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Marketing & Publicity Assistant, Pavilion Books
Marketing & Publicity Assistant, Pavilion Books
Pavilion Books
CLOSING DATE: 23/04/2019
CONTACT: Colette Whitehouse
[email protected]
02074621500
Pavilion Books, a leading independent publisher of illustrated non-fiction in the areas of food & drink, lifestyle & crafts, fashion, art & textiles, gift books, heritage and children’s books, is seeking an enthusiastic and efficient person to fill a key administrative position ensuring the smooth running of the marketing and publicity department.
The Marketing & Publicity Assistant will be responsible for the general administration of the department including handling publicity mailings, updating websites and social media accounts, submitting books for awards, writing copy, helping with the organisation of events and launches and assisting with campaigns. They will also take a share of the company’s reception duties. Full details are available on the Pavilion website: https://www.pavilionbooks.com/careers/
To apply please send a CV and covering letter (no longer than 500 words) summarising your suitability for the role and relevant experience to: [email protected], by 10am on Tuesday 23rd April 2019.
Marketing Designer, Hachette Children’s Group
Marketing Designer, Hachette Children’s Group
Hachette UK
CLOSING DATE: 03/05/2019
CONTACT: Anna
[email protected]
0203 122 7007
Who we are and what we do
Hachette Children’s Group is one of the largest children’s publishers in the UK with an excellent track record in creating bestselling and award-winning books for children of all ages and interests. Across its imprints, Hachette Children’s Group publishes a diverse range of books to cater for every child, including picture books, fiction, non-fiction and series and licensed publishing. We are the home of award-winning bestsellers such as David Almond, Cressida Cowell, Jessica Townsend, Nadiya Hussain, Patrice Lawrence, Piers Torday, Onjali Q Raúf, Matthew Syed, Juno Dawson, Dermot O’Leary, Lauren Child and Francesca Simon.
What you’ll be doing
Creating marketing materials of the highest quality for the wide range of Hachette Children’s Group titles, reporting to the Group Marketing and Communications Director and part of the marketing team.
This is a uniquely varied role, working with some of the most respected brands, authors and illustrators in the industry and requires working closely with editors and designers to ensure synergies between the printed book and marketing materials. Creative flair on all projects whether big or small is vital.
The job will require working on multiple projects at any one time but typical activities will include: producing new ideas and concepts, working with a wide range of media, including digital, reflective and photographic artwork, visualising and art-working skills, working on layouts, art-working pages and preparing files ready for print, working with the marketing team to deliver the final files to printers or other partners, keeping abreast of relevant software such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.
Who we are looking for
The successful candidate will be an excellent designer and artworker and will have demonstrable creative ability, with at least 2 years’ experience in marketing design, ideally within the publishing industry.
You will be a fully trained and experienced user of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign. You will be an excellent communicator and work well under pressure. You will have great attention to detail, a can-do attitude and be able to manage your time and prioritise your workload.
What we offer
In return we offer a creative and dynamic environment within an enthusiastic and collaborative team. As part of Hachette, you will benefit from an extensive training library and development schemes such as mentoring.
Our Commitment
Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.
If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend an interview, please let us know.
To apply, please follow the application instructions here.
VINTAGE Senior Marketing Executive
VINTAGE Senior Marketing Executive
Vintage
CLOSING DATE: 02/05/2019
CONTACT: Recruitment
VINTAGE is made up of all kinds of people, but what connects us is our love of books.
We publish some of the world’s most thought-provoking, unforgettable, beautifully designed books – from contemporary trailblazers to our red-spined VINTAGE Classics. Which means that our broad family of authors ranges from world-class prize-winners to brand new, emerging talent.
We know the thrill of coming across an undiscovered work of
genius, of reading a classic that you’ve always meant to, of finding a book that speaks urgently to us and our times. We’re not just publishers – we’re passionate book lovers, dedicated to creating beautiful books for people who love to read.
Are you creative, organised, curious and a great communicator?
If so, we are looking for a senior executive with two years’ publishing experience or more to plan and implement outstanding multi-platform marketing campaigns for an exciting, enviable range of fiction and non-fiction from across the VINTAGE lists.
You will be able to confidently contribute to creative brainstorms, generate ideas and develop them into sales-driving campaign strategies. A passionate communicator with impeccable author care, you will work closely and effectively with a wide range of departments. Leading on campaigns, you will display excellent organisational and planning skills, delivering campaigns on time and evaluating and sharing your results.
With a keen eye for competitor activity, you will be curious and innovative in your approach, always looking for ways to reach new readers, whether through partnerships, social media initiatives, bookseller engagement or through impeccable campaign creative and copy. Confident in briefing and running effective digital campaigns and creating, implementing and measuring content strategies for newsletters and websites, you will have an interest in emerging platforms and opportunities and a desire to grow a great list of digital, and other, contacts. With a passion for design, experience in using Adobe Suite is desired but not essential.
If this sounds like your perfect career opportunity, please apply by midnight 24 April 2019.
Bloomsbury Campaigns Manager, Cookery
Bloomsbury Campaigns Manager, Cookery
Bloomsbury
CLOSING DATE: 15/04/2019
CONTACT: NA
[email protected]
This is an exciting opportunity for a self-confessed foodie to work across the full breadth of Bloomsbury’s cookery list. From managing high-profile commercial campaigns for brands such as Tom Kerridge and River Cottage, to breaking out new food writers, we are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and talented marketer to join our Cookery Communications team. Our wide range of award-winning cookbooks celebrate all aspects of food from baking to garden to ocean to table.
The Role
• Managing and implementing imaginative and innovative marketing campaigns on individual titles and brands
• Create engaging and targeted content ranging from sales materials to consumer-facing assets that range from online to outdoor
• Working with designers and other creative professionals to create engaging content to deliver creatives and visual materials that are on brand, optimised and engaging
• Working effectively to marketing budgets, negotiating national outdoor advertising campaigns, print and digital advertising spaces; and developing targeted and closely monitored social media advertising campaigns to reach new audiences for each book
• Collaborating with authors and their teams to develop enticing social media strategies for book campaigns and beyond
• Continuing to develop and understand Bloomsbury’s strong relationship with foodie influencers
• Staying on top of current food and restaurant trends, advising on competitors and working with the editorial teams to curate the list and produce pitch document to acquire new talent
• Proactively pursue partnerships with brand partners, media partners and key stakeholders to increase campaign visibility
• Devising and delivering the Bloomsbury Cooks brand strategy, including social media and email marketing, managing the department assistant to ensure effective implementation
• Liaise with the global Bloomsbury marketing team ensuring that, wherever possible, Bloomsbury is marketing its titles globally
• Work closely with the Head of Publicity to provide PR support as required, including attending author events and press days
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Experience in a marketing role and in trade publishing, ideally with some experience of working on cookery books and an understanding of the cookery retail marketplace
• Creative vision and excellent copywriting skills
• A good understanding of the foodie social media landscape, social media platforms and online marketing opportunities in general
• A flair for social media promotion
• Excellent organisation skills and an ability to work on several projects simultaneously
• Good eye for detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate colleagues of all levels, high profile authors and influencers
• Ability to cross-market and work with external brands and organisations
• Good presentation skills
• Basic understanding of design software (In-Design/Photoshop)
This role is based at Bloomsbury’s London office – 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP.
To apply, please send a CV, covering letter, current salary details and notice period to [email protected] referencing ‘Campaigns Manager 1504’ in the subject line.
Closing date: Monday 15 April 2019.
Children’s Marketing Manager
Children’s Marketing Manager
Hachette Children's Group
CLOSING DATE: 05/04/2019
CONTACT: HR Team
[email protected]
020 3122 6000
Apply online at https://jobs.hachette.co.uk/jobs/job/Marketing-Manager-Hachette-Childrens-Group/75
Jessica Kingsley Publishers – Marketing Executive
Jessica Kingsley Publishers – Marketing Executive
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
CLOSING DATE: 11 April 2019
CONTACT: [email protected]
[email protected]
About us
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers is a growing company that has a strong social justice agenda and is committed to publishing books that make a difference to people’s lives.
- We publish on social care and mental health and have a market leading portfolio of books on the autism spectrum. More recently we’ve broken new ground with our publishing in gender diversity.
- We’re based in London with an office in Philadelphia and are part of the John Murray Press division of Hachette Group.
- We’re a supportive and dynamic team who value collaboration and sharing ideas.
Do you have…
- 2-3 years’ experience in marketing, communications, media, publishing or a related field
- An enthusiasm for generating new ideas, and the confidence to share these with your team and internal stakeholders/colleagues
- A proactive attitude and results-focused approach
- An understanding of what drives revenue and the factors contributing to a successful marketing campaign
- A good instinct for spotting new marketing opportunities
- Superb communication skills to convey your thoughts and ideas with confidence and influence?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Your new role
- Will give you ownership of the marketing on a range of books within our education and special educational needs list that empower children, teens, parents and the professionals who work with them.
- Includes responsibilities ranging from creating market awareness, interest and excitement for our products to inputting into new book proposals and managing relationships with authors.
- You’ll be using a mix of online and offline marketing methods including social media, email, Search Engine Marketing, direct mail, specialist press and promotions with partner organizations.
- Will enable you to delve deep into the communities that you serve as we believe strongly that understanding our audiences is crucial to the success of our publishing.
- Many of our products sell globally and so you’ll be collaborating regularly with colleagues in the JKP US office.
- Will allow you to take up the training and networking opportunities offered by Hachette UK.
Publicity and Marketing Assistant
Publicity and Marketing Assistant
Granta
CLOSING DATE: 27/03/2019
CONTACT: Pru Rowlandson
[email protected]
020 76051373
Granta Publications is one of the leading independent publishers in Britain, publishing fiction, non-fiction, poetry and a quarterly literary magazine.
We are looking for an energetic, organised and creative Publicity and Marketing Assistant to join our busy campaigns team based in our West London office.
The successful candidate will:
- Be highly organised and a motivated multi-tasker
- Have excellent written communication skills with the ability to write engaging copy for press releases and social media materials
- Have the ability to work to deadlines
- Be a confident communicator – comfortable liaising with authors, agents and journalists
- Be digitally savvy, with experience of design software a bonus
- Be a passionate reader
Closing date: Wednesday 27th March
Salary – £22,000 pa with 25 days holiday plus all public holidays.
Please email your CV and covering letter to [email protected]
Senior Marketing Manager | Maternity Cover
Senior Marketing Manager | Maternity Cover
Simon & Schuster UK
CLOSING DATE: 31/05/2019
CONTACT: Recruitment Team
[email protected]
020 7316 1900
Simon & Schuster UK is home to some of the most distinctive fiction, non-fiction and children’s books. We work intimately with our authors while providing a platform for huge international success.
One of the top five global publishers, Simon & Schuster has a roster of bestselling brands, critical hits and popular titles – with a stellar list of authors as diverse as Philippa Gregory, Nicci French, Graham Swift and Bruce Springsteen to name but a few.
Job Profile:
We have an exciting vacancy for an experienced marketing professional to join our creative and dynamic team. Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you will work across all areas of the Simon & Schuster adult publishing list. You will have responsibility for developing and managing your own title marketing across a range of genres, working closely with the Simon & Schuster team to create imaginative, effective and integrated campaigns
Campaigns Manager/Senior Campaigns Manager, Penguin Business
Campaigns Manager/Senior Campaigns Manager, Penguin Business
Penguin Random House
CLOSING DATE: 10 March 2019
CONTACT: Recruiting Manager
Do you have what it takes to lead the communications strategy for a thriving smart thinking imprint? Would you love to help Seth Godin make a ruckus? Could you find even more fans for Simon Sinek around the world? Do you know how to make a book campaign contagious?
Then we’ve got the perfect job for you.
We’re looking for a senior member of our Communications team to get readers talking about our books and authors.
Penguin Business (formerly Portfolio Penguin) is Penguin’s business and smart thinking focused imprint publishing cutting-edge ideas in leadership, management, entrepreneurship, finance, innovation, professional skills and narrative business. Our books that are packed full of practical advice to help you change the way you work and do business. Our bestselling, internationally renowned authors include Simon Sinek, Eric Ries, Seth Godin, Rachel Botsman, General Stanley McChrystal and Sophia Amoruso.
We are looking for an experienced communications professional with at least three years’ experience in PR or marketing to join us as Campaigns Manager. You will be shaping our communications strategy and developing and running your own marketing and publicity campaigns to reach targeted readers for each book we publish.
You will be an excellent communicator, skilled at forming collaborative working relationships with both authors and colleagues and brimming with original ideas for engaging readers online. You’ll have exceptional attention to detail, able to manage complex schedules and the logistics in a busy office environment. You’ll thrive in a creative culture which nurtures enduring professional relationships and offers excellent training in a friendly, supportive team. You’ll be a voracious reader with, ideally, a passion for smart thinking.
If this sounds like your dream job, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please apply with your covering letter and CV no later than midnight on Sunday 10th March.
We’ll be publishing a new series of books on the future of business aimed at senior managers and leaders with the first four titles publishing in September next year. Imagining an unlimited budget, in your cover letter please identify a target audience for this series and outline three targets for your campaign comprising of one PR and two marketing ideas.
Marketing and Website Assistant
Marketing and Website Assistant
Faber & Faber
CLOSING DATE: 18 March 2019
CONTACT: Recruiting Manager
[email protected]
We are looking for a Marketing and Website Assistant to join the Faber Marketing Department.
Undertaking their own campaigns right from the start, this job will suit somebody who is full of brilliant ideas which they can carry forward with their own initiative. We’re not looking for somebody with any specific work experience or particular qualifications, but applicants should be able to demonstrate a passion for book marketing, a strong creative sensibility, excellent copywriting skills and an impeccable eye for design. Also within the role is responsibility for the upkeep of faber.co.uk, thinking up effective ways to sell our books from the site and ensuring an excellent customer experience for anyone shopping with us – you need to be digitally minded and comfortable with website maintenance. The Marketing and Website Assistant will provide general support to the department, helping on larger campaigns, maintaining our spreadsheets and systems, and lending a hand at events. This is the perfect role for somebody who is passionate about literary publishing and finding new ways to reach readers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Campaign marketing for titles across our fiction and non-fiction publishing
- General upkeep and customer services support for faber.co.uk
- Supporting other team members on larger campaigns
- Management of CMS, WordPress blog and Magento platform
- Briefing designers, film makers, animators and media agencies
- Producing sell-in including proofs, presenters, and samplers
- Ensuring campaign activity is delivered on time and to budget
- Social media strategy for our books and authors
- Supporting at Faber Social and Faber Members events
- General department support as needed
- Updating and maintaining budget sheets and organisational documents
To apply please send your CV and covering letter addressed to the Recruiting Manager at [email protected], telling us a bit about yourself and why you’re perfect for this job.
Competitive salary and benefits
Closing date: 18 March 2019
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