Candlewick Press is seeking a Temporary Sales Assistant. Reporting to two National Account Managers and the Director of Sales, Retail. The ideal candidate will be able to undertake a variety of office support tasks and work diligently to meet deadlines. Responsibilities include running sales reports and creating sales materials, internal order processing and tracking, distributing in-house materials, preparing large mailings, and sending samples to accounts as needed.

Qualifications include a strong interest in book publishing and sales, excellent verbal/written communication skills, a proactive approach to work and exceptional attention to detail. Organizational skills with a proven ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment as well as the ability to work both independently and within a team is necessary. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and the ability to learn new systems is also essential. This position is based in our Somerville office.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Assist in the preparation for account submissions, meetings, and seasonal previews - grids, presentations, title research, gathering materials
• Assist with data entry and maintaining data integrity related to account sell-in and systems
• Maintain, track, and run daily sales, as well as weekly and seasonal reports
• Address operational issues, track shipments for accounts, and monitor the progress of orders
• Assist the team with various ad hoc projects upon request
• Maintain departmental databases and tracking grids
• Distribute sales materials
• Create and customize Edelweiss collections
• Update the sales calendar with sales appointments
• Assist with Edelweiss collections and review features
• Assist with other departmental and support tasks as requested
• Distribution of proprietary materials internally and to customers
• Maintain the Special Markets dummy library for both the trade and proprietary business
• Assist with proprietary projects as needed.

This is a temporary, part-time role based in our Somerville office starting in September and continuing until mid-December. Working an average of 21 hours per week during usual business hours will be necessary.

Candlewick Press, a leading publisher of books for children, seeks a Senior Digital Marketing Manager. Reporting to the VP of Consumer and Brand Marketing, this position will manage social media strategy from concept to execution including content creation, scheduling, and identifying/securing outside partners for Candlewick Press, Holiday House, Peachtree, and Peachtree Teen social media accounts; they will also play a key role in other digital marketing efforts, including e-newsletters, web content, and online campaigns. The ideal candidate will be an aesthetically-minded, experienced social media content creator with a knowledge of children's books marketplace; someone who keeps up-to-date on social media platforms and trends, and loves connecting a wide range of books with consumers. This is a highly collaborative role, perfect for someone with initiative and creativity, and also an eye for detail and scheduling.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing multiple social media channels across imprints
• Contributing to and executing digital marketing efforts across imprints
• Content creation and direction for books ranging from preschool board books to young adult novels, established brands and debut authors/illustrators
• Curating and creating dynamic photos and video content related to our books, authors, and events
• Managing day-to-day scheduling, posting, and optimization of content across social media platform
• Planning, producing, and implementing influencer campaigns, partnered giveaways, brand co-promotional programs, integrated digital events, and content campaigns
• Keeping up to date with current technologies and trends in social media to present to the team
• Close collaboration with sales and other marketing colleagues
• Assessing analytics using digital tools and using the data to drive social strategies
• Assisting in developing best practices and guidelines, and consulting with creators on their own social media efforts
• Being an active member of the global Trustbridge digital marketing teams, coordinating on social media promotions and backlist marketing initiatives
• Managing direct reports

Minimum 6 years of experience managing social media content, ideally for a children's book publisher

• Proficient across key social media platforms
• Proven ability to craft innovative social media campaigns and oversee their implementation for multiple book launches at a time
• Extensive experience creating visual content daily in a time-sensitive environment
• Ability to predict, anticipate, and respond to trends and engaging moments on various social platforms
• Developed eye for catchy and interesting content that can elevate social traffic and overall community engagement
• Experience setting KPIs for social media campaigns, and tracking and reporting on social analytics and data
• Excellent project management, organizational, and collaboration skills
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to craft engaging and thoughtful copy

Fluent in Canva and Adobe Photoshop * Understanding of social media analytics and listening tools * Understanding of key social measurement metrics * A passion for social media and for books is a must!

This is a full-time position which can be located in Somerville, MA or New York, NY with the option for hybrid work. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including medical, dental, life and disability insurance coverage; flex spending and 401k plans, voluntary benefits, generous paid time off and much more! Starting salary is 65-70k. Salary may vary based on a variety of factors including skills and experience.

Candlewick Press, a leading publisher of books for children located in Somerville, MA seeks an Operations Assistant. Reporting to the SVP of Global Operations, this position will be responsible for working with the Walker Books Group Foreign Rights team as well as helping to ensure key Candlewick data is complete across various systems.

The Operations Assistant will work to support the efforts of the Walker Books Group Foreign Rights team. Some of the responsibilities include:

• Share marketing materials, author blurbs, and reviews with the Fiction Foreign Rights Manager and team
• Help gather materials and copy for the Bologna and Frankfurt leaflets and enter copy into our bibliographic system
• Work with Design to make sure images for the leaflets are in Biblio in a timely fashion
• Assist with any requests from the Foreign Rights team in London
• Act as support for a Candlewick-based Global Fiction Rights Sales team
• Mail materials and samples as needed

Some of the metadata responsibilities include:

• Finalize seasonal copy, for both print and e-books, in Biblio as well as in the system of our distributor, Penguin Random House (PRH)
• Work with IT to upload excerpts for our fiction titles to PRH
• Assign theme and tags to our titles to help optimize search for our Sales and Marketing teams
• Use the weekly change report to update our titles in PRH's system
• Set up series in PRH's system and work with Editorial on series copy
• Conduct a regular audit of our cover images in PRH's system as well as on candlewick.com for our print and e-books and work with IT to fill the gaps
• Update copy with award information and update bios because of changes
• Share a seasonal grid with Contracts and Rights for an Insight check and update the dates in PRH's system once files are distributed
• Edit and update our titles on Goodreads as needed
• Help with data projects related to our ONIX feeds in coordination with our Senior Manager, Group Information Systems

And some of the operational responsibilities include:

• Send Happy Publication Day emails to our authors and illustrators
• Receive author and illustrator biographies; submitting them to CE; and then uploading them to Biblio
• Receive signed web disclaimers from authors and illustrators; sharing them with Contracts & Rights; and maintaining the database
• Solicit galley and promotional materials quantities from Sales and Marketing teams
• Conduct research as needed
• Perform other tasks as needed

A professional demeanor along a strong sense of prioritization, attention to detail and great communication skills along with excellent typing, spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills are also required. MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and other computer programming knowledge is necessary. Previous sales experience in Children's trade publishing is preferred and a love of children's books is a plus.

This is a full-time position based in Somerville, MA with the option for hybrid work. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including medical, dental, life and disability insurance; flex spending and 401k plans, voluntary benefits, generous paid time off and much more!

Reports To: National Account Manager

Summary:

Candlewick Press is seeking an Associate National Account Manager to join our Retail Sales team, supporting the National Account Manager to the Mass Market Channel. The candidate should be an enthusiastic and driven individual who is an analytical thinker with a keen eye for detail with a proven track record for understanding sales data. An interest in/passion for children's books and new technologies is a plus.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Support the National Account Manager in the day-to-day management of the Mass Market channel, working with Readerlink, the Mass Market's primary distributor. Identify and pitch key title opportunities, strategize and execute sales initiatives, and analyze title performance to inform future pitches and promotions.
• Understand and respond to the various needs of key retailers that fall under the Mass Market umbrella: Target, Walmart, Wholesale Clubs, airport stores, and a wide variety of regional and national drugstore and grocery chains. Communicate with relevant internal and external parties to resolve any issues with order fulfillment that may arise.
• Become an expert on external retailer portals in order to regularly run reports, upload assets, complete data analysis, market share intelligence, title activation, and assist with identifying inventory stock-up recommendations and reports on title trends.
• Assist in preparation for sell-in appointments by creating Edelweiss collections, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel grids, running reports, and gathering materials for sales kits.
• Assist in maintaining internal tracking grids and perform analysis to identify successful title promotions that can be repeated.
• Attend and participate in meetings with the ability to share ideas and opportunities to grow the business.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years prior publishing sales, marketing, or business development experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact with colleagues across all levels of an organization.
• Highly comfortable working with numbers and analyzing data.
• Ability and interest in learning new technologies.
• Experience with MS Office - strong proficiency with Excel a plus.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines on multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and generate solutions in a fast-paced environment.

This is a full-time position based in Somerville, MA with the option for hybrid work. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including medical, dental, life and disability insurance; flex spending and 401k plans, voluntary benefits, generous paid time off and much more!

Candlewick Press offers internships in the fall, spring, and summer according to the needs of various departments. The desired time commitment averages fourteen hours per week up to twelve weeks. We are a dynamic company that provides excellent opportunities to acquire firsthand knowledge of the publishing industry. We are looking for motivated, conscientious, and dedicated individuals with excellent organizational skills, as well as strong attention to detail, who are very eager to learn about the children's publishing industry and be part of a high-energy, creative team.

The ideal candidate majors in publishing or a related area of study and has a desire to learn about printing, estimating and the art of book making. Responsibilities include: Checking and circulating proofs and advanced copies of books; estimating and completing margin requests for potential reprint orders; reviewing invoices for sales materials; drafting memos and correspondence as needed; filing and archiving. Requires exceptional writing, communication and organizational skills, attention to detail and a positive attitude. Knowledge of printing is a plus. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe and Outlook on a PC platform. A production intern will learn about 1 and 4-color printing, bookmaking methods and terminology, the workflow of a publishing house and production's role in the process.