Digital Marketing Executive

Joffe Books

CLOSING DATE: 06/06/2020

CONTACT: Emma Grundy Haigh
[email protected]
07903952624

Joffe Books is looking for an experienced and creative Digital Marketing Executive to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone currently working as a marketing executive, with a start-up mentality and a desire for a bit more autonomy in their role and 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 2.6 million books last year and we’re looking to beat that record with your help.

Competitive salary.

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
• Creating marketing campaigns for several books per week
• Budget strategy with a complete overview of ROI across our platforms/tools
• Monitoring key competitor and market activity
• Pitching into other areas of the business as required

Experience/skills required:

• Previous digital marketing experience, ideally in the publishing industry
• Previous experience of planning, implementing and measuring digital advertising campaigns
• Proven success with CPC ad campaigns (Facebook and Amazon ads would be good)
• Excellent numeracy
• Copywriting
• Data analysis, using Excel
• A strong eye for design and experience creating ads (.gifs/.jpegs)
• Excellent attention to detail with very strong communication and organisational skills
• Proactive and resourceful with the ability to work independently
• A keen technological proficiency and interest in keeping up-to-date with the latest developments
• An interest in learning about other areas of the business and an ability to synergize with the rest of the team

A keen interest in crime/genre fiction is not essential but is definitely a bonus!

This full-time position is based at the Joffe Books office in Shoreditch, London. If this sounds exciting, we would love to hear from you!

Email a 100-word blurb about yourself, examples of successful campaigns you have run/contributed to, salary expectations and a CV to [email protected], stating DIGITAL MARKETING EXEC in the subject line.

Social Media & Community Manager

Penguin Random House Children's

CLOSING DATE: 15/03/2020

CONTACT: Kat Caplan

Can you create innovative social media campaigns that get people talking? Can you engage and nurture communities that generate results?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Media & Community Manager to join our Penguin Random House Children’s team and drive our community engagement strategies to grow, deepen and retain our consumer brand audiences. You’ll also promote the power of reading and help deliver book sales, ensuring that ambitious growth is placed firmly at the heart of everything we do.

We publish some of the world’s biggest and best-known authors and brands: from Roald Dahl to Peppa Pig. We pride ourselves on our innovation and we put consumers at the heart of everything we do. Our world is changing. Fast. This means that we want to work with a wide range of talent as we find new ways to tell our stories. That is where you come in. We want to hear from different voices and see from fresh perspectives.

Whilst there is no need for formal qualifications or previous experience in publishing, we are looking for someone who can:

• Develop and own the social media presence and shape the strategy across all social channels – from ideation to execution with a focus on community creation and engagement.
• Help define KPIs, track and measure activity alongside a test and learn programme to constantly improve and grow the Puffin and Ladybird online communities.
• Develop creative executions that bring engaging visual and tone that resonate with our audiences taking in the latest trends and formats.
• Develop and refine community management initiatives across platforms, building and connecting our readers to deliver engaged brand audiences, and promote book sales.
• Manage a Social Media Executive and support their development.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• A creative, strategic and commercial approach
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• A proven track record in successfully creating and managing successful and innovative social campaigns across multiple social media platforms, ideally for a well-known brand within the children’s/ family space.
• Broad market awareness within children’s media and family brands space, as well as developments and trends across the social media landscape.

If you’re interested in this role, please apply with your CV and cover letter by midnight on Sunday 15th March 2020.

Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role, any sent speculatively, will not be eligible for a fee.

Publicist

Laurence King Publishing Ltd

CLOSING DATE: 15/03/2020

CONTACT: Fiona Livesey

Publicist, Full-time
Location: Head Office, London, UK

Established in London in 1991, Laurence King Publishing (LKP) is recognised as one of the world’s leading publishers of books and gifts on the creative arts. We work with some of the world’s best illustrators, designers, artists and photographers to create beautifully produced books and gifts that are acclaimed for their inventiveness, beautiful design and authoritative texts.

We are looking for a creative and dynamic publicist to join our publicity team, working across non-fiction books and gifts.

Key responsibilities
• Reporting to the publicity manager, you will have the opportunity to plan and manage your own publicity campaigns across a range of highly anticipated arts and lifestyle titles and bestselling gifts
• You will be the main point of contact for many of LKP’s authors, working with some of the biggest names in art, design, lifestyle and more
• You will coordinate and attend a range book launches, author tours and festivals events within the UK
• You will work side-by-side with LKP’s wider marketing team to plan and execute integrated communication strategies across LKP’s list

Requirements
• You will be a creative, dynamic individual who is passionate about arts, culture and lifestyle publicity
• You will have demonstratable experience in securing national coverage across print, online and broadcast media
• You will have some experience pitching and managing talks, workshops and events
• You ideally have experience working with trade non-fiction or illustrated books
• You will be an excellent communicator, savvy problem solver and outgoing team player
• Experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop is desired but not essential
• Minimum 18 months experience

To apply please send your CV, salary expectations and a covering letter explaining why you would be a good fit for this role to [email protected]

Deadline: 15th March

Due to the high number of applicants only successful candidates will be contacted. Please note: we cannot keep any applications on file.

Campaigns Executive

Quarto Group

CLOSING DATE: 10/02/2020

CONTACT: Viviane Basset
[email protected]
07920577396

Are you looking for your next step in publishing? Have you gained a strong experience and knowledge in marketing and feel ready to take on more responsibilities? Is illustrated non-fiction your favourite genre?  If so, Quarto, the leading global illustrated book publisher, wants to hear from you. We have a very exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic book lover to join our vibrant campaigns team at Quarto Books as a Campaigns Executive for our adult books list on a full-time basis, working in our London office in Angel.

What is the role about?

The Campaigns Executive will work across the full Quarto adult publishing list – including our prestigious imprint Frances Lincoln, Aurum Press and White Lion. The Campaigns Executive will manage their own projects from creation to implementation, assist the Campaigns Manager on their own campaigns and contribute to the overall promotion strategy and output of the division. It is an exciting and rewarding role that will give the successful candidate a wealth of experience within a global publishing company.

Working within the overall Quarto Books Campaigns team, the Campaigns Executive will report to the Campaigns Manager and will work closely with our sales and editorial teams.

What are the key responsibilities?

• Devise and implement title specific campaigns
• Manage your own Amazon and digital advertising campaigns
• Secure brand and media partnerships for key titles and categories
• Create, post and schedule content across the @QuartoKnows channels
• Update and develop our various influencers and bloggers database
• Provide marketing support when needed for our sales teams

What does the role require?

• A commercial mindset
• A strong interest in online and social media
• Strong copywriting skills
• A creative approach to every campaign
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• An enthusiastic and can-do attitude

About Quarto:

Quarto creates a wide variety of books and products, with a mission to inspire life’s experiences. Produced in many formats for adults, children and the whole family, our products are visually appealing, information-rich and stimulating.

The Group encompasses a diverse portfolio of imprints. Subjects range from Art ‘How-To’, Graphic Design, and Home Improvement, to Cooking, Gardening, Motoring, and Crafts.

Quarto sells its products globally in over 50 countries and 40 languages, through a variety of sales channels, partnerships, and routes to market.

Quarto employs c.330 talented people in the US, UK, Hong Kong and Australia.

To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]

Please note that it is necessary that you have the right to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.

The closing date for applications is Monday 10^th February 2020 at midnight (UK time).

Quarto is an equal opportunities employer.  We believe that employing a diverse workforce is an important factor in success and make recruiting decisions based on applicants’ experience and skills.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

Campaigns Manager

Quarto Group

CLOSING DATE: 10/02/2020

CONTACT: Viviane Basset
[email protected]
07920577396

At Quarto we create a wide variety of books and products, with a mission to inspire life’s experiences. Produced in many formats for adults, children and the whole family, our books are visually appealing, information-rich and stimulating.

We’re looking for a Campaigns Manager with a strong track record of successful marketing campaigns and a passion for non-fiction. The successful candidate will have experience in securing brands and media partnerships, implementing various trade marketing activities and have robust hands on experience of metadata, Amazon advertising and social media advertising.

Joining an exciting, experienced and fast-paced team, you will be responsible for creating and implementing innovative and effective marketing strategies that connect readers with authors and books. You will also be responsible for managing the output of the Campaigns Executive and grow their skill sets. Working within a team of ten marketeers and publicists you will report to the Campaigns Director.

Key responsibilities

• Devise and implement title campaigns
• Manage the work of the Campaigns Executive
• Manage your own Amazon and digital advertising campaigns, and oversee the campaigns devised by the Campaign Executive and the Sales and Marketing Support Executive
• Secure long-term brand and media partnerships for key titles and categories
• Devise and implement the social content calendar across the @QuartoKnows channels
• Develop a growth strategy for our various influencers and bloggers database

Key requirements:

• A track record of successful and innovative campaigns management
• A creative thinker
• Strong public presentation skills
• Robust knowledge and experience of AMS and digital advertising
• Ability to work and thrive under pressure and tight deadlines
• Strong writing/copywriting skills
• Attention to detail
• Highly organised, good at multi-tasking and able to prioritise/evaluate tasks
• Excellent people skills; a confident, strong communicator and a collaborative team player
• Enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to work hard

About Quarto:

Quarto Group is a leading global illustrated book publisher. The Group encompasses a diverse portfolio of imprints. Subjects range from Art ‘How-To’, Graphic Design, and Home Improvement, to Cooking, Gardening, Motoring, and Crafts.

Quarto sells its products globally in over 50 countries and 40 languages, through a variety of sales channels, partnerships, and routes to market.

Quarto employs c.330 talented people in the US, UK, Hong Kong and Australia.

Publicity Intern

Laurence King Publishing Ltd

CLOSING DATE: 24/01/2020

CONTACT: Fiona Livesey
[email protected]
02078416900

Publicity Intern

Publicity Department, Laurence King Publishing

3 days per week for 3 months

Salary: £10.75/hr (London Living Wage)

Reporting to: Senior Publicists

Laurence King Publishing, recognized as one of the world’s leading publishers of books on the creative arts, is looking for a Publicity Intern to assist the publicity team with promoting our expanding list of art, design, fashion, student books, children’s books, and gifts. This is a three-month, fixed term internship.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Assisting with campaign research, discovering new media outlets and event opportunities.
• Preparing weekly press reports on Gorkana (following database training).
• Submitting books to The Bookseller for previews and category spotlights on a rolling basis.
• Submitting books for awards on a rolling basis.
• Maintaining LKPs blogger database.
• Scanning and filing coverage.
• Undertaking press and influencer mailings.
• Making early digital copies of books available on NetGalley.
• Assisting on the creation of press releases, image sheets and other publicity materials and sharing assets with US and Australian press teams.
• Support on regional media outreach.
• Monitoring festival submissions calendars.
• Circulating fortnightly emails with any upcoming festival submissions deadlines.
• Covering office reception duties during lunch

TO APPLY: Please submit your C.V. and a cover letter to [email protected] by 24^th January 2020 detailing why you are interested in joining our team, and outlining why you think you could be a great candidate for this role. Please include when you would be available to start.

Marketing Executive / Manager

Icon Books

CLOSING DATE: 20/01/2020

CONTACT: Andrew Furlow
[email protected]
02077009961

Icon Books, an independent publisher of non-fiction based near Caledonian Road station in north London, seeks a brilliant Marketing Executive or Marketing Manager to help get our books and series to increasingly wide and diverse audiences throughout the world.

The salary will be in the region of £25-28k dependent on experience.

Icon publish head-turning, thought-provoking popular books on science, language, sport, politics, business and much else besides, including the famous Graphic Guide series. Recent hits have included Daniel Chapman’s 100 Years of Leeds United, Simon Griffin’s F**king Good Manners and Gender: A Graphic Guide by MJ Barker and Jules Scheele.

We’re looking for a passionate, knowledgeable new Marketing Executive or Manager with at least one year’s relevant publishing experience, including planning and executing marketing campaigns. The successful candidate will have a demonstrable talent for engaging readers through social media, a sharp feel for cover design, experience in trade marketing, an understanding of metadata, and experience of working in collaboration with partners in the books world and beyond.

We’re looking for someone who is supremely organised and able to help plan and implement eye-catching campaigns, and evaluate their success. You’ll be able to cope with a busy and varied workload. A keen eye for design is important, as is knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop. You’ll lead the creation of our bi-annual catalogue, help create, curate and maintain our metadata, coordinate, and write copy for, our newsletter, run our social media and maintain and enhance relationships with booksellers and sales people. You’ll be excited by everything that’s new in books and publishing, and able to ensure that our marketing – on both our series and individual titles – is focused, efficient and effective.

Please send a CV and covering letter (including your current salary) to Andrew Furlow, Associate Publisher by Monday 20th January: [email protected]

Senior UK Marketing Manager

Usborne Publishing

CLOSING DATE: 10/11/2019

CONTACT: Anna Howorth
[email protected]
0208 636 3734

Senior UK Marketing Manager, London

Usborne Publishing, the largest and most successful independent children’s publisher in the UK, is looking for an experienced, motivated and diligent Senior UK Marketing Manager to join its busy UK Marketing & Publicity team.

Usborne is an independent family business. Each year we publish over 300 distinctive, engaging, accessible new books, and we have nearly 3000 titles in print. These range from books for babies such as the bestselling That’s not my… series to YA fiction from acclaimed authors such as Holly Bourne – with everything from Magic Painting to Politics for Beginners in between.

The UK Marketing & Publicity team is responsible for promoting and publicising this entire list to trade customers and consumers. This role will report to and support Usborne’s Director of UK Marketing & Global Branding, and form a pivotal position in a fast-paced and effective team.

We are looking for someone to take a lead role in this talented and dynamic team: overseeing staff, managing budgets, organising systems and processes, and of course planning and implementing effective marketing campaigns on time and on budget.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role, managing people and campaigns. They will exhibit excellent organisational skills and an understanding of the strategic goals of the business. We are looking for someone who can work well with people and processes, and who can balance creative talent with return on investment. Exemplary interpersonal skills and an ability to work closely with colleagues across the company are a must, as is attention to detail. A passion for children’s books goes without saying, but should be backed up with strong business acumen.

This is a full-time, permanent role, based in our London office in bustling Clerkenwell.

Please send your CV and covering letter via email to Anna Howorth, Director of Global Branding & UK Marketing: [email protected]

Closing date: Sunday 10th November 2019

Salary: circa £47,000 plus excellent benefits

Only successful candidates will be contacted and we regret that no correspondence can be entered into. No agencies.