titles, with a genuine commentary on each one provided by our team of specialist writers.We continually source thousands of books from publishers’ overstocks, back lists and titles that are soon-to-be out of print, as well as joining run-ons of new publications and reprints of popular books. With over 35 years’ experience in the trade, our team has a depth of knowledge that few can rival and is continuing to reach new markets. The Postscript offer:o Hundreds of publishers in our monthly 48-page catalogueo Up to 75% off publishers’ priceso Eco-friendly packagingo Superb customer services from our Devon teamo New titles added daily on the websiteo A 15-day refund or replacement guaranteeo Regular e-newsletters

Founded in 1987
Heathfield, England, GBR
20 employees (3 in marketing)

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (10% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
106.4K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$59
Traffic Source Mix
Search
34.9%
Direct
7.9%
Referral
1.5%
Social
21.7%
Paid
30.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~20
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Digital Marketing Executive

Postscript Books · Newton Abbot, Torbay, UK · On-site