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PLEASE NOTE: We will consider permanent remote employment from these states in the USA only: CA, OR, WA, NC, or MN. Please do not apply if you reside in any other location. The position is preferred to work 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Pacific time, but hours can be discussed during the interview process.
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The Senior Marketing Manager and Copywriter will help lead the sales and marketing efforts of our books by overseeing copywriting schedules; copywriting book descriptions, and email blasts for sales and promotion; project managing titles and coordinating book launches with authors; and planning our promotion at trade shows.
This role is for you if:
You are a go-getter who is motivated to get stuff done
You are all about the details: able to handle complex projects with multiple deliverables
You are an excellent communicator who can collaborate effectively both within a team and across multiple outside teams
You enjoy writing and want to want to expand your copywriting skills
You are interested in working directly with authors on their sales and marketing efforts
You want to work for a mission-driven company that takes a collaborative approach
What youll work on:
Co-manage the copywriting of title info sheets, product copy, book jacket copy, promotional materials, and email blasts
Present and write presentations for one third of the titles at each Penguin Random House Publisher Services Launch Meetings and Sales Conferences
Manage at least fifteen book campaigns per year, coaching authors on marketing efforts
Plan our presence at 35 trade shows per year, including managing booth logistics, planning promotion, and coordinating with authors
Requirements
Experience and qualifications:
Five+ years of marketing, publicity, and/or sales experience
Copywriting skills and experience
Presentation writing and presenting skills
Detail-oriented and can organize and manage many different responsibilities
Track record of performing responsibilities with accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and efficiency through paid and/or volunteer work
Track record of being accountable for meeting deadlines through paid and/or volunteer work
Undergraduate college degree or equivalent experience
Be proficient at Office Suite for Mac (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); experience with Filemaker Pro or other database experience, Asana or other project management tools, and Hubspot or other CRM a plus
Closing Notes:
Berrett-Koehlers mission is connecting people and ideas to create a world that works for all. We publish books and digital products to drive positive change in individuals, businesses, and society. We are a B Corp and California Benefit Corporation, which means we take things like creating an equitable and inclusive workforce and delivering on sustainability goals seriously.
We will consider permanent remote employment from these states in the USA only: CA, OR, WA, NC, or MN. The position is preferred to work 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Pacific time, but hours can be discussed during the interview process.
This position requires a background check from a third-party company. Candidates will be required to provide permission to commence background checks after a formal offer letter from the company has been accepted.
Not sure you meet 100% of the qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether youre new to book publishing, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in this position, your qualifications, how you have been successful in similar jobs or volunteer work, and your personal qualities that account for your success.
Benefits
Salary: $80,111 (Berrett-Koehler has a published salary schedule for all positions. The salary for this position corresponds to a Manager Level 4A and is non-negotiable.)
Health, Dental, Disability, and Life insurance
Flexible Spending Account plan, 401K and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
