Remote School & Library Marketing Assistant — Children's Books

Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC; New York (NY); Remote; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group is seeking a School & Library Marketing Assistant to support title distribution, award submissions, and conference planning from our New York area remote team. You will collaborate with the marketing group on digital campaigns and educator outreach.

The role emphasizes strong organization, effective communication with teachers and librarians, and independent as well as team-based work to advance titles across picture books, middle grade, and young adult

Qualifications

• Extremely detail- and deadline-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written communication for social media and the web.
• Network with teachers and librarians to broaden relationships within the school & library market.
• Show good judgment and decision-making when working with authors and colleagues.
• Able to work both independently and in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute title distribution to trade publications, educators, librarians, academics, and other contacts monthly.
• Develop and maintain contact databases with the Associate Director of School & Library Marketing.
• Oversee major state award submissions including mailing titles and submitting paperwork.
• Coordinate planning and execution of major conferences throughout the year, including travel 4-5 times a year.
• Assist on digital marketing initiatives, including sweepstakes and creation of content for social media and the School & Library website.
• Present at virtual and regional educator and librarian book buzz meetings with compelling pitches.

Skills

Detail oriented

Written communication

Networking with educators

Judgment and decision making

Stakeholder communication

Education

Some college or equivalent experience

Job description

Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group is seeking a School & Library Marketing Assistant to support title distribution, award submissions, and conference planning from our New York area remote team. You will collaborate with the marketing group on digital campaigns and educator outreach.

The role emphasizes strong organization, effective communication with teachers and librarians, and independent as well as team-based work to advance titles across picture books, middle grade, and young adult