Marketing Assistant

About Bloomsbury USA

Bloomsbury USA is an independent publishing company dedicated to producing groundbreaking fiction and expert nonfiction for readers worldwide. Their portfolio includes literary fiction, fantasy, narrative nonfiction, memoirs, graphic narratives, and cookbooks, with recent bestselling titles such as Among the Burning Flowers and The Golden Road.

Role Overview

We are seeking an organized, imaginative, and motivated Marketing Assistant to join the trade marketing team. Supporting both the Director of Children's Marketing and Marketing Manager for Adult titles, this role involves working across diverse fiction and nonfiction books. The ideal candidate should possess a passion for literature and excel at juggling multiple tasks efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and distribute presentation materials and PowerPoint decks for internal and sales team meetings.
• Manage and monitor large-scale departmental mailings for marketing initiatives.
• Facilitate marketing campaigns by creating forms, maintaining spreadsheets, and updating presentations.
• Contribute creative ideas during brainstorming sessions for social media content and specific title promotions.
• Perform general administrative duties such as updating and organizing internal databases, coding expenses, and taking meeting notes.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or comparable professional experience.
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to collaborate within a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiar with social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva is an advantage.
• Previous publishing internship experience preferred.

Work Location

Applicants must currently reside within the New York tri-state area and be able to commute to the New York headquarters on a hybrid work schedule.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
• Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Hybrid remote working arrangement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bloomsbury Publishing USA maintains a merit-based, equal-opportunity workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected characteristics. The company promotes inclusivity and fairness, ensuring all employees can thrive based on their skills and contributions.