Digital Marketing Specialist

Michael O'Mara Books Limited

CLOSING DATE: 25.07.2025

CONTACT: [email protected]

We are a family-run, independent publisher looking for a creative and commercially-minded digital marketing specialist to work across a publishing list that includes adult non-fiction (history, well-being, cookery, gifts and licensed books), puzzle and colouring books, and a range of children’s titles under the imprint Buster Books.

We are looking for seasoned book marketing freelancers who have availability to work with us regularly on a part-time basis, likely 2 days a week. The role consists of shaping, planning and delivering digital marketing campaigns that will drive sales across our three imprints. The successful candidate will bring strong book trade experience of running campaigns, along with a deep understanding of digital marketing and market trends, and a network of online contacts. They may supervise our Marketing Executive and have strategic oversight of social media so some experience of running channels is highly desirable, along with website management and NetGalley.

A competitive day rate is offered.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter (no more than 2 sides), along with salary expectations to Alice Furse, Head of Publicity and Marketing, on [email protected] by 5.00pm on 25th July 2025.

 

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries and promote the benefits of diversity in all of our activities and treat all employees and candidates equally regardless of their age, disability, gender identity, marital status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, socioeconomic background or union membership status.

Early applications preferred – we reserve the right to close applications early if we reach the required number of applications.