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Harcourt Children's Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Children's Book Group
Marketing Associate, Children's Marketing Department
New York, NY
This position, based in the New York office, provides administrative support to the Associate Marketing Director for Clarion Books as well as the Marketing Manager for Harcourt Children's Books and works on children's book marketing campaigns.This position handles administrative tasks as well as individual projects, including writing copy for ads, promotional materials and sell sheets. In addition, responsibilities include assisting with details of educational and trade conferences throughout the year; arranging and preparing for a variety of meetings, updating marketing and title sheets. Works on online marketing efforts as well, coordinating with Director of EMarketing/Strategy and keeping website up-to-date.
Position requires: Cooperative, positive attitude, Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail, Excellent verbal and written skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Quark, Filemaker, and other applications for MAC/PC, B.A./B.S. or equivalent required, Solid design skills
Posted April 18, 2008.
Harcourt Children's Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Children's Book Group
Marketing Manager
New York, NY
The Marketing Manager position is responsible for the marketing of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt children's books, and is based in the New York office. The Marketing Manager oversees the marketing plans for all Harcourt Children's Books and handles the coordination of the Harcourt Children's Books section for the twice-yearly HMH children's book catalog as well as title information sheets and all marketing worksheets.
This position reports directly to the VP, Director of Marketing for the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Children's Book Group. The Marketing Manager coordinates all Harcourt presentations at institutional and bookseller conferences and attends trade shows; produces merchandising materials, including copy for promotional materials and displays, and works closely with sales to develop appropriate selling materials. This position also will create advertising copy and work closely with the promotion design department on ads for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt children's books. In addition, this position works closely with the Director of E-marketing to develop innovative ways to market HMH children's books online and through other creative channels.
The position requires excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications, as well as working knowledge of online marketing and design applications (Quark). The candidate must also possess excellent attention to detail. Proven ability to multi-task and to manage multiple projects is crucial.
Posted April 18, 2008.
Henry Holt and Company Books for Young Readers
Senior Designer
New York, NY
Henry Holt and Company, Books for Young Readers has an excellent opportunity for someone who loves children’s books and is interested in continuing their career in children’s publishing at a publisher of fine trade books. We are seeking a motivated individual with children’s book design experience who posses strong applied skills in design, layout, and typography for the position of Senior Designer. The position encompasses a wide range of responsibilities designing and directing all art/design related aspects of producing high quality trade children’s picture books, middle grade and young adult novels in our fast-paced art department. This is an excellent position for a candidate passionate about design who can design quickly and has the ability to deliver final solutions that meet high creative standards.
Please contact Patrick Collins, Creative Director via email with cover letter, resume, and salary requirement.
Posted March 25, 2008.