Part of the IU Libraries and founded in 1950, the Indiana University Press is recognized internationally as a leading academic publisher specializing in the humanities and social sciences. We produce more than 120 new books annually, in addition to 40 journals, and maintain a backlist of some 3,500 titles. The Press emphasizes scholarship but also publishes text, trade, and reference titles. Our program is financed primarily by income from sales, supplemented by support from Indiana University and by gifts and grants from a variety of outside sources.
Job Summary
Department Specific Responsibilties:
Creates, manages, and monitors marketing programs for IU Press Journals and products
Creates social media, email, and web-based campaigns for IU Press Journals and select conferences
Communicates and works closely with journal editors to maximize market reach of Journals
Develops budgets and marketing reports for Journals staff and editors.
Plans and executes scholarly conferences and trade shows. Works closely with the editorial and marketing staff on the development and implementation of the exhibits (virtual and in-person).
Works closely with distributor to ensure books and journals reach the exhibits as required.
Manages and tracks expense budgets and revenue goals for the position's responsibilities
Works closely with the marketing staff on developing new marketing projects
General Responsibilties:
Independently develops and executes basic and increasingly more complex strategic marketing plans for a department or functional area within a department to advance goals and objectives, including data collection and market research, target market definition, development of project timelines, sourcing of promotional materials, and marketing content creation.
Responds to inquiries and requests from stakeholders and explains information regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
Manages relationships with various internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, and acts as a collaborative resource in curating marketing plans to relevant initiatives, groups, events, and programs.
Regularly researches relevant subject matter to increase knowledge in area(s) of specialty, including information on various marketing channels (print, online, electronic, email, social media, and direct mail).
May participate in team-based marketing planning to align strategies and deadlines across various concurrent projects and initiatives.
Collaborates with users of various software programs and creative platforms to create and deliver content and marketing materials in multiple formats to a variety of audiences.
May provide guidance to lower-level Marketing Generalists.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required ???????
Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, English, public relations, or a related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
2 years in a relevant field
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered.
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Preferred
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, InDesign and database management
Good communication skills, writing and editing
Good understanding of Word Press and graphic design
Understanding of Salesforce
Working knowledge of social media marketing including but not limited to Facebook, Google, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, etc.
The ability to multitask and work under multiple deadlines
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The ability to lift up to 40 pounds may be required. Some travel may be required. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Herman B Wells Library
1320 E. 10th St
A fully remote or hybrid option may be available, pending approval by management.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Founded in 1820, Indiana University is the state’s public university system, comprised of two core campuses—IU-Bloomington and IUPUI—and six regional campuses located throughout the state. Combined, the total student population is more than 114,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional school students. IU is one of the largest employers in the state, with over 20,000 faculty and staff. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. Diversity and inclusion remains a core commitment to IU’s mission to cultivate an educational environment that supports equal access, participation and representation on all of its campuses and that provides educational and career opportunities for all.
