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

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.