Associate Publisher, VOLUME 0

Book of the Month; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Book of the Month is seeking an Associate Publisher to lead business development and marketing efforts. You will ideate and execute at a granular level, building subscriber funnels, exploring digital publishing strategies, and forging ad sales, sponsorships, and partnerships.

You will also oversee website, email programs, social media, paid ads, and performance analytics, coordinating freelancers and contributors to grow the brand in-office in New York.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in digital publishing, magazines or content.
• Experience building an enrollment funnel for a content/media/consumer brand.
• Interest in and knowledge of the indie literary and magazine businesses.
• Ability to perform analysis and do math.
• You are looking for an in-office job.

Responsibilities

• Develop the business side of the project, including: build a subscriber funnel for d2c print subscriptions; propose and implement a cogent approach to digital publishing; ad sales, sponsorships, collaborations and partnerships; build out third party print distribution; social media and brand.
• Manage and align the following elements: Website; Email program; Social media; Paid ads; Measure and report on performance drawing insights and translating into actionable next steps.
• Manage operations and analysis.
• Onboard, coordinate and work with freelancers and other contributors.

Skills

Digital publishing

Business development

Marketing

Analytics

Project management

Job description

VOLUME 0 is a literary magazine focused on the new lit scene. We publish short fiction by indie authors unafraid to break the mold. We’re a lean team of 3 editors, and are looking for an Associate Publisher to join the team to help lead business development and marketing efforts. We are looking for a hands‑on person that can both ideate and execute at a granular level.

What you will do…

• Successfully develop the business side of the project, including
  • Build a subscriber funnel for d2c print subscriptions
  • Propose and implement a cogent approach to digital publishing
  • Ad sales, sponsorships, collaborations and partnerships
  • Further build out third party print distribution
  • Social media and brand
• Manage and align the following elements:
  • Website
  • Email program
  • Social media
  • Paid ads
  • Measure and report on performance drawing insights and translating into actionable next steps
• Manage operations and analysis
• Onboard, coordinate and work with freelancers and other contributors

About you…

• 5+ years of experience in digital publishing, magazines or content.
• Experience building an enrollment funnel for a content/media/consumer brand.
• Interest in and knowledge of the indie literary and magazine businesses.
• You push boundaries and take creative risks with your ideas.
• You are scrappy, hands‑on, and hard working.
• Ability to perform analysis and do math.
• You are looking for an in-office job.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000