Marketing Manager - Ten Speed Young Readers (Open to Remote)

Bertelsmann; New York (NY); Remote; USD 74,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative publishing house is seeking a Marketing Manager to lead creative marketing strategies for children's titles. This role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance awareness and sales while managing social media presence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in children's book marketing, exceptional organizational skills, and a passion for engaging young readers. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering inspiring stories and making a positive impact in the world of children's literature. This opportunity allows for remote work within the United States, offering a chance to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Student Loan Repayment Program

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in children's book marketing.
• Expertise in library and academic marketing.
• Highly organized with exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing campaigns for 8-10 titles per season.
• Manage marketing budgets effectively.
• Oversee social media accounts and content creation.

Skills

Children's Book Marketing

Library Marketing

Digital Marketing

Social Media Strategy

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Creative Problem Solving

Job description

Ten Speed Young Readers publishes bold and imaginative fiction and nonfiction with a distinctive aesthetic and fresh perspective, delivering stories that inspire and entertain, ranging from the provocative to the profound to the seriously fun. We are an imprint of Ten Speed Press, part of the Crown Publishing Group at Penguin Random House, which is known as a distinguished destination for publishing beautifully designed books and for a highly collaborative style of working with authors and illustrators.

We are looking for an innovative and organized Marketing Manager to join our team and lead the development and execution of creative marketing strategies for our diverse list of both fiction and nonfiction titles. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with books for young readers, with a deep understanding of what resonates with children, parents, and educators. In this role, you will collaborate closely with publicity, editorial, sales, and library and academic marketing teams to bring our titles to market and drive awareness and sales. This candidate will also manage the to-be-launched social media account for Ten Speed Young Readers, crafting engaging content and growing our online presence.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute marketing campaigns for 8-10 titles per season across the imprint.
• Direct academic and library marketing outreach.
• Manage marketing budgets for assigned titles, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to maximize campaign impact.
• Create and distribute marketing assets such as print materials, digital assets and other promotional materials.
• Oversee and manage the social media accounts for Ten Speed Young Readers, including developing a content calendar, creating posts, and engaging with followers.
• Seasonal title mailings and imprint brand mailings.
• Work with design and editorial to create a seasonal catalog that features our title list.
• Collaborate with internal teams.
• Analyze market research and campaign performance to optimize marketing strategies and refine targeting for future campaigns.
• Lead and represent campaigns in meetings with internal stakeholders, authors, agents, and external partners.

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in children’s book marketing.
• Deep connections and roots in the children’s book marketing industry.
• Expertise and hands-on experience in library and academic marketing.
• Highly organized with exceptional communication skills and ability to handle multiple projects.
• Self-starter who can develop and execute effective marketing campaigns independently.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively across campaigns.
• Experience with digital marketing platforms and understanding of social media strategies for young readers and families.
• Creative problem solver with a strong attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset.

The Ten Speed Press offices are located in New York, NY, and Emeryville, CA. This position is open to remote candidates who reside in the United States.

The salary for this position is $73,500. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

Please apply by May 14 using our online application process, and please include your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company:Penguin Random House LLC

Country:United States of America

State/Region:New York

City: New York

Postal Code:10019

Job ID:279033