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 requirement is a college or university degree in a related field.

Work Experience: Knowledge and skills developed through

Certifications: None.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Responds quickly and appropriately to emails and queries.

Maintains confidentiality.

Works as part of a team.

Independent work with a high degree of initiative.

Manages multiple projects simultaneously, sets priorities, and meets deadlines.

Ability to manage stressful situations.

Knowledge of database, word processing, and spreadsheet software required.

Represents organizations positively to internal and external clients.

Ability to travel.

Sets up and breaks down book exhibits at academic conferences.

Working Conditions

Requires some domestic travel.

Job Details

Job Family: Communications

Role Impact: Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Range: $23.87 - $31.02

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Benefits
Benefits Eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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