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Title: | Marketing and Publicity Assistant, Roost Books |
Description: | Roost Books (an imprint of Shambhala Publications) publishes food, craft, nature, family, and lifestyle titles that aim to inspire. The list includes James Beard award-winning cookbooks and beautifully and intentionally designed hardcover and paperback titles that elevate everyday activities. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual for an exciting entry-level position in a division with a strong team dynamic. This is a unique opportunity to learn all aspects of book marketing and publicity at a family-owned company where each book is distributed by Penguin Random House.
Responsibilities: * Assist the Marketing and Publicity Director in executing effective and priority-driven campaigns tailored to the subject and presentation of the book and the strengths of each author’s platform * Create and coordinate the design of promotional collateral including postcards, sellsheets, advertisements, event signage, and materials for sales accounts * Provide assets for author websites, social media, and newsletters * Assist with writing press materials, compiling press kits, overseeing blad/ARC and finished copy mailings, creating pitch letters, and managing other publicity assets * Research, maintain, and organize department outreach databases and lists * Design and deploy single title and category emails * Maintain and update internal tracking systems for marketing plans and publicity campaign records * Perform website maintenance to update author profiles, book pages, and title metadata * Write and design blog articles, social media paid advertising campaigns, and organic posts * Travel for conferences, festivals, and sales meetings as needed |
Requirements: | Desired qualifications:
• A love for books and genuine desire to learn about marketing and publicity in book publishing • Strong interest in cooking, crafts, children’s activities, wellness, and other lifestyle categories and a general understanding of the media landscape in those topic areas • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a strong ability for written and verbal communication • Comfortable asking questions, taking direction, and offering suggestions • Proven ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment • Ability to think creatively about how to solve problems or execute a campaign strategy • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook • Familiarity with email marketing platforms or Wordpress is a plus • An eye for design and experience with the Adobe Creative Suite—particularly Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat—is preferred |
Company: | ROOST BOOKS |
Location: | Boulder, Colorado |
How To Apply For This Job: | This is a full-time position with a generous benefit package based in our Boulder, CO office. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Claire Kelley at ckelley AT roostbooks.com. |
Date Posted: | 5/7/2019 (Ongoing Job Posting) |