School & Library Marketing Assistant
New York City, NY (Remote)
Posted 1 day ago
Job Summary
Lead the school and library marketing program by driving monthly title distribution, maintaining contact databases, coordinating conferences and award submissions, and supporting digital initiatives.
- Manage monthly distribution of titles to trade outlets, educators, librarians, and scholars
- Build and maintain school and library contact databases with the team
- Lead conference planning and major award submissions, including travel and presentations
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Execution of title distribution to trade publications, educators, librarians, academics, and other contacts on a monthly basis
- Work closely with Associate Director of School & Library Marketing to develop and maintain contact databases on an ongoing basis
- Oversight of major state award submissions including mailing titles and submitting paperwork for award consideration
- Coordinate with School & Library marketing team on planning and execution of major conferences throughout the year, including traveling 4-5 times a year to conferences
- Assist on digital marketing initiatives, including sweepstakes and creation of content for social media and the School & Library website
- Present at virtual and regional educator and librarian book buzz meetings, including preparing presentations and generating interest with compelling pitches
Requirements
- Extremely detail- and deadline-oriented, well-organized, and able to manage multiple priorities while balancing routine tasks with long-term projects
- Operate well both independently and within a collaborative environment
- Strong written communication skills, including writing for social media and for the web
- Ability to network with key contacts, including teachers and librarians, and invested interest in broadening relationships within the school & library market
- Ability to show good judgment and decision-making ability when working with authors and colleagues
- Strong communication skills, both with internal and external stakeholders
- Some college or equivalent relevant experience
Macmillan
We deeply believe in the power of books to connect people, amplify diverse voices, create meaningful change, and make a lasting impact in the world. Macmillan Publishers is a leading publishing company and home to some of the world's most cherished authors and creators. We are firmly committed to our employees, authors, and core values — and strive to build a culture that is inclusive of diverse voices and perspectives throughout all levels of the company. Our U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. Macmillan Publishers is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to reflecting a broad representation of differences — race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, age, family status, economic background and status, geographical background and status, and perspective — in our workplace.
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