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Join Bloomsbury Publishing as a Marketing Assistant and shape the future of academic literature
Overview
Salary £27000
Location London, UK - Hybrid
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Hybrid (In-person ~2 days / week)- UK
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Bloomsbury Publishing is a prestigious independent publisher known for high-profile authors and the beloved Harry Potter series. With a noble history since 1986, it boasts a global presence with offices in major cities worldwide. Working here means joining a team that values creativity and innovation within the dynamic world of academic and professional publishing.
Role Summary
- Provide vital marketing and publicity support for a diverse range of books.
- Work closely with the Academic Marketing team to promote textbooks, trade titles, monographs, and guides.
- Report to the Senior Marketing Manager, contributing to an award-winning division.
Role Requirements
- A strong passion for marketing within the realm of academic publishing.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
- A proactive and supportive team player mindset.
- Publishing and/or marketing experience (desirable).
- Experience in office environments and with administrative systems (desirable).
- Familiarity with ESP/CMS software and Adobe Creative Cloud (desirable).
- Understanding of the British media landscape (desirable).
Benefits
- Hybrid working model (2 days office/3 days home) or fully office based, if preferred.
- Generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure.
- Personal Wellness Days and Flexible Fridays.
- Season Ticket Loan and Share Save Scheme.
- AXA Healthcare Plan and other health-related benefits.
- Inclusive company culture with staff networks and mental health support.
- Invitations to publishing events and access to resources.
Application Process Details
- Submit a CV and covering letter through the 'APPLY NOW' button.
- Applications must be in Word or PDF format, addressed to Human Resources.
- Deadline for application: Sunday, 10th March 2024.
- Early closure of the application process is possible upon receipt of sufficient applications.
The Company Bloomsbury Publishing is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986, with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes, and is the originating publisher and custodian of the Harry Potter series. Bloomsbury has offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford and Sydney. Within Bloomsbury’s Academic division, it publishes under Bloomsbury, as well as under a number of prestigious and historic imprint names.
The Role We are looking for a Marketing Assistant to join our award-winning and expanding Academic & Professional books Division. You will be working in a pivotal support role on marketing and publicity across our range of academic and professional books, from textbooks to trade crossover titles to monographs and professional guides. This role reports in to a Senior Marketing Manager in the Academic Marketing team.
Job Requirements Essential: Passionate about marketing and its role in academic publishing, Excellent organisational and time management skills, Outstanding attention to detail, Strong communication and interpersonal skills, Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, A can-do attitude and enthusiasm for supporting team members.
Desirable: Relevant experience in publishing and/or marketing, ideally within an academic or professional environment, Experience of working in an office environment, Experience working with administrative systems and/or databases, Knowledge of ESP and/or CMS software, Knowledge of software in the Adobe Creative Cloud, Knowledge of the British media landscape.
Benefits As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package: Working Pattern hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred), Holidays 25 days holiday 3.5 days Christmas company holiday, Other Benefits Two paid Personal Wellness Days, Flexible Fridays, Season Ticket Loan, Share save Scheme, AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance), In-house Doctor, Eye care Voucher Scheme, Company culture, Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks and 21 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources.
Application Details Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Sunday 10th March 2024. Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.
