Marketing Coordinator / Marketing Executive

The role

Bristol University Press is an award-winning international publisher of social science books and journals based at the University of Bristol with a strong mission to make a difference with our publications.

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, flexible Marketing Executive/Coordinator – trade publicity to join our team as maternity cover on a part-time (21 hours/60% FTE) fixed-term contract until April 2026 or the earlier return of the postholder.

This is a hybrid role working in our Bristol office at least two days a week including Thursdays

What will you be doing?

You will take responsibility for marketing groups of titles and related journals in a specific subject area, liaising with authors and editors, including the books in digital campaigns including online events and planning and implementing exhibits at conferences and launches. You will also provide publicity support to the Marketing Manager for our growing list of trade titles, including:

• writing press releases;
• building and maintaining lists of press contacts;
• managing the events database and pitching relevant authors;
• assisting with arranging book launches and
• mailing press contacts with new information about forthcoming books.

You should apply if

The job will suit a great communicator, organiser and decision-maker with experience of design software including InDesign and Canva.

You will be an excellent team player used to delivering to tight deadlines. Great copywriting and proof-reading skills are also essential.

A marketing qualification is desired but an understanding of marketing academic and trade books is essential.

The role is being advertised at two grades: candidates with experience of publicity for trade books will be strongly preferred and may be appointed at the higher grade level.

There are two job descriptions attached covering both levels.

Additional information

For informal queries about the roles on offer please contact Kathryn King Kathryn.king@bristol.ac.uk

Contract type: Fixed Term Cover Position

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

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