What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing and Publicity Assistant position at Red Wheel/Weiser?
Red Wheel/Weiser, a leading independent book publisher in Newburyport, MA seeks a full-time marketing and publicity assistant for their marketing department. This is an entry-level position in publishing.
Requirements:
- A passion for books!
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 1-3 years of experience (marketing experience a plus!)
- Positive attitude and a team-player
- Detail-oriented
- Energetic self-starter and excellent communication skills
- Strong computer skills and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Knowledge and/or experience using Adobe programs (Photoshop, InDesign), MailChimp, and/or Canva, a plus!
- The ability to multitask and work on multiple projects at any given time, both independently and simultaneously
- Strong time-management skills
Primary responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Assists Publicity Director with marketing plan creation and execution of specific titles across all imprints
- Media research including social media influencers, podcasts, blogs/online and magazines for publicity outreach
- Assists Digital Marketing Manager with drafting messages for multi-channel email marketing campaigns
- Assists Digital Marketing Manager with creating social media content
- Database management (media contacts, media hits)
- Prepares assets for sales and marketing meetings
- Manage, package, and send all Publicity mailings including review copies and giveaways
- Assists marketing department with general administrative tasks
Please submit resume and cover letter to marketing@rwwbooks.com. Please use Marketing and Publicity Assistant in the subject line. No phone calls, please.