Book Marketing Assistant

Girl Friday Productions; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at a women-led book production company based in Seattle, seeking a Book Marketing Assistant. This role involves supporting marketing strategies, engaging with clients, and leveraging social media to enhance book visibility. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the publishing industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

401K with match

Generous leave policies

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Interest in book publishing and marketing; previous experience is preferred.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the in-house marketing team with executing client strategy deliverables.
• Amplifying program and titles on social media with impactful posts.
• Researching emerging marketing platforms related to book marketing.

Skills

Project management

Digital media savvy

Creative thinker

Communication

Education

AA or BA in related field

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Girl Friday Productions

JOB POSTING:

Book Marketing Assistant

Who We Are:

Girl Friday Productions is a women-led book production company and

publisher committed to high-quality books and transformative client relationships. Our team

publishes authors in a range of genres through GFB and Flashpoint Books hybrid programs and

provides indie authors with the care and caliber of a traditional publishing program. We also

partner with established publishers to provide distinctive editorial and design production for

their lists. We are a close group headquartered in Seattle and scattered across the country,

fueled by our love of storytelling and a belief that our industry should reflect a greater diversity

of voices and experiences.

Who You Are:

You are a dynamic and enthusiastic book lover eager to support our in-house

strategists with trade and industry book marketing. You juggle a lot but rarely drop balls

because you have rock-solid project management skills. Working independently and as part of a

team on diverse tasks, you are an excellent communicator with an innate understanding of who

needs to know what when. You’re curious and open to learning new best practices and you

actively seek them out. You’re excited about the idea of bringing your skills to a small, people-

first company that is committed to their team’s well-being. And, at the end of the day, you love

a good book just as much as we do.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Marketing Assistant will work closely with the book strategists, our publishing managers, our design department, and clients to execute the marketing plans developed for each book and author. GFP marketing services are tailored to each client so that they have the best chance at sales success through a thoughtful and creative book marketing and sales strategy.

Specifically, these duties include:

• Assisting our in-house marketing team to execute client strategy deliverables.

• Amplifying our program and titles on social with pub day posts and other media tie-ins.

• Coordinating/communicating with outside stakeholders/publications to obtain reviews or other assets.

• Updating and completing book industry–related websites and submissions portals.

• Researching emerging marketing platforms, websites, and services related to book

marketing and publicity.

• Supporting social media graphic creation and boosted posts.• Acting as a part of each client’s publishing team along with a senior strategist and other departmental stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Interest in book publishing and marketing; previous book marketing or publishing paid work or internship preferred

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Creative thinker and troubleshooter

• Works well with a variety of individuals and projects confidence and respect

• Ability to manage a variety of projects with multiple priorities and deadlines

• Digital media savvy including all major social platforms

• Conversant in a wide variety of software programs and technologically adept

Education and Experience:

• AA or BA; degree in related field preferred

• Strong communication skills—both internally and externally, written and verbal

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and excellent follow-through

• Collaborative, self-driven working style

Girl Friday Productions is a vibrant, progressive publisher and packaging firm in business

since 2006. Our company was founded by two traditional publishing executives who believe all

humans do their best work when flexibility, trust, and joy are provided in abundance and

without judgment.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefit plans

• Healthcare including medical/dental/vision insurance

• 401K with match

• Generous leave policies

• Support initiatives that give back to our community

• Remote position/flexible work environment

• A tight-knit, supportive team

• Working with authors across genres and formats

• Seattle HQ/Remote/Work from Home/Internet Accessible

• Must be able to work well under pressure and against shifting deadlines

• Managed by the Marketing Director but works closely with Design and Publishing

Management teams along with some direct author interactions

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: Girl Friday is based in Seattle, WA but this job is open for remote work for

individuals living only in the following states: Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado,

Minnesota, or New York. Salary range 45-50K DOE plus benefits.

Hiring timeline:

Ideal start date July 22, 2025.

To apply:

Please send statement of interest, resume, and any relevant work samples to

[e-mail] by EOD July 4, 2025.

Girl Friday Productions is an equal opportunity employer. We also believe that the future of

publishing must address inequities that have long faced people of color, people from working

class backgrounds, women, and the LGBTQ+ community. We strongly encourage applications

from members of these communities and those seeking entry into the publishing field.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Book Publishing

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