Marketing Director, Ballantine Bantam Dell (Hybrid)

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$95K/yr – $120K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 7 days ago

Top 1% of applicants do these two things.

The other 99% submit and hope. You're about to do something different.

Job Summary

Own and lead marketing campaigns for a broad list of titles, shaping strategy from author collaboration to cross-functional execution, while mentoring a small team and turning insights into performance.

Lead campaigns for fiction and nonfiction across digital and social channels
Collaborate with authors and agents to tailor campaigns to each book
Coach 2–3 marketers and work with the Senior Director on department initiatives

Job Description

Responsibilities

Campaign Leadership: Drive marketing campaigns for a broad list of fiction and nonfiction titles, combining big-picture planning with hands-on digital and social execution.
Author & Agent Collaboration: Partner closely with authors and agents to develop customized marketing campaigns that reflect each author's vision, connect with readers, and support their publishing goals.
People Management: Manage and mentor 2–3 marketers, supporting their growth while collaborating with the Senior Director on team development and department initiatives.
Insights & Optimization: Turn audience insights, market trends, and sales data into actionable strategy, setting clear goals and refining tactics to improve performance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner across editorial, publicity, sales, consumer marketing, publishing, and leadership to align priorities, maximize opportunities, and deliver cohesive marketing campaigns.

Requirements

Experience: 8–10+ years of marketing experience, preferably in trade publishing, with a proven track record of leading successful title campaigns.
Skills: Strong strategic thinking and creative campaign development; strong communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills; able to influence and build trust at all levels of the business.
Outstanding organizational ability and the capacity to prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Proficiencies: Expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva.

Preferred

Proficiencies: Knowledge of Adobe Workfront and Creative Suite is a plus

Benefits

Medical/Prescription drug insurance
Dental
Vision
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life/AD&D Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Student Loan Repayment Program

Apply now!

At Apply Now, we are connecting people to grow companies, careers and communities.As the recruitment experts, we deliver you the best results, without the pain. Our trusted, proven recruitment products empower you to secure the very best candidates for your organisation. We make recruitment as easier and more cost-effective process where we handle the work but you stay in charge.We help companies to achieve their best recruitment results with our recruitment marketing and advertising services, recruitment technology, shortlisting and selection services and employer branding solutions.Connect with one of our recruitment experts today and revolutionise your recruitment process.For more information, visit https://www.applynow.com.au/Apply Now is part of Scout Talent Group. Interested in a career in recruitment?Grow your career, develop your future, and be part of our success story. Join a culture of supportive collaboration and positive conversation. We’re competitive, resilient, and motivated to work hard, and we have leaders, not managers.Become a recruiter. Specialise, build relationships, and deliver innovative products with an organisation where you’ll be recognised and rewarded for your achievements. Earn, celebrate, and have fun with us!

Founded in 2001

Paddington, Queensland, AUS

91 employees (3 in marketing)

www.applynow.com.au