POSITION: Full time (maternity cover)
The Hachette New Zealand sales and marketing office is based in central Auckland and is part of Hachette Livre, one of the world’s largest publishers. We represent a stellar collection of authors including Stephen King, Donna Tartt, Martina Cole, John Grisham, JK Rowling and Ian Rankin. Our dynamic and creative team work with a wide variety of genres and authors across many platforms. We are looking for a well-organised and creative person who loves books to join us.
Skills required:
o Excellent communication and written ability (job will involve writing copy, drafting press releases and compiling reports).
o Confident and familiar with digital media platforms.
o Enthusiastic and well organised, able to work to deadline.
o Creative and imaginative, able to work independently.
o Knowledge of marketing and publicity in the publishing industry or similar.
Main Tasks:
o Responsibility for regular administrative, day to day tasks involved in the running of a publicity and marketing department.
o Media support including drafting press releases, executing mailouts, managing book requests and following up. Assisting with author tours.
o Working alongside the Marketing & Publicity Manager on our strong social media presence and continuing to grow it. Assisting with digital media campaigns.
If you would like to apply for this position, please send a covering letter and your CV to melaneew@hachette.co.nz with ‘Marketing & Publicity Assistant’ in the subject line. Applications close 6 January 2014.
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