Non-Fiction Publicity & Marketing Assistant (Full Time/Remote)

OVERVIEW:

Page Street Publishing Co., distributed by Macmillan, is looking for a bright, savvy, creative, detail-oriented, entry-level Publicity & Marketing Assistant. This person will work closely with the publicity and marketing staff, as well as authors to coordinate and support Page Street’s marketing efforts. The ideal candidate would be a quick learner, organized, enthusiastic, have strong communication skills, and an excellent multi-tasker.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Fulfilling image and content requests.
• Coordinating warehouse orders and shipping labels for books, authors, agents, media, and influencers.
• Creating informational sales materials, including launch presentations, sales presentations, tip sheets and sell sheets.
• Distributing information pertaining to media hits, preorders, and sales to different groups.
• Coordinating, attending, documenting author meetings as well as attending staff meetings.
• Providing general administrative support to the Publicity and Marketing teams, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and handling correspondence.
• Assisting with the creation of press materials and collaborating on marketing and publicity campaigns with other publicists.
• Organizing internal project management systems within the Publicity and Marketing Department.
• Corresponding with editorial, design, and sales departments at Page Street and Macmillan to improve processes and answer questions.
• Will also have the opportunity to handle publicity campaigns after a period of settling in, under the guidance of the Publicity and Marketing Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to mutli-task, prioritize, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced working environment often wearing multiple hats.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in cooking and/or other lifestyle topics would be a plus, but not essential
• Previous experience at a bookstore, library, or other ventures involving books would be a plus, but not required

This position is open to remote candidates in the following states: Alabama, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Massachusetts. Candidates outside these states can apply on a 1099 basis.

The salary is $40,000 annually, with yearly reviews. Benefits include a four day work week, cover 70% of health benefits with a top tier plan, and a generous personal time off policy. Page Street offers an intellectually stimulating publishing environment for books lovers who want to grow at a mid-sized independent publisher operating for over 10 years.

Page Street Publishing Co. is located in Salem, Massachusetts, about 25 miles north of Boston and walking distance from the train station. We publish over one hundred and twenty titles a year spanning the range of lifestyle subjects, including cooking, health, parenting, craft, gardening, fitness, children’s and young adult. Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@pagestreetpublishing.com .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: Remote