Publicity Manager

Overview

Job Description - Publicity Manager (252323)

Organization
:
University Press

Job Location
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University of Oklahoma Press

Schedule
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Full-time

Work Schedule:

8-5, Monday-Friday

Work Type:
Onsite

Salary Range:
Targeted salary $50,000 annually based on education and experience

Benefits Provided:
Yes

Required Attachments:
Resume, Cover Letter

• Manage the public visibility for the press and its public relations for approximately 30 new titles and 75+ reprints each year.
• Develop and manage specialized publicity campaigns; implement outreach for the press’s book list across trade, scholarly, and regional audiences.
• Report to the Director of Sales and Marketing; no direct reports.
• Center the Press in local and national conversations; receive mentorship from the Director of Marketing and Sales and other staff.
• Serve as the primary team motivator for sharing news about titles, authors, or developments at the Press.

• Campaign & Outreach
  • Oversee title-by-title publicity efforts.
  • Develop materials related to publicity outreach.
  • Submit titles to book awards.
  • Participate in pre-publication launch and planning meetings.
• Communications & Relationship Management
  • Manage frontline marketing inquiries.
  • Regularly meet with media contacts to present new titles.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with media contacts.
• Data & Administration
  • Maintain the in-house publicity database.
  • Build and maintain contact mailing lists.
  • Deliver publicity materials.
  • Report on publicity efforts.
  • Perform various duties as needed to fulfill the position.

• Assist with development of printed and electronic marketing communications; ensure quality and provide strategic recommendations for targeted customer groups.
• Assist with design, layout, and written content for electronic, print, merchandise, promotional, multimedia communications and graphic arts projects.
• Assist with promotions, publicize events, honors, announcements and news.
• Review items for Style Guide compliance and make changes as needed.
• Manage website content, edits, and updates; discuss changes with supervisor.
• Assist with redesigns on sites or pages for better user experience.
• Assist with developing and maintaining landing pages.
• Assist with marketing campaigns, including production and publicity photos.
• Monitor progress of projects.
• Assist with email marketing management.
• Perform various duties as needed to fulfill the function of the position.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, or related field.
• Equivalency Substitution: 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Editing, proofreading and composition skills.
• Organized and able to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; collaborative and proactive problem solving.

• Physical:
  Ability to occasionally lift 30-50 pounds.
• Repetitive motions: yes.
• Environment:
  Standard office environment.
• Deadlines and busy periods; ability to work with a wide range of constituencies.

• 12 months of professional experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred in a related area.
• 1-3 years of experience in media relations, publishing, and/or bookselling.
• Experience with book or printed media markets; web platforms and social media outreach.
• Web development and design experience; familiarity with academic or trade publishing workflows.
• Experience in media relations, book publicity, or bookselling.
• Ability to manage author communications and promotional strategy.
• Familiarity with bibliographic and marketing databases, including metadata systems.

If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit…