Marketing & Operations Associate – Social Commerce

Marketing & Operations Associate – Social Commerce

Hachette Book Group is seeking an entrepreneurial and ambitious marketing & operations associate to support our growing social commerce revenue streams. The associate will help in the coordination of influencer marketing efforts, price promotions, and sales operations.

This position will report to the Director of Advertising & Social Commerce. It is based in our NYC office on a hybrid schedule (3 days in‑office, 2 days working from home).
How to Apply: Please apply with a resume and cover letter.

This is a contract full‑time position requiring 35 hours per week. The expected contract start date is around January 5, 2026.

• Monitor orders for timeliness of processing & delivery to ensure consistent high‑quality operations to support new stores.
• Assist with the coordination of warehouse shipments and monitoring of inventory levels.
• Project‑manage large‑scale marketing and merchandising efforts in collaboration with the Director of Social Commerce and media companies such as Meta & Tik Tok.
• Manage reserves, inventory, and demand for social commerce products.
• Monitor & report on sales trends, communicating updates to imprint teams.
• Coordinate influencer marketing campaigns by pulling title lists, checking P&Ls, and sending and monitoring plans.
• Build and maintain digital storefronts with new, seasonal, and trending titles.

• Proficient in MS Office tools, specifically Excel.
• Experience building reports & making data digestible and actionable.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Passionate about e‑commerce and/or book publishing.
• Ambitious when it comes to actioning opportunities and driving sales.
• Appetite to work within a fast‑growing and highly complex environment.

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The compensation for this position is $53,000–$58,000, with salary varying based on skills, experience, and location. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short‑term and long‑term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long‑term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave), and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification, hours worked, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.