Book and Audience Marketing Manager - Chicago

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1 day ago

$65,000 - $70,000 (USD)

Location: · Hybrid (Chicago) or Remote · Job Type: · Full-Time · Compensation Range: · $65,000 - $70,000 USD Salary · The compensation above is the estimated hiring range for this position. Final offers are determined based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, qu ...

Job description

Location:
Hybrid (Chicago) or Remote

Job Type:
Full-Time

Compensation Range:
$65,000 - $70,000 USD Salary

The compensation above is the estimated hiring range for this position.

Final offers are determined based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related considerations.

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The Book & Audience Marketing Manager helps connect our books with the readers who will love them.

This role leads our influencer partnerships, reader communities, social media presence, and seasonal campaigns that strengthen reader engagement and amplify book launches.

It's a blended role that both executes launch plans for select titles and builds sustainable audience ecosystems that extend reach, nurture loyal readers, and drive ongoing discovery of new releases and backlist titles.

Working closely with Book Marketers, Digital Marketing, Sales, Acquisitions, and Authors, this position helps ensure our books are not only launched well, but continue to be found, shared, and treasured.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Own marketing strategy and execution for a select, audience-driven titles, including brands, Bible studies, kids' books, and repackaged backlist
Develop positioning, messaging, and launch plans in alignment with publishing and sales goals
Coordinate with authors, internal teams, and partners to ensure cohesive and timely launches
Support broader launch efforts for priority titles through audience and community amplification
Develop and manage relationships with creators, partners, ministries, and advocates who extend reach and deepen impact
Plan and execute seasonal and thematic initiatives (e.g., reading challenges, Bible study campaigns, special series) that serve both audience growth and book launches
Create opportunities for repeat interaction with authors, brands, and publishing initiatives across owned and earned touchpoints
Track performance and refine community and partnership strategies based on reach, engagement, and alignment
Own strategy, voice, and execution for publisher social media channels
Oversee day-to-day management of social media campaigns.
Create actionable plans to both grow and maintain followers on social media platforms.
Provide graphic design direction for social media assets and deliverables.
Supervise all aspects of incoming messages and social media interaction with customers and ensure a positive customer service experience.
Plan content that supports launches, seasonal initiatives, and evergreen discovery
Collaborate with Book Marketers and Digital Marketing to ensure alignment across campaigns
Monitor engagement, trends, and platform performance to continually improve impact
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Three years of experience in marketing, social media management, audience engagement, or consumer-facing roles
Experience managing multiple projects, audience-focused initiatives, marketing campaigns
Strong understanding of digital marketing channels, including social media, email, websites, SEO, and analytics
Ability to think both creatively and analytically, using data to inform decisions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Alignment with and commitment to Moody Publishers' mission and values
Ability to travel as needed
Authorized to work in the US legally without sponsorship

Preferred Requirements
Experience in publishing, preferably Christian publishing or faith-based content
Understanding of audience development and community engagement
Biblical or theological training (formal or informal)
Google Analytics certification (or willingness to obtain)

Work Environment/Conditions
Moody Publishers is a part of Moody Bible Institute, which is a Christian-based Higher Education and Media Ministry. We exist to equip people with the Truth of God's Word.

If you are mission-minded, and have a servant's heart, join us as we look to further impact the Kingdom of God.

This is a full-time position, generally scheduled Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work as needed.

The role may be performed in a hybrid capacity for candidates within the Chicagoland area, or fully remote for candidates located outside of Chicagoland.

Some statewide and limited international travel will be required.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Additional Information

Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation.

Candidates must align with MBI's Christian identity. Employees are expected to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to the Community Standards.

We comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and any other applicable legally protected category.

As a religious institution, we have the right to, and do, require that employees hold beliefs consistent with our Doctrinal Statement and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our religious beliefs, as explained in our Community Standards.

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