MARKETING MANAGER (FULL-TIME)

the future of agency (tfoa) is hiring a Marketing Manager to join our growing team. This role is ideal for an experienced book marketer who has independently run campaigns and is ready to take on greater ownership across both strategy and execution in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This role reports to the Senior Marketing Director and will lead marketing campaigns for a range of fiction and nonfiction titles, serving as the primary point of contact for clients and publishing partners. You’ll manage day-to-day campaign execution while also contributing to higher-level strategy, working closely with the Senior Marketing Director and Founder to ensure campaigns are creative, effective, and aligned with client goals.

In addition to client work, this role will support internal initiatives, including refining processes and contributing to agency marketing and social media.

• Plan and execute marketing campaigns for assigned clients/projects across fiction and nonfiction titles (~30 campaigns per year) in collaboration with our marketing team
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, including authors, publishers, and agents—leading communication, updates, and campaign reporting
• Develop and execute campaign strategies across influencer marketing, partnerships, social media, book clubs, and other channels
• Write and create campaign materials, including pitch emails, social media content, marketing copy, presentations, and reporting documents
• Build and maintain relationships with influencers, book clubs, booksellers, and other professional contacts to support campaign goals
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and campaign workflows to ensure work is completed on schedule and at a high standard
• Analyze campaign performance and develop insights and recommendations based on data, trends, and results
• Collaborate with freelancers and contractors to execute campaign deliverables, including managing assignments, deadlines, and communication
• Contribute to tfoa brand marketing efforts, including social media, newsletter content, and participation in industry events
• Maintain and refine internal systems, workflows, and processes to support team efficiency and campaign success
• Ensure team-wide accountability and performance through clear expectations, consistent oversight, and supportive leadership
• Mentor junior marketers, including managing tfoa marketing interns

• An experienced book marketer with a track record of running successful campaigns for both fiction and nonfiction titles
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail across both strategy and execution
• A clear and confident communicator, comfortable leading author communication
• Creative and curious, with a strong understanding of current marketing trends and platforms
• Comfortable balancing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive problem-solver who takes ownership of your work and follows through
• Highly organized and operationally minded—you love tools, templates, and making systems better
• A collaborative team player who contributes ideas and supports others
• Passionate about books, publishing, and connecting stories with readers

• Employment eligibility to work in the US is required
• Must be able to work full business hours (M-F, 9-5 ET)
• 3–5 years of experience in publishing, book marketing, or a related field preferred
• Experience managing marketing campaigns and client relationships required
• Strong knowledge of social media (Instagram, Threads, BlueSky, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.) and management tools (HeyOrca, Sprout, Buffer, Later, etc.) is a plus, but not required
• Familiarity with marketing software and tools, including CRM, CMS, analytics, and social listening (Hubspot, Salesforce, Squarespace, Wordpress, Meltwater, Brandwatch, Mailchimp, etc.) is a plus, but not required
• Experience working with influencers, book clubs, partnerships, or community-based marketing is a plus

• The compensation range for this position is $70,000–80,000.
• Starting pay for the successful candidate depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
• This is a fully remote position with optional travel 1–2 times per year for meetings and conferences.
• We are closed for business on all federal holidays and all full-time employees start with unlimited PTO.
• Our benefits package includes company-sponsored health, vision, and dental insurance and a 401K matching program.

• the future of agency, a new book marketing and publishing consulting company, was founded in October 2022 by a Big 5 marketing veteran.
• We are one of the only full-service book marketing and publishing consulting agencies in the industry. 
• Our clients include authors from major publishers, indie presses, hybrid publishers, and indie authors across all genres from adult fiction and nonfiction to picture books, middle grade, and YA. 
• We believe there is a reader out there for every book, and it is our job to find those readers for our clients.
• Our team uses a mix of our proven methods for systematic book marketing and an exploration of new marketing tactics to find the right readers for every book—driving sales through focused, creative campaigns.
• We do not tolerate racism, discrimination, or misogyny of any kind, and strive every day to create an equitable and inclusive environment for our employees, clients, and partners.
• We prioritize a culture of learning and embrace opportunities at all levels to both teach and learn new skills.
• We are a fully remote company with headquarters in Brooklyn, NY.

the future of agency LLCprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please send your resume and cover letter to info@thefutureofagency.com with the subject line: [Your Name] Marketing Manager application.