Publicity Manager

The University of Oklahoma Press seeks a highly organized individual with strong communication skills and an enthusiastic mindset to serve as our next Publicity Manager. This position is responsible for managing the public visibility for the press and its public relations more broadly for approximately 30 new titles and 75 reprints each year. The Publicity Manager will develop and manage specialized campaigns and implement outreach efforts for the Presss entire book list encompassing trade scholarly and regional audiences. This position reports to the Director of Sales and Marketing and does not supervise any direct reports.
While a background in publishing or author relations is not required for this position the chosen candidate must demonstrate strong multitasking and time management skills. They must also maintain a level of professionalism in all internal and external communications.

The Publicity Manager is responsible for centering the Press in both local and national conversations. This position will receive direct mentorship from the Director of Marketing and Sales and other experienced staff members. The Publicity Manager is the primary team motivator when it comes to sharing news about our titles authors or developments at the Press.

• Campaign & Outreach
  • Oversee title-by-title publicity efforts.
  • Develop materials related to publicity outreach.
  • Submit titles to book awards.
  • Participate in pre-publication launch and planning meetings.
• Communications & Relationship Management
  • Manage frontline marketing inquiries.
  • Regularly meet with media contacts to present new titles.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with media contacts.
• Data & Administration
  • Maintain the in-house publicity database.
  • Build and maintain contact mailing lists.
  • Responsible for the delivery of publicity materials.
  • Report on publicity efforts.
  • Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the position.

Essential Duties:

• Assists with development of printed and electronic marketing-oriented communications ensures quality and makes recommendations to provide strategic and effective marketing communications to targeted customer groups.
• Assists with design layout and written content for electronic print merchandise; promotional multi-media communications and graphic arts projects.
• Assists with promotions publicizes events honors announcements and news.
• Reviews items for Style Guide compliance making changes as needed.
• Manages web site content makes edits and updates. Discusses changes with supervisor.
• Assists with redesigns on sites or pages for a better user experience.
• Assists with developing and maintaining landing pages.
• Assists with marketing campaigns including production and publicity photos.
• Monitors progress of projects.
• Assists with email marketing management.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Education: Bachelors degree Marketing Graphic Design Communications or related field.

Equivalency Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelors degree.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Outlook Excel and PowerPoint).
• Editing proofreading and composition skills.
• Organized and ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Collaborative and proactive approach to problem solving.

Working Conditions Detail:

• Physical: Ability to occasionally lift 30-50 pounds.
• Ability to engage in repetitive motions.
• Environmental: Standard office environment.
• Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Departmental Preferences:

• 12 months of professional work experience in marketing public relations communications brand management or a related professional area.
• A Masters degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position.
• 1-3 years of experience in media relations publishing and/or bookselling.
• 1-3 years of experience with book or printed media related markets.
• Experience with web platforms and social media marketing outreach.
• Web development and design experience.
• Experience in media relations book publicity or bookselling.
• Familiarity with academic or trade publishing workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to manage author communications and promotional strategy.

• Comfort working with bibliographic and marketing databases including metadata systems.

Special Instructions:If you are selected as a final candidate for this position you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy visit You Belong at the University of Oklahoma:The University of Oklahoma values our communitys unique talents perspectives and experiences. At OU we aspire to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

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