The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Marketing and Publicity Program Manager.
Applications will be accepted until 3/28/2023.
Position Primary Purpose
Are you a marketing, publicity, or communications professional interested in joining an
innovative, collaborative, and hard-working team and helping to help connect readers with
books and authors that can make a difference?
The Marketing and Publicity Program Manager oversees the development and implementation
of a comprehensive marketing and publicity strategy for the University of Notre Dame Press's
books and authors. Reporting to the Assistant Director of the Press, this position develops
strategies that integrate print, digital, social, and media relations initiatives to meet annual
revenue goals and to enhance the reach and reputation of Notre Dame Press. The Marketing
and Publicity Program Manager is a key leader on the Press's team, collaborating across
departments to expand the impact of books and authors.
The University of Notre Dame Press publishes academic and general interest books that engage
the most enduring questions of our time and is a leading publisher in religion and theology,
political science, Latin American studies, and other areas that align with the academic strengths
of the University of Notre Dame. The Press believes in the power of books to connect scholars,
experts, students, and readers in order to encourage intellectual exploration and enrich
conversations on campus, across the country, and around the world. Notre Dame Press is
committed to maintaining an innovative and sustainable publishing program that makes
accessible the ideas of today's leading experts while fostering the next generation of scholars
and thinkers.
The University of Notre Dame Press operates on a hybrid work schedule. Since the Marketing
and Publicity Program Manager organizes and leads local events, candidates with a willingness
to be located in the South Bend area is preferred.
Principle Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Working closely with Press leadership, develops promotional strategies to enhance the reputation of the Press and operates as the Press's communications liaison
• Crafts and implements comprehensive marketing and publicity strategies for 50-60 new trade (general interest) and academic titles each year
• Writes and edits persuasive promotional copy for books, including descriptive copy and metadata, press releases, book pitches, and other written materials
• Regularly evaluates the impact of marketing and publicity efforts, including remaining up to date on marketing and publicity innovations and best practices
• Operates as a key advisor on publishing decisions, including cover design and book packaging, marketing priorities, and the evaluation of the impact of published books
• Serves as the primary author contact for marketing and publicity efforts
• In close coordination with authors, facilitates and promotes key events throughout the year, including book launches and readings, independent bookstore events, and virtual and in-person book symposia
• Manages a robust media relations plan in support of the Press's goals, including building strong relationships with international, national, and local media outlets; scholarly journals; and the Notre Dame media relations team
• Tracks and reports on Press and book mentions in media, reviews, op-eds, interviews, and on social media
• With the marketing and sales specialist, ensures thorough social media and website coverage of author events, media hits, and other book coverage

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
5 years of relevant marketing, publicity, or communications experience at a publisher,
university, or non-profit
Demonstrated commitment to the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Superior written and verbal communications skills
Demonstrated ability to balance competing demands and deadlines
Team-player who sees the well-being of the press team as integral to their own success
Experience establishing, building, and managing relationships with internal and external
stakeholders at all levels
Strong technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace,
social media tools and strategies, and a willingness to learn other programs as needed
Valid drivers license and willingness to travel
Preferred Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience in book marketing with a university press or trade book publisher
• Established relationships with media outlets relevant to academic book publishing
• Familiarity with WordPress or other website management platforms, MailChimp or other email marketing platforms, Google Analytics, graphic software like Adobe Creative
• Suite or Canva, publicity databases like Cision or Agility, book metadata best practices, and Edelweiss

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S23820. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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