A small independent publisher and performing arts company is seeking a part-time (2 days a week) Sales & Marketing Coordinator.
Sales & Marketing Coordinator (p/t 0.4)
London
£8k p.a. (£20k pro rata)
This is the chance to join a dynamic, award-winning publisher and arts company. From its beginnings as a reading series in a converted railway arch in south London, Penned in the Margins has grown over the last twelve years to be a respected literary producer of new work live, in print and online. Penned in the Margins has been a member of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio since 2015, managing a busy programme of books, events and touring productions. Our publications have won or been shortlisted for awards including the Costa Book Awards, the Dylan Thomas Prize and the British Book Design & Production Awards.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Director to increase the company’s audiences and readers, and enhance the depth and breadth of its reach. The role will focus on marketing and sales for our books and events, but the successful applicant will have the opportunity to range across the company’s activities, from book production to artistic curation. Some general administration will also be required. This position would suit either a recent graduate looking for their first job in the arts, or a more experienced arts/publishing marketing professional seeking flexible part-time employment.
We are looking for someone with a dynamic, solutions-driven personality, but the role also demands reliability and the ability to organise one’s time and workload. You would be based in our office in Aldgate, central London. Due to the nature of our activities, some evening work would be expected. The role is offered on a twelve-month contract, renewable to three years, and the successful applicant would be expected to start in September.
Penned in the Margins supports equal opportunities and welcomes applications regardless of age, gender, race, faith, sexual orientation, social background or disability.
A passion for the arts and literature
Excellent time management skills
Excellent written skills, including grammar and punctuation
A confident telephone manner
An aptitude for copywriting
Strong research skills
Commercial acumen
The ability to think creatively
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Sales and marketing experience
PR experience
Event management experience
Working knowledge of the literary and performing arts press
Knowledge of contemporary literature (especially poetry)
Experience of fundraising within the arts and culture sectors
Knowledge of basic HTML
Experience using WordPress CMS or similar
Experience of, and interest in, social media platforms
Technical skills in audio and/or video production
To apply for this role please send your CV (no more than two pages) and a brief covering email outlining your suitability for the position to info@pennedinthemargins.co.uk
Friday 3 August 2018, 5pm
Interviews will be held week commencing 13 August 2018 in our office in central London
