Publicity & Marketing Assistant/Associate, Timber Press

Hachette Book Group•Portland, OR

2d•$46,000 - $49,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Timber Press, a division of Hachette Book Group, is looking for Publicity & Marketing Associate to join our team. This is a highly collaborative role, reporting to the Associate Director of Publicity, and working closely within our integrated marketing and publicity departments. We’re looking for a creative, curious individual with a passion for nature-focused nonfiction. The ideal candidate will support the development of strategic, title-specific campaigns and partner with colleagues across departments on broader imprint initiatives. This role offers hands-on involvement in crafting and executing customized campaigns. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, enthusiastic self-starter eager to collaborate across teams and grow within a supportive, idea-driven environment. We value creative thinkers who are excited to contribute to a wide variety of titles. This is a Portland, Oregon based role, requiring three days per week in the office.

Requirements

Some experience in publicity, marketing or publishing is a plus but is not required
A demonstrated ability to innovate and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines while taking full ownership of assigned titles
Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work cross-functionally while independently developing and executing marketing and publicity plans
Fluency in core marketing tools and strategies, including email marketing, social media, influencer partnerships, and SEO; familiarity with Canva, TikTok, Instagram, Substack, Pinterest, and Facebook a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Interest in the book influencer landscape, audience insights, and data analytics

Responsibilities

Monitor and track media coverage using Muck Rack and Google; build and maintain targeted media outreach lists
Draft and distribute publicity communications, including press materials, media pitches, and the weekly email to the Sales team
Manage galley submissions to trade publications and coordinate award submissions
Conduct influencer research and outreach to support campaign goals
Create and schedule social media content across key platforms and contribute blog posts as needed
Update seasonal SEO copy, optimize metadata, and maintain recommended product listings
Conduct competitive title (comp-copy) research to inform campaign strategy
Support author tours and events, including travel coordination and logistics