Associate Marketing Manager, Grand Central Publishing
Hachette Book Group
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- October 15, 2026
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Grand Central Publishing, a division of Hachette Book Group, seeks an Associate Marketing Manager to join our team. GCP is an industry leader in publishing commercial fiction and nonfiction across categories. Our authors include Harlan Coben, Min Jin Lee, Tia Williams, Callie Hart, David Baldacci, Reese Witherspoon, and Colleen Hoover among others.
This role will have the opportunity to aid in all aspects of developing strategic title marketing campaigns across a portfolio of commercial fiction and select nonfiction. The Associate Marketing Manager should be highly motivated, enthusiastic about publishing and social media, and enjoy reading broadly across commercial fiction. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about connecting readers with books through innovative marketing tactics and who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented self-starter, an exceptional written and verbal communicator, and an organized project manager who can balance multiple priorities while driving campaigns forward. They are social savvy, proactive, creative, and data-informed, bringing fresh ideas, strong follow-through, and a collaborative mindset to every project.
Responsibilities
- Lead and/or support the creation and execution of innovative title-marketing campaigns for 6-12 titles per season across the commercial fiction space (suspense, romance, fantasy, literary fiction)
- Work closely with publishing, editorial, publicity and sales, and the larger marketing department to implement cohesive campaigns and promotions and communicate updates and takeaways
- Communicate directly with authors and agents from pre-publication through on sale
- Work alongside other team members to manage and grow the Grand Central Publishing social and email marketing channels as well as help oversee our influencer program, identifying opportunities to deepen engagement and maximize reach
- Assist in planning and executing virtual and in-person events that build excitement for GCP titles and strengthen relationships with authors, influencers, and fans
- Actively participate in internal meetings, as well as be able to lead meetings with authors, agents, and other internal stakeholders
- Maintain awareness of the adult book market and publishing industry and suggest new and innovative ways to market our titles
Qualifications
- BA, BS degree
- 3–5 years of experience in publishing, digital marketing, social media marketing, entertainment, or a related consumer brand
- Demonstrated success developing and executing multi-channel marketing campaigns
- Passion for commercial fiction and a strong understanding of the online book community
- Experience managing multiple campaigns with competing priorities and deadlines
- Strong project management skills with exceptional organizational abilities
- Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills across social, email, and web
- Experience presenting in front of large groups including internal meetings and with outside partners
- Strong interest in audience development and platform best practices across TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, and emerging channels
- Experience using analytics to measure campaign performance and optimize future marketing efforts
- Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, email marketing platforms, and content management systems preferred
Application Information
- To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter
- Location: New York City (Hybrid – three days per week in the office)
Compensation and Benefits
- The compensation for this position is $62,000-71,000
- Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more
- There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Critical illness, hospital indemnity, and long-term care insurance
- Health and dependent care FSA
- Commuter benefit plan
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Travel assistance
- 401(k)
- Discretionary bonus program
- PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave)
- Group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services
- Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment
- Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms
