Digital Marketing Strategist

Globe Pequot Publishing Group has announced a new full-time job opening for a Digital Marketing Strategist, posted on January 19, 2026. The position is based in Essex, Connecticut, with flexibility for remote work. This role offers a competitive salary range of $55,000 to $65,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, dental coverage, and a 401(k) plan, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced digital marketing professionals seeking a stable, growth-oriented position in the publishing industry.

Location:

Flexible / Hybrid (Connecticut preferred)

We are seeking a Digital Marketing Strategist to lead the planning, execution, and optimization of our digital marketing efforts across social media, email, and web channels, with a strong focus on driving audience growth, engagement, and measurable sales. The Digital Marketing Strategist is responsible for developing and executing integrated online marketing strategies that drive traffic, leads, and book sales. This role oversees social media, email marketing, website optimization, and digital campaigns across SEO, SEM, and owned channels.

This is a hands-on, data-driven role that combines strategy and execution, with ownership of campaign performance, reporting, and optimization. The ideal candidate understands how to market books to niche audiences, leverage a strong backlist, and align digital marketing efforts with sales and publicity goals.

Digital Strategy & Campaign Management

• Develop and execute comprehensive digital marketing strategies across social media, email marketing, website, SEO, and SEM.
• Plan and manage digital campaigns supporting new releases, seasonal promotions, and backlist titles.
• Align campaigns across channels to create cohesive, brand-consistent reader journeys.
• Own campaign timelines, goals, execution, and post-campaign analysis.

Social Media & Content Planning

• Oversee Globe Pequot’s social media presence across major platforms, including content planning, publishing, and engagement.
• Develop content calendars tied to book launches, seasonal themes, and genre-driven initiatives.
• Collaborate with authors, publicity, and editorial teams on social content and promotions.
• Ensure consistent brand voice and messaging across platforms and imprints.

Email Marketing & Audience Development

• Build, segment, and grow email lists by genre, interest, and engagement behavior.
• Develop and execute newsletters, promotional emails, and automated campaigns (welcome series, launch sequences, seasonal promotions).
• Optimize email performance through A/B testing, segmentation, and performance analysis.

Website & User Experience Optimization

• Manage and optimize website marketing efforts to improve traffic, conversion, and user experience.
• Partner with internal teams and industry partners to support landing pages, promotional features, and conversion paths.
• Ensure website content aligns with campaign goals and brand standards.

SEO, SEM & Traffic Growth

• Support SEO strategy through content planning, keywords, and on-site optimization.
• Plan and manage SEM or paid digital campaigns as needed to support key titles or initiatives.
• Monitor performance and adjust strategies to maximize ROI.

Analytics, Reporting & Optimization

• Track and analyze performance across digital channels, including traffic, engagement, conversions, and sales attribution.
• Produce regular performance reports with insights and recommendations for optimization.
• Use data to continuously refine strategy and improve results.

Budget & ROI Management

• Manage digital marketing budgets and campaign spend.
• Ensure marketing efforts are aligned with ROI goals and business priorities.
• Recommend allocation shifts based on performance and opportunity.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with marketing, publicity, editorial, and sales teams to align digital efforts with broader company goals.
• Support integrated campaigns tied to media coverage, author events, and sales initiatives.

Industry & Trend Monitoring

• Stay current on digital marketing trends, platform updates, and best practices.
• Identify new tools, platforms, and opportunities relevant to…