Senior Marketing Manager, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Hachette Book Group
MarketingFull Time$70k - $75k
- Posted
- October 26, 2026
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The Little, Brown Books for Young Readers imprint of Hachette Book Group is seeking a Senior Marketing Manager to join our team, reporting to the VP of Marketing and managing a direct report. We're looking for a dynamic, creative, detail-oriented, and collaborative marketer with an enthusiasm for children's and young adult books.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute title-specific trade and consumer marketing campaigns for Christy Ottaviano Books and division titles across age categories
- Act as indie sales channel liaison for division, partnering with indie sales team on promotions and merchandising
- Communicate professionally and effectively with authors, illustrators, agents, and other external stakeholders
- Present at Sales Conference and other key meetings
- Conceive vision and craft copy for marketing plans, metadata, ads, promotional items, extension resources, websites, and other marketing collateral
- Book advertising and promotions with external vendors
- Manage video asset strategy
- Create video, audio, and written/blog content, appearing on screen on social media accounts and websites
- Manage catalog assets, including copywriting and asset delivery
- Oversee ebook and audiobook promotions for division
- Make metadata keyword and strapline recommendations across frontlist and backlist titles, staying informed and educating team on current best practices
- Monitor sales data, reporting weekly on title performance, competition, and preorders
- Attend industry events, conferences, and festivals as a brand representative
- Partner with other teams and departments, including Creative Services, Publicity, School & Library, Editorial, Marketing Strategy, and Sales
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- 6+ years of experience in book publishing, marketing, or equivalent
- Interest in children's and young adult books
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop), video editing (Premiere), digital photography, and WordPress
- Self-starter with the ability to work within a fast-paced, deadline-observant, and collaborative environment
- Excellent written, verbal, and social communication skills
- Comfortable being on-camera and on social media talking about books
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Location
- New York City (Hybrid – three days per week in the office)
Application Information
- Please provide your resume and cover letter to be considered.
Compensation and Benefits
- The compensation range for this position is $70,000–75,000
- Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Accidental death and dismemberment
- Critical illness and hospital indemnity
- Long-term care
- 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 job classification, hours worked, and length of employment; benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms
