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Senior Marketing Director, Hachette Nashville Senior Marketing Director, Hachette Nashville

Hachette Book Group

Brentwood, TN
Full Time
Director
120k-140k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Marketing Director at Hachette Nashville is responsible for developing and overseeing marketing campaigns for individual titles, working closely with the publisher, editorial, and sales teams to optimize performance and achieve financial goals. The role involves managing budgets, analyzing data to refine strategies, and collaborating with authors and agents to maximize campaign effectiveness. The position emphasizes a strong understanding of consumer needs, data-driven decision making, and leadership within a dynamic publishing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Works closely with the Publisher, Sr. Director of PR, and Editorial Directors to optimize individual title performance and accomplish overall program financial goals.
  • Develops and oversees title-by-title marketing campaigns and advertising plans, managing budgets for each campaign.
  • Collaborates with the Hachette Book Group's New York sales force to develop and execute retail strategies.
  • Supervises, mentors, and develops marketing team members.
  • Utilizes data and insights to identify target audiences and refine advertising, promotional, and social media strategies.
  • Incorporates and analyzes data to improve campaign effectiveness and stay updated on new platforms and marketing tools.
  • Formulates and executes best practices for title metadata and positioning on retailer sites and in search.
  • Communicates directly with authors and agents to maximize campaign effectiveness, including social media optimization and author branding.
  • Tracks and reports campaign results to the publisher, authors, and agents.
  • Leads internal and external meetings, including presenting marketing strategies at seasonal sales meetings.
  • Builds relationships with colleagues in New York to share and improve marketing practices.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive marketing management experience with demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Strong creative vision and brand-building experience.
  • Proven ability to create integrated campaigns, including traditional, paid social, programmatic, and search advertising strategies.
  • Analytical skills to optimize campaigns for ROI, develop audience insights, and target strategies effectively.
  • Knowledge of metadata best practices and ability to position books on retailer sites and in search.
  • Ability to conceive and execute unique marketing positions and consumer-facing campaigns.
  • Results-oriented, motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently.
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in the publishing industry or with book marketing campaigns.
  • Familiarity with new marketing platforms and tools.
  • Experience working with authors and literary agents.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field.

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
  • Critical illness and hospital indemnity plans.
  • Long-term care and health/dependent care FSA.
  • Commuter benefit plan.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Travel assistance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Paid time off including 15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays, and sick leave.
  • Group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services.

Working at Hachette Book Group

Hachette Book Group values diversity and inclusion, reflecting a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views, and ideas. The company emphasizes the importance of representing diverse voices in all aspects of its business and strives to create an inclusive environment that supports growth and innovation.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 7, 2025
Job CategoryMarketing
Salary120k-140k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceDirector

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About Hachette Book Group

Website

hachettebookgroup.com

Location

Brentwood, TN

Industry

Book Publishers

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