Promotions Coordinator

**Department**Press Books Promotions/Publicity**About the Department**The Books Division of the University of Chicago Press has been publishing books for scholars, students, and general readers since 1892. Its mission is to disseminate scholarship of the highest standard, promote education, foster public understanding, and enrich cultural life. The Press’s acquisitions editors acquire and develop books that fulfill this mission, working closely with authors, agents, and institutions.**Job Summary**The Promotions Coordinator plans and implements promotional and publicity campaigns for a portfolio of client presses.**Responsibilities*** Writes and edits marketing copy.* Reviews advertisements, copy, and marketing materials.* Researches media and creates review lists and conducts necessary media outreach.* Serves as marketing liaison with client publishers and with other departments at the Press and responds to regular inquiries from clients related to promotions and events.* Creates and schedules social media posts on behalf of client presses.* Performs one or more of the following marketing functions: marketing communications /advertising; Web blogs or digital marketing; market research; development or review and update of the marketing infrastructure and management of external sales agency relationships.* Assists in developing marketing communications, advertising, or publicity materials with a moderate to high level of guidance from others.* Performs other related work as needed.**Minimum Qualifications****Education:**Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.**Work Experience:**Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.**Certifications:****---****Preferred Qualifications****Education:*** Bachelor's degree.* Some graduate work.**Preferred Competencies*** Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Creativity.* Interpersonal skills.* Customer service skills.* Attention to detail.* Organizational skills.* Respond quickly and appropriately to emails and queries.* Maintain confidentiality.* Work as part of a team.* Independently with a high degree of initiative.* Multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.* Ability to manage stressful situations.* Knowledge of database, word processing, and spreadsheet software required.* Represent organizations positively to internal and external clients.* Ability to travel.* Set up and break down book exhibits at academic conferences.**Working Conditions*** Requires some domestic travel.**Application Documents*** Resume (required)* Cover Letter (required)When applying, the document(s) **MUST** be uploaded via the **My Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of the application.**Job Family**Communications**Role Impact**Individual Contributor**Scheduled** **Weekly Hours**37.5**Drug Test Required**No**Health Screen Required**No**Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required**No**Pay Rate Type**Hourly

**FLSA Status**Non-Exempt

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