Marketing Assistant, Workman Kids
Yesterday• New York, NY
Workman Kids is searching for a Marketing Assistant to provide support for our NY-based team. Workman Kids publishes books that bring a world of possibilities to young readers through innovative, educational, and inspiring books that entertain, enrich, and inform! Featuring beloved and bestselling brands such as Brain Quest®, Paint by Sticker® Kids, and Indestructibles®. Workman Kids is committed to growing a new generation of inquisitive minds and lifelong readers!
Reporting to the Associate Publisher/Head of Marketing and Publicity, this is an integral role that works across teams and provides insight into how these key departments bring our books to market. We are looking for someone who is innovative, creative, and detail-orientated as well as being passionate about children’s book publishing!
This position is hybrid, working out of Hachette’s NYC office three days a week and remotely two days.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Copywriting for assets such as activity sheets + merchandizing kits, advertisements, branded materials, and more to develop campaign & brand specific assets with the Creative Services team
- Working closely with the Digital Marketing team to coordinate newsletters, video content, advertising & more
- Assist with creating and maintaining the department digital filing system, including the creation of seasonal grids, sales account promotional trackers, marketing plan shells, and budget templates for future seasons
- Work closely with the Publicity & Digital Assistant to generate social content both designed & lifestyle for our vibrant social media promotions
- Interact professionally with authors and agents, as well as internal departments within WK and HBG, including design, editorial, production, and sales.
- Administrative tasks include processing weekly invoices for the department, maintenance of marketing and publicity budget (in collaboration with the AP), facilitating kit mailings, note-taking at meeting, etc.
- Travel (as needed) to represent Workman Kids and School & Library conferences around the country
- Provided additional support as needed for WRPG School & Library Marketing Manager such as award submissions, newsletters and more
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Passion for working in the children’s media space, experience working with children’s books a plus!
- Strong & creative copywriter
- Unique problem solver with a willingness to learn & collaborate
- Knowledge and enthusiasm for pop culture and trends in children’s marketplace
- Meets deadlines and can manage time effectively with good follow-up and follow-through
- Excellent administrative skills
- Strong verbal and written communications skills, able to work with colleagues at every level of seniority.
- Highly organized, capable of multi-tasking
- A sharp attention to detail
- Self-directed and able to work independently to achieve goals
- Familiar with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Canva and Excel or other like tools
As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.
Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The compensation for this position is $50,000. 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.
The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, 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) and 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.
Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The compensation for this position is $50,000. 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.
The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, 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) and 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.
Client-provided location(s): New York, NY
Job ID: oxfMxfwP
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-09-09T18:34:21
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
- Volunteer Time Off
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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