School & Library Marketing Assistant

Macmillan • New York, NY

6d • Remote

About The Position

Macmillan Children's Publishing Group is seeking a School & Library Marketing Assistant to join its School & Library Marketing team. The position supports marketing for picture books, middle grade, and young adult titles, including works by award-winning and bestselling authors. The assistant manages title distribution, state award submissions, and departmental administrative support, and collaborates with the team on digital marketing initiatives and conference events. The position reports to the Associate Director of School & Library Marketing.

The position is classified as remote and tied to Macmillan’s New York, NY office at 120 Broadway. Employment is subject to New York State tax withholding under applicable regulations. The role is overtime eligible and non-exempt. Macmillan is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

• Extremely detail- and deadline-oriented, well-organized, and able to manage multiple priorities while balancing routine tasks with long-term projects.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong written communication skills, including writing for social media and the web.
• Ability to network with key contacts, including teachers and librarians, and an interest in broadening relationships within the school and library market.
• Good judgment and decision-making ability when working with authors and colleagues.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Some college or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Distribute titles monthly to trade publications, educators, librarians, academics, and other contacts.
• Work with the Associate Director of School & Library Marketing to develop and maintain contact databases on an ongoing basis.
• Oversee major state award submissions, including mailing titles and submitting paperwork for award consideration.
• Coordinate with the School & Library marketing team to plan and execute major conferences throughout the year, including travel to conferences 4–5 times a year.
• Assist with digital marketing initiatives, including sweepstakes and creating content for social media and the School & Library website.
• Present at virtual and regional educator and librarian book buzz meetings, including preparing presentations and generating interest with compelling pitches.
• Provide administrative support for the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed