Marketing Assistant, Basic Books Group

SUMMARY: The Marketing Assistant will report to the Executive Director of Marketing and will provide a wide range of administrative and marketing support on behalf of the Group's six imprints. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Coordinate sales conference materials and answer general queries for the sales departmentOrganize mailings to bookstores and influencers Assist marketing team with campaigns Manage the Seal Press Ambassadors influencer program Daily management of imprint social media channelsCommunicate with senior staff, media, booksellers, as well as authors and literary agentsCoordinate the Basic Books annual catalogOwn the department's project management tasks using Basecamp for catalog and fact sheet production Admin duties include: route copy, code invoices, coordinate mailings, schedule meetings, record and distribute meeting minutes, and create and distribute weekly reports.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:Interest in book publishing is essential, along with a strong interest in marketing.College degree preferredSolid computer skills, including familiarity with MS Word and ExcelProficient with social media, content creation, and Canva preferredFamiliarity with project management software preferredStrong communication skills are essential (verbal and written) Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work The successful candidate must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers. Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The compensation for this position is $50,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location - talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects. The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.