Hub City Press

Hub City Press Marketing Assistant (FT / In-Person) (application deadline April 26, 2022 | apply through Submittable)

Hub City Press publishes around 8 books a year and our small team handles everything from manuscript acquisition to design to publication. The ideal candidate for this role—the third member of what's currently a two-person on-site workforce—will be curious, self-starting, and excited to gain hands-on experience with the entirety of the publication process.

• Working with the Director to create and carry out publicity and marketing campaigns for frontlist titles (6-8 per year)
• Write and update press releases and pitches
• Overseeing metadata input and upkeep for frontlist and backlist titles on our distributor's title management system Coresource
• Upload and maintain review quotes and promotional graphics to sales and marketing platforms such as Edelweiss and Amazon A+. Work in collaboration with sales representatives so they are informed and enthusiastic about Hub City Press titles 
• Build and manage relations with key media and booksellers throughout the US
• Organize author tours, launches, readings, receptions, and festival and trade show appearances. 
• Interact with authors to strategize publicity opportunities and to execute promotional and publicity events
• Fulfill daily Press orders for consumers and booksellers, etc. 
• Read and think about all our books. Assist with acquisitions, prizes, and editing of manuscripts when needed
• Field author queries and help manage author relations, including travel arrangements
• Maintain pages for frontlist and backlist titles, including updating cover images, author bios, marketing copy, and publication dates as needed
• Assist with Hub City Writers Project programmatic activities, including workshops and annual conference
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of contemporary American literature
• 1 year of book publishing experience preferred
• Excellent organizational, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Deadline management, attention to detail, and an ability to work independently on projects
• Familiarity with the publishing and media landscape preferred.
• Proficiency in Word and Google Suite is required; knowledge of InDesign and other design software is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree required

Full-time 35-hour a week position in Spartanburg, SC. Salary is $30k plus a non-taxable $3600 healthcare stipend and access to dollar-for-dollar matching SIMPLE 401K savings plan. We pride ourselves on the range of voices represented in our publishing list and seek to reflect that diversity in our staff. If you share our passion for books then we urge you to apply regardless of previous publishing experience. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented people in publishing, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disabled people.