Book Marketer (indie books)
reedsyNew York (NY)
Book Marketer (indie books)
Posted 12 days ago
reedsyNew York (NY)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
About Reedsy
Reedsy is a community of over 1,000,000 authors and 4,000 freelance publishing professionals. We connect authors with the best professionals in publishing to craft quality books that land on The New York Times Best Seller list: from editors to designers, illustrators, marketers, translators, and ghostwriters.
The role:
As a Reedsy marketer, you will collaborate directly with authors from around the world to help their stories reach the right audience. We are looking for marketers with expertise in:
Book marketing strategy for launch & growth
Metadata & blurb optimisation
Email marketing
Paid advertising
Media publicity
Social media for authors & influencer marketing You will receive project requests tailored to your skills and genre preferences and choose which projects to take on. You will set your own rates and we'll automatically handle contracts and payments for you. Alongside delivering professional work to a high standard, we expect Reedsy marketers to help clients develop the skills and confidence they need to manage their work more effectively in the future. This means:- Providing reasonable guidance on how to maintain or use the assets you deliver long after the project is complete.
- Being explicit about any ongoing tasks the client will need to manage after the project ends (for example campaign management).
- Where full outsourcing is unrealistic, helping clients understand the fundamentals so they can make informed decisions in the future. The most successful professionals on Reedsy don’t just complete a task—they guide clients through the process and help them feel confident in their decisions. Selection requirements
At least 3 years of relevant marketing experience in the services you provide.
Proven experience marketing at least 5 commercially successful books. (To provide paid advertising services, you can also submit successful projects in industries other than publishing).
Experience with a renowned publishing company, or a history of high-quality work with a bestselling author or book will be positively valued.
Before you apply
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Your profile is current
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Two examples you can talk through
Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.
A number in mind
What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.
Your notice period
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Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.