Marketing & Publicity Coordinator - Otago University Press at University of Otago

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jul, 26

Salary

80285.0

Posted On

14 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Marketing strategy, Publicity, Copywriting, Media relations, Event management, Social media management, Website maintenance, Database management, Communication, InDesign, Photoshop, Book industry knowledge, Project coordination

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ OTAGO UNIVERSITY PRESS | TE WHARE TĀ O ŌTĀKOU WHAKAIHU WAKA RESEARCH DIVISION | TE WĀHANGA MATUA RANGAHAU About us | Mō mātou Otago University Press, Te Whare Tā o Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is an award-winning publisher of quality books with a focus on New Zealand and the Pacific. Our publishing list is mainly non-fiction and includes history, natural history, te ao Māori, politics, health, contemporary issues, biography and memoir, literature and the arts. Otago University Press also publishes several collections of poetry each year, as well as Landfall Tauraka, New Zealand's longest-running and leading journal of new writing and art. The role | Te mahi As Marketing & Publicity Coordinator you will develop and execute marketing and publicity strategies for Otago University Press and its publications. You will also organise and promote book launches, whilst also writing producing and distributing newsletters, media releases and other marketing material. Other key tasks include: • Liaising with authors, media, booksellers and booksellers’ agents. • Preparing sales material and New Title Information sheets. • Maintaining the OUP website, Facebook page, Instagram and X feeds. • Working proactively with book festival organisers. • Maintaining well-organised files and databases. Skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako Alongside a love of books and reading, you will be a responsible, efficient and enthusiastic person with strong organisational skills. You are professional with a high degree of initiative and be an excellent communicator all round. You will also have: • Relevant publicity and/or marketing experience, ideally within the book industry; OR a qualification in marketing, communications, publishing or a related field (e.g. the Graduate Diploma in Publishing from Whitireia New Zealand). • Knowledge of and interest in the Aotearoa book market, publishing and publishing trends, including both traditional and digital marketing approaches. • Experience working in a publishing house or within the book industry, with InDesign and Photoshop and with website maintenance is preferred, but not essential. Further details | Pūroko This is a full-time (37.5 hours), permanent position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The appointment range for this position is $69,931 to $74,609. Top of Range $80,285. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position. For further information please contact Sue Wootton, Publisher – Otago University Press, via the contact details below. Application | Tono To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2600621 will close on Tuesday, 5 May 2026. Applications may be reviewed as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time. Additional Information Contact: Sue Wootton Position details: Job Description Further Information: Department Website Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email Location: About Dunedin

Responsibilities

The Marketing & Publicity Coordinator will develop and execute marketing and publicity strategies for Otago University Press publications. Key tasks include organizing book launches, managing social media channels, and liaising with authors, media, and booksellers.