Experiential Events & Digital Marketing Manager

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is seeking a Samples & Event Manager to lead exhibits, events, and digital sample experiences that strengthen the HMH brand across marketing segments. In this onsite/hybrid role, you will partner with Product Marketing, Field Marketing, Sales, and Brand & Creative to plan, execute, and measure events, manage budgets, venues, and speakers, and ensure consistent messaging.

You will also manage digital sampling sites via CMS, assist with author engagements, and

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of event planning and marketing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement exhibits/events strategy with cross-functional teams.
• Manage digital sampling sites and CMS content.
• Oversee budgets, contracts, venues, and ROI tracking.
• Coordinate speakers and author engagements.
• Coordinate housing, registration, and on-site logistics.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Vendor coordination

Communications

CMS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CVENT

CMS

Excel

Job description

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is seeking a Samples & Event Manager to lead exhibits, events, and digital sample experiences that strengthen the HMH brand across marketing segments. In this onsite/hybrid role, you will partner with Product Marketing, Field Marketing, Sales, and Brand & Creative to plan, execute, and measure events, manage budgets, venues, and speakers, and ensure consistent messaging.

You will also manage digital sampling sites via CMS, assist with author engagements, and