Marketing Assistant in Guildford - Genesis Publications

Staff position available at an independent, internationally known book publisher, Genesis Publications Ltd.  We are looking for a marketing assistant with some previous experience in marketing communications, marketing research, events and social media management.  This role is ideal for a flexible, positive team player with a can-do attitude to working in a small collaborative team.



Role and Responsibilities: 




Copywriting for the marketing of books including back cover text, press releases, brochures, news items, and customer emails


Proofreading, fact-checking and uploading news items to the company website


Understanding of keyword optimisation techniques and best practice


Producing sales and marketing materials, including researching suitable images


Conducting web-based marketing and daily social media


Researching and maintaining the social media calendar


Executing email and online advertising campaigns and monitoring performance


Taking responsibility for complete and up-to-date title metadata through our publishing management system


Providing service and support to retailers, distributors, PR reps, sales agents, and customers


Creation of online press toolkits


Events preparation and support




Requirements:




Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent


At least two years' marketing experience 


Excellent written English


Proficiency with MS Office


Ideally some experience with Adobe Creative Cloud


Adaptable and able to thrive in a small-team environment


Great communicator


Knowledge of or an interest in photography, music, books, and/or the publishing industry a bonus




Benefits:




Company Pension


Private Medical Insurance


Cycle to work scheme


Company socials


Complimentary copies of newly published books