Marketing Assistant - Guilford Press
Company: Guilford Publications
Location: New York
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Independent midtown-NYC publisher of psychology, wellness, and
education books seeks Marketing Assistant with strong
writing/proofreading skills and a keen attention to detail.
Guilford Press is looking for an organized and detail-oriented
Marketing Assistant to join our team. This position reports to the
Senior Copy Manager, and has a busy and detailed role in supporting
the marketing department.
Responsibilities
Working with acquisition editors on securing pre-publication
endorsements from prominent professionals for use online, on book
jackets, and in marketing materials.
Effectively tracking the rapidly changing status of dozens of
endorsement projects.
Accurately updating our title information database, including
making copy changes and entering various information.
Processing a variety of departmental memos that relate to the
endorsement process.
Other administrative duties, such as completing audits and running
reports, as needed.
Qualifications / Requirements
This position functions as a liaison between acquisition editors
and authors, requiring excellent communication and follow-up
skills. Processing numerous emails and entering a large volume of
data in a timely and accurate manner is essential. In addition to
the ability to coordinate multiple tasks with accuracy and
promptness, being able to meet important deadlines while
effectively communicating any issues is vital. As such, our ideal
candidate must be extremely detail oriented and have outstanding
organizational and communication skills.
A minimum of two years' relevant experience is ideal, preferably
within publishing. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and
database programs is required. Conference travel may also be
required. A college degree is preferred.
Work Arrangements
This position is based out of New York, NY, and may allow for a
hybrid of office-based and remote work. Guilford Publications
complies with the New York City Commissioner of Health and Mental
Hygiene's order requiring vaccination in the workplace, and all
employees, and those entering our workplace for any extended period
of time, must show proof of vaccination.
Compensation
Salary range for this position is $39,000 to $42,000 annually.
Comprehensive benefits are offered.
To Apply / Special Instructions
Guilford Press is a company full of people who are passionate about
the titles we publish. When you apply for a position, we want to
know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the
job. Candidates should send their resume with a cover letter to the
attention of Andrea Lansing, Director of Marketing, at
resume@guilford.com. Please note that resumes received without
cover letters will not be considered. A well-written cover letter
will ideally address your relevant skills, and how they may apply
to the above job requirements. Include in the email subject line
the title of the position: "Marketing Assistant."
About Our Company
Guilford Publications, founded in 1973, is an independent
academic/scholarly press located in midtown Manhattan. We publish
outstanding titles in psychology, wellness, education, social
sciences, research methods, and other related fields. We are a very
productive company with high editorial standards in a collaborative
environment. For more information about Guilford, please visit our
website at www.guilford.com.
Guilford Publications is an equal opportunity employer that is
committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, age,
sexual orientation, disability, religion, creed, national origin,
marital/partnership status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction status,
status as a victim of domestic violence, military status. or any
other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.
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