A fantastic opportunity to become a key member of Barrington Stoke’s small, highly effective and hard-working Marketing and PR team. You will be working with big-name, established children’s authors and illustrators, for an innovative, award-winning imprint that specialises in publishing top-quality accessible short fiction to enable every child to become a reader.
The role requires a highly organised, collaborative team player, with a keen eye for design, proven experience in creating materials and an interest in children’s books.
The role requires a highly organised, collaborative team player, with a keen eye for design, proven experience in creating materials and an interest in children’s books.
- Work with the Sales and Marketing Director to develop, write and implement marketing plans on time and to budget, to maximise awareness and sales
- Produce print material including catalogues, fliers and point-of-sale as well as digital resources, videos and social media packages to promote Barrington Stoke, their authors and books, creating clear briefs and working effectively with freelance designers to ensure that work is delivered to schedule and budget
- Manage Amazon marketing activity to improve product visibility and sales, overseeing AMS, A+ content, vine reviews, store updates and marketing packages
- Produce monthly and termly newsletters for Barrington Stoke subscribers
- Measure and report upon campaign performance
- Work closely with Editorial, Sales and PR teams to support a culture of collaboration and integration
- Contribute to the overall management of the budget in conjunction with the Sales and Marketing Director
- Represent Barrington Stoke at events and exhibitions
- Lead on additional projects as needed and agreed with the Sales and Marketing director
- Remain up to date with the children’s and wider book market
- Experience of working in a marketing department at a trade publisher
- Evidence of designing and executing creative and innovative marketing campaigns
- Creativity essential and strong eye for design
- Experience of design systems – e.g. Canva/InDesign/Photoshop
- A clear, accurate writing style and the ability to produce fluent and persuasive copy
- Knowledge of social media and digital platforms
- A team player with excellent communication and people skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload and juggle tasks
HarperCollins operates a hybrid working policy where employees are expected to work from our London office three days per week.
If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position, please contact [email protected] with the subject line 'Vacancy Query' followed by the job title. We aim to respond within 5 working days.