Marketing Associate

University of Nebraska – Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska – Lincoln is seeking a Marketing Associate to manage and create content for all social media accounts for the Press. You will assist the marketing and sales manager with promotions, author requests, and design projects, and coordinate with publicity on sharing review coverage across networks.

The role may be considered for remote work under the University's Alternative Worksite program and includes robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; additional years of relevant experience or completed relevant education may substitute for required education/experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Proficient experience in Microsoft Office and standard suite of MS tools.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• The Marketing Associate manages and creates content for all social media accounts for the Press.
• Assists marketing and sales manager with special projects related to online promotions, author requests, and design projects.
• Manages award submissions.
• Coordinates with publicity on sharing review coverage to Press networks.
• Assists the marketing department with ongoing tactics as needed, including blurb outreach and other communications.

Skills

Organization & multitasking

Time management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Information

The University of Nebraska Press (UNP), founded in 1941, is the largest university press between Chicago and California. It publishes scholarly and general-interest books (with more than 5,000 titles in print and an additional 120 new titles released each year) and journals (with more than 30 different journals published each year) in topics ranging from anthropology and literary criticism to history and sports.

The Marketing Associate manages and creates content for all social media accounts for the Press. Assists marketing and sales manager with special projects related to online promotions, author requests, and design projects. Manages award submissions. Coordinates with publicity on sharing review coverage to Press networks. Assists the marketing department with ongoing tactics as needed, including blurb outreach and other communications.

This position may be considered for remote work in accordance with the University of Nebraska’s Alternative Worksite program.

About Us

At the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Retirement plans with university match

Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; additional years of relevant experience or completed relevant education may substitute for required education/experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Proficient experience in Microsoft Office and standard suite of MS tools.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in book publishing, preferably scholarly publishing.
• Excellent communicative skills highly desired.

Background Check & Driver Requirements

Criminal History Background Check Required: Yes

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.: No

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required: No

Salary

$18.00/hr minimum

Job Information

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Lincoln, NE

Contact

Ember Welsch
[e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination