Senior Marketing Specialist at American Physical Society

Who we are:

The American Physical Society (APS) is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics through its outstanding research journals, scientific meetings, and education, outreach, advocacy, and international activities. APS represents more than 50,000 members, including physicists in academia, national laboratories, and industry in the United States and throughout the world.

The senior marketing specialist drives the promotion and visibility of the Physical Review journals through strategic, cross‑channel marketing and event execution. The position supports the broader goals of APS Publishing by aligning marketing initiatives with editorial priorities, publishing milestones, and organizational objectives. Through close collaboration with editorial, design, and external partners, this role ensures the consistent delivery of impactful campaigns, engaging content, and seamless event presence that elevate the reputation and reach of the Physical Review journals across the global scientific community.

APS has a remote‑first concept that promotes equal treatment and equal access within the United States, independent of physical work location, with a majority of staff working primarily from remote work locations. APS values diversity and welcomes candidates from a variety of backgrounds.

• Lead planning and execution of journal promotion strategies at major conferences and meetings; develop and maintain an annual marketing calendar aligned with editorial goals and key publishing milestones.
• Oversee all exhibit logistics, including budgeting, registration, contract negotiation, booth furnishings, and on‑site coordination in partnership with editorial and marketing staff.
• Manage promotional inventory from procurement to distribution, ensuring alignment with brand identity and effective utilization across campaigns and events.
• Create and edit high‑impact marketing content, including advertisements, digital and print collateral, and trade show materials; collaborate with editorial, design, and external vendors to maintain quality and branding consistency.
• Collaborate with graphic designers and vendors to produce visually compelling materials that comply with APS brand guidelines and effectively support campaign goals.
• Develop targeted post‑event messaging, including email content and follow‑up strategies tailored to event attendees and key audience segments.
• Track and report campaign performance, compiling analytics across email, social media, and event engagement to inform future strategy and optimize ROI.
• Project manage the journal catalog lifecycle, including content coordination, cross‑functional review, production oversight, and timely distribution.
• Coordinate logistics for stakeholder events, including invitation management, RSVP tracking, vendor liaison, and on‑site support.
• Ensure web content accuracy for librarian and journal promotional pages through routine audits and updates, in collaboration with the digital and editorial teams.
• Facilitate virtual promotional events, managing timelines, platform setup, content planning, and attendee communications.
• Contribute to cross‑departmental initiatives, bringing marketing insights to editorial, operations, and public outreach collaborations.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field (directly relevant work experience in lieu of degree accepted).

• Minimum of 5 years, marketing, and customer service experience required.
• Experience working with associations or nonprofits.
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills required.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects.
• Advanced working knowledge of…