Description:
We’re looking for an Original Content Associate to join our innovative team focused on demand-based, data-driven original ebook, audiobook, and podcast projects across a variety of prescriptive and narrative nonfiction categories. This role will support the Original Content team as we ideate, negotiate, develop, publish, and market content in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. This position has opportunity for career growth, and reports directly to the Head of Original Content Development and Publishing.
About you:
You’re perpetually curious and translate that curiosity into action. You take pride in your analysis skills, as well as your ability to translate research into persuasive presentations. You are as comfortable digging into data as you are engaging with people. You are passionate about content and the ways audiences can connect with content. If this sounds like your ideal next chapter, we’d love to hear from you!
What you’ll do/Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Support Original Content development through deep project research on topics, trends, audiences, authors, and all types of creator talent.- Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports showing progress against KPIs that are digestible and actionable for internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide actionable genre, topic, and audience analysis to Acquisitions Editors.
- Draft marketing copy and facilitate internal & external presentation materials.
- Support expansion of our freelance network of editorial, art, audio, and copywriter professionals through research and evaluation.
- Manage metadata and data entry into company systems.
- Align with Project Management on work back schedules and deliverable specs.
- Provide general Editorial support including in-bound submissions review, digital audio and text proofing, author/talent/agency communications, and live/virtual events facilitation as needed.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years experience in commercial trade book editorial, online content strategy, digital publishing, journalism, public relations, and/or literary agency work.- Strong interest in nonfiction and unearthing consumer needs through data analysis.
- Demonstrated research skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong project management skills, organization skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to build and maintain relationships
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented, growth-mindset environment
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
- Strong and innovative problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with contracts
- Proficient with software used for editing, reviewing, uploading, and transferring manuscripts and promotional materials
- Facility with Looker, Jira, Airtable, GSuite, PubTrack Digital/Bookscan, Bookstat, and/or Klopoteck