Marketing Manager

Faber

CLOSING DATE: 19/04/2022

CONTACT: Jess Kim
[email protected]

Marketing Manager
£32,000 – 35,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.

The Faber Marketing Department is looking to recruit a Marketing Manager. Working on campaigns across our adult publishing, this is a role for a creative and capable marketer who is excited by the idea of working on a diverse list of literary and commercial fiction and non-fiction. You’ll be experienced in running ambitious and original campaigns as well as presenting your ideas in author meetings and pitches, an effective copywriter who is easily able to communicate your design vision, an innovative digital marketer, and somebody who can identify audiences and knows how best to reach them. Working in a busy team, this is a job for a resourceful marketer who can plan and implement innovative campaigns for our books and authors.

Faber is one of the world’s leading independent publishers and this is a brilliant opportunity to work across a list which includes authors such as Sally Rooney, Marina Hyde, Gary Younge, Max Porter, Akwaeke Emezi, Kazuo Ishiguro, Leïla Slimani, Tsitsi Dangarembga, Sebastian Barry, Rachel Cusk, and a backlist including the works of T. S. Eliot, Seamus Heaney, Sylvia Plath, William Golding and P. D. James among many others.

Key responsibilities:
– Planning and implementing campaigns for a range of adult fiction and non-fiction titles
– Producing trade sell-in materials such as proofs, presenters and point of sale
– Working with a media agency to plan effective advertising campaigns
– Collaborating closely with publicity and sales colleagues to deliver joined-up campaigns which drive sales
– Briefing and project-managing freelance designers to produce a wide range of content
– Managing campaign spend ensuring activity is delivered on time and within budget
– Writing copy for book proofs, advertising and print materials
– Planning and implementing social media advertising campaigns
– Presenting ideas and campaign plans internally and externally
– Other duties within the department as required e.g. pitching for new acquisitions
– Author pitches and acquisition plans
– Representing marketing in publishing strategy meetings
– All elements of marketing campaigns including online and OOH advertising, briefing assets graphics, animations and films, organising partnerships, producing selling materials, proof briefing, copywriting, social media marketing and trade marketing.
– This is a full-time position based in our London office though we do accommodate hybrid working.

To apply, please send a covering letter and CV to [email protected] quoting ref BMS, by Tuesday 19 April 2022.

Faber has a staff of just over 120, based across our offices in Bloomsbury Square, London, and Harlow. We want all our staff to have the best possible, most positive and enjoyable experience while working at Faber.

Our benefits include:

Access to Faber titles (including regular staff book clubs), discounted Independent Alliance titles
Minimum of 28 days’ holiday per year
Five days per year for volunteering work of your choice
Full subscription to the Headspace meditation app
Season-ticket loans
Cycle-to-work vouchers
Subsidised eye tests
Generous pension scheme
Life assurance and income protection insurance
Access to online GP and advisory services
We welcome applications from any individual regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. All applications will be considered on merit.

Please note that all personal information which we process in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our Data Protection Privacy Notice at faber.co.uk/data-protection-privacy and our Data Protection Policy at faber.co.uk/data-protection-policy. Please read our Data Protection Privacy Notice and Data Protection Policy before submitting your application.

Digital Marketing Executive, Children’s

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

CLOSING DATE: 04/03/2022

CONTACT: Paula Foster
[email protected]
07720089524

Digital Marketing Executive – Bloomsbury

The opportunity

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is looking for a dynamic, creative and forward-thinking digital marketing executive to work across the children’s division (trade and education) on an exciting list of authors, from picture books (Tom Percival’s Big Bright Feelings series, Jordan Stephens) to middle-grade (the iconic Harry Potter series, Katherine Rundell, Neil Gaiman, Ben Bailey Smith), to YA (Brigid Kemmerer, Jessie Burton) and many more. Working alongside the marketing teams and reporting directly into the Head of Digital Marketing (Social Media), you will be responsible for assisting the development and execution of key digital campaigns across the children’s list.

The ideal candidate will be an avid user of social media across the major networks (including TikTok) and have a desire to experiment with new content forms as social media’s ever-changing features continue to evolve.

The role

SOCIAL MEDIA
• Manage Bloomsbury UK’s primary children’s and YA-facing social media channels – TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook – by seeding out timely and engaging content, making sure that our communications are constantly relevant, and growing our follower numbers to defined targets.
• Work closely with the children’s marketing team to devise social/digital strategy and create/run bespoke campaigns for lead authors and titles, while also helping to shine a light on, and creatively express the breadth of, the wider Bloomsbury list.
• Manage allocated social media advertising budget, including optimising delivery of ads, and coding of invoices across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
• Collaborate with global marketing teams in the US, Australia and India on global releases.
• Create assets (photographs, Reels/TikToks, gifs) for use on book campaigns.
• Stay across the latest social media and digital developments/innovations, including competitor and wider industry activity, and update colleagues as required.

HARRY POTTER
• Always-on social media management for Harry Potter, contributing to and supporting the agreed digital strategy (in conjunction with the Head of Digital Marketing).
• Harry Potter hub on Bloomsbury.com – alongside the Head of Digital Marketing, working on the digital strategy for the Harry Potter area of the Bloomsbury website, including content strategy and user journey.

EMAIL NEWSLETTER
• Manage the children’s trade newsletter lists (including Harry Potter), helping to grow database numbers and ensuring content is released in a timely and appealing manner.
• Drive newsletter (and social) sign-ups
• Ensure newsletter content ties in with wider social and digital output.

Skills, knowledge, experience
• Professional experience of using all major social media platforms, including TikTok
• Up-to-date knowledge of best practises of social media advertising and industry developments
• Basic photography and video creation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including copywriting)
• Excellent time-management, prioritisation and organisational skills, with a close eye for detail and keen awareness of deadlines
• Experience of multi-tasking and prioritising a busy work-load with competing demands on your time
• Ability to adapt to changing daily tasks
• Proven experience of digital marketing

The role is a full-time permanent position.
The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and Tuesday
Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘URL’ below detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Friday 4th March

https://bloomsbury.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/2557623?cid=2029

Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications

Bloomsbury Benefits
As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:
Working Pattern
• hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)

Holidays
• 25 days holiday
• 3.5 days Christmas company holiday

Other Benefits:
Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 45 minutes earlier in the week
Season Ticket Loan
Sharesave Scheme
In-house Doctor
Eyecare Voucher Scheme
Mob Group – online fitness classes, mindfulness, cookery classes, workshops etc.
Company culture! – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (BAME, Disability, Mental Health, LGBTQ+ and Parents, Guardians and Carers), 15 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources

Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Marketing Manager, William Collins & 4th Estate

HarperCollins

CLOSING DATE: 21/01/2022

CONTACT: Kally Simmonds

Head of Marketing, Non-Fiction

Bonnier Books UK

CLOSING DATE: 14 January 2022

CONTACT: Stephen Dumughn, Marketing Director

Imprints: Blink, John Blake, Lagom, Heligo Books, Nine Eight.

Department: Adult Trade Publishing

Working pattern: Flexible home working up to three days per week

Salary range: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum

Location: Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London

Bonnier Books UK has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Marketing to lead its non-fiction marketing and deliver far-reaching campaigns for some of our bestselling books and authors.

In this role, you will be responsible for setting the marketing strategy for the authors and books published under our adult trade non-fiction lists, and for managing the budget effectively.

You will plan for and implement sales-driven campaigns to promote front list and backlist. You will oversee the strategy and execution of our non-fiction marketing campaigns across our imprints, be accountable for and report on the campaign goals and performance, and develop and manage direct to consumer channels, supporting the publishing team in delivering business growth across all imprints.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in direct-to-consumer marketing, and a strong track record of innovation in this space. They will be strategic, highly-commercial and action-oriented, consumer-focussed and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. They will be adept at using data to inform decisions and deliver results, and be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of market trends and consumer sectors.

Key responsibilities:

• Create and deliver on clear and effective marketing plans, and drive sales and revenue for all the books published under adult trade non-fiction imprints
• Manage the non-fiction marketing team to deliver successful campaigns and drive sales for their allocated areas of responsibility
• Work with the adult trade group marketing director and publisher to set budgets, forecasts, review spend and allocations
• Work closely with the adult trade group senior team to inform our non-fiction publishing strategy, deliver on targets, set priorities, identify areas of focus as well as opportunities for growth
• Drive audience development for key fiction authors, brands and titles
• Set KPIs, monitor ROI, and provide ongoing analysis of marketing campaigns to inform our marketing and publishing decisions
• Support a culture of collaboration and transparency, working closely with the sales and editorial teams, as well as senior leadership team

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong track record of delivering highly successful multi-channel marketing campaigns and expertise in direct-to-consumer marketing, online and offline
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capability coupled with a hands-on, execution focus
• Deep understanding of consumer behaviour and how to reach and engage niche audiences in a variety of market sectors
• Experience managing budgets, reporting on KPIs and measuring ROI
• A proven ability to use various qualitative and quantitative data to inform decisions and measure results
• A track record of innovating, while ensuring new initiatives are sustainable and scalable
• Impeccable communication skills, and a proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• A love of popular culture and strong knowledge of the media landscape and emerging trends
• Ability to drive process improvements, set best-practices, and take a pragmatic and a lean approach to getting things done
• Book publishing experience not required

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the Bonnier website.

Bonnier Books UK is committed to building a diverse workforce through positive action. Currently, Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic employees are under-represented in our workforce and we actively encourage applicants from these groups. For further information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan here.

Head of Marketing, Fiction

Bonnier Books UK

CLOSING DATE: 14 January 2022

CONTACT: Stephen Dumughn, Marketing Director

Imprint: Zaffre, Manilla Press

Department: Adult Trade Publishing

Working pattern: Flexible home working up to three days per week

Salary range: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum

Location: Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London

Bonnier Books UK has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Marketing to lead its fiction marketing team and deliver far-reaching marketing campaigns for some of our bestselling books and authors including TM Logan, Stacey Halls, Rosie Goodwin and many more.

In this role, you will be responsible for setting the marketing strategy for the authors and books published on our Zaffre and Manilla Press fiction lists, and for managing the budget effectively. You will plan for and implement sales-driven campaigns to promote front list and backlist. You will be accountable for and report on the imprint goals and P&L, oversee the strategy and execution of our fiction marketing campaigns, and manage a great team of creative and commercially savvy individuals.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for stories and storytelling – whether through books, TV, film, or advertising – and extensive experience in direct-to-consumer marketing. They will be strategic, highly commercial and action-oriented, consumer-focussed and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. They will be adept at using data to inform decisions and deliver results.

Key responsibilities:

• Create and deliver on clear and effective marketing plans, and drive sales and revenue for all the books published under our Zaffre and Manilla Press imprints
• Manage a team of two to deliver successful marketing campaigns and drive sales for their allocated areas of responsibility
• Work with the adult trade group marketing director and publisher to set budgets, forecasts, review spend and allocations
• Work closely with the adult trade group senior team to inform our fiction publishing strategy, deliver on targets, set priorities, identify areas of focus as well as opportunities for growth
• Drive audience development for key fiction authors and titles, as well as online communities
• Set KPIs, monitor ROI, and provide ongoing analysis of marketing campaigns to inform our marketing and publishing decisions
• Support a culture of collaboration and transparency, working closely with the sales and editorial teams, as well as senior leadership team

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong track record of delivering highly successful multi-channel marketing campaigns and expertise in direct-to-consumer marketing, online and offline
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capability coupled with a hands-on, execution focus
• Demonstrate a creative and imaginative approach to engaging consumers, with a proven ability to execute campaigns – in particular design and copywriting – to the highest standards
• Experience managing budgets, reporting on KPIs and measuring ROI.
• A proven ability to use various qualitative and quantitative data to inform decisions and measure results
• Impeccable communication skills, and a proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• A proven ability to lead and develop others, inspire a team, and create a commercially oriented culture
• Ability to drive process improvements, set best-practices, and take a pragmatic and a lean approach to getting things done
• Book publishing experience preferred but not essential

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the Bonnier website.

Bonnier Books UK is committed to building a diverse workforce through positive action. Currently, Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic employees are under-represented in our workforce and we actively encourage applicants from these groups. For further information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan here.

Senior Fiction Marketing Executive

Usborne

CLOSING DATE: 17/01/2022

CONTACT: Anna Howorth

This role focuses solely on Usborne’s award-winning, author-led children’s and YA fiction list. The Senior Marketing Executive will work closely with other fiction marketers and publicists, the Fiction Editorial Team and the UK Trade Sales Team, to plan and execute effective and impactful campaigns with stand-out creative flair, which demonstrate a deep understanding of the books and their readers leading to increased book sales.

The successful candidate will ideally have at least three years’ experience in a similar role, independently planning and executing marketing campaigns for a range of fiction books from debuts to bestsellers.

They will demonstrate a high level of creativity and an enthusiasm for coming up with novel strategies, coupled with a detailed and diligent approach to planning and executing multiple complex campaigns.

We’re looking for someone who has in-depth experience of the publishing process, has great market knowledge and an up-to-date understanding of book trade and trends together with excellent audience insight.

This person should thrive on working as part of a dynamic, close-knit team whilst taking ownership of their campaigns, showing initiative, thinking laterally and solving complex problems.

A willingness to adapt and change direction through feedback is key to the role in order to respond to the ever-changing landscape of trade publishing.

As with all marketing roles, strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with impeccable attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

See more here: https://bit.ly/32crz2K 

Marketing Assistant

Bonnier Books UK

CLOSING DATE: 31 October 2021

CONTACT: Stephen Dumughn

Reports to: Campaigns Director

Location: London – Victoria House

Imprint: Adult trade (Zaffre, Manilla Press, Blink, John Blake, 535, Nine Eight, Lagom)

Salary range: £23,000 – £25,000 per annum

As Marketing Assistant, you’ll be the lynchpin of our busy, creative team and play a key role in helping us to deliver bestselling campaigns for major brand names, upcoming new talent and critically acclaimed authors across our fiction and non-fiction lists.

Providing support for the whole marketing team, you will be responsible for the general administrative upkeep of the department, and possess strong organisational skills that ensure the smooth running of all processes. Your excellent communications skills will enable clear internal communication with key colleagues in sales, publicity, editorial and design.

As the public face of our social media channels, you will be comfortable in creating compelling consumer-facing content across a range of platforms, as well as being adept at working with a range of digital marketing tools. You will have an eye for design and a knack for writing memorable copy, especially on social media.

Above all, you will be a positive, pro-active, and resourceful fast learner, looking for a role that provides plenty of opportunity for career growth and development. You will be a key member of our tight-knit, fast-moving and fun team.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient running of the marketing team through general department admin support
• Creating and scheduling content for a variety of our company and community social media channels, including Instagram, TikTok and Twitter
• Support brand and marketing managers on the planning and execution of key campaigns across both fiction and non-fiction
• Creating and scheduling email marketing campaigns for our key brand authors and direct to consumer communities
• Communicating with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure we are working efficiently with other departments, freelancers and third-party suppliers
• Maximising our efficient use of third-party platforms such as Netgalley and Amazon Advertising

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple projects at once and deliver work to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, including copywriting
• Proactive, calm under pressure, and able to work as both part of a team and independently
• Experienced with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experienced at creating content for a range of social media platforms, including Twitter, Instagram and TikTok
• Familiarity with Mailchimp, Amazon Vendor Services and social advertising platforms beneficial
• Training in marketing or publishing is beneficial, and publishing industry knowledge or experience would be a bonus, but is not required

Bonnier Books UK is committed to building a diverse workforce through positive action. Currently, Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic employees are under-represented in our workforce and we actively encourage applicants from these groups.

Apply here

Junior Designer

Five Twentyfive Limited

CLOSING DATE: 19/11/2021

CONTACT: Andy Chapman
[email protected]
07710769007

525 are a busy South-West London-based design agency who specialise in supporting Publishers. We provide a wide range of design solutions and assets ranging from small, one-off designs to wide-spread campaigns. This includes online static and animated assets as well as printed material.

We are looking for a designer to join our team who has a good knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite and who is willing to learn quickly and work hard. It is a great opportunity to work on developing your skills as a designer while working in a great industry. Salary on application.

Digital Marketing and Publicity Executive

Joffe Books

CLOSING DATE: 01/09/2021

CONTACT: [email protected]

Joffe Books is looking for an experienced and creative Digital Marketing and Publicity Executive to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone currently working as a marketing executive with a start-up mentality, who is looking for a bit more autonomy in their role and wants to make a real contribution.

Joffe Books is a leading independent publisher, specializing in crime fiction, with a wide-ranging international audience. Joffe Books sold more than 2.8 million books last year and we’re looking to beat that record with your help.

Key duties:
● Using the full marketing mix, including social media, email marketing, and developing and monitoring digital advertising campaigns using Facebook and Amazon ads among others
● Working alongside our digital marketing exec to create marketing campaigns for several books per week, including copy and visuals
● Creating great video ads, eye-catching ad images and brilliant copy
● Ensuring Joffe Books’s profile continues to grow with regular press releases, from social media to trade press to national press, and celebrating our authors’ achievements
● Generating effective publicity for our authors and company brand: author events, blog tours, creating book packs, and more
● Budget strategy with a complete overview of ROI across our platforms/tools
● Monitoring key competitor and market activity
● Developing creative strategies for how we can spend money effectively so we can sell even more books
● Building the mailing list

Experience / skills required:
● Previous digital marketing experience, ideally in the publishing industry. A keen interest in crime/genre fiction
● Previous experience of planning, implementing and measuring digital advertising campaigns
● Proven success with CPC ad campaigns (e.g. Facebook and Amazon ads)
● Copywriting: press releases, ad copy, social media copy, awards submissions, etc.
● A strong eye for design and experience creating ads and/or videos (.gifs/.jpegs, etc.), and other publicity materials
● The ability to communicate with authors, agents and fellow staff effectively and straightforwardly
● Proactive and resourceful with the ability to work independently

This full-time position is based at the Joffe Books office in Shoreditch, London. When our offices re-open, it will be on a working pattern of 2 days office based/3 days home. If this sounds exciting, we would love to hear from you! Email [email protected] with:
• Your CV
• A 100-word blurb about you
• Examples of successful campaigns you have run/contributed to
• Job reference in the subject line ‘JB DIGITAL MARKETING/PUBLICITY EXEC’

Deadline: Wednesday 1 September 2021 (early applicants will be prioritised)
Contact: Emma Grundy Haigh