Marketing and Publicity Associate

DescriptionPOSITION DESCRIPTIONThe American Philosophical Society, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1743, and today, the oldest and most distinguished learned society in the United States, seeks a Marketing and Publicity Associate to assist with the marketing and promotion of books and journals produced by the APS Press, the oldest scholarly press in North America. This is a unique opportunity to work with thinkers and writers in all areas of scholarship and to help their books reach a wider audience, and to help build the APS Press to become the publication engine of the larger APS program of promoting useful knowledge. Because the APS Press is a small press, the Marketing/Publicity Associate will have an important role in helping define the marketing and publicity strategy for the press, as well as the market for each book, and will be the main point of contact for libraries, booksellers, authors, and reviewers when it comes to promoting our products.Job Responsibilities and Expectations:Book Marketing and Publicity Draft marketing copy, social media content, and email marketing campaignsResearch, organize, and develop media contact lists across trade, academic, and library outletsImplement book publicity campaignsMaintain Press author events calendar and promote upcoming eventsCoordinate the Press social media content calendar and post content regularlyPlan and prepare content for monthly and/or thematic promotionsImplement, process, and regularly report media coverage for Press booksSchedule, prepare, and occasionally staff book exhibits at academic conferences and local book festivals as neededSubmit titles for book prizes and journal reviewsFollow up sales leads with APS Press partner Penn Press. May call on local bookstoresGive sales/marketing feedback on Press projects and marketing material, including creating the APS Press catalog, and proofing the Penn Press catalogCollate and produce the APS News, a yearly glossy newsletter about the activities of the APS that year. This includes liaising with vendors for the best deals on design and printing, as well as with department heads throughout the APS for their reports.Collate and produce the APS Yearbook, including liaising with vendors for the best deals, and with department heads throughout the APS for their reports.Schedule, staff, and run the bi-monthly Publishing Salons, which entails coming up with themes, finding speakers, marketing the event, and hostingHelp develop a comprehensive marketing strategy for the Press as it grows, in coordination with the APS communications manager and the larger APS marketing and communication effortsMarketing Support WorkCorrespond with authors, customers, media, vendors/partners, event venues, and others, fulfilling requests in a timely/professional mannerResearch sales and marketing leadsWrite occasional blog posts or newsletter articles about the APS Press or specific booksEstablish good working relationships with other departments at the APS, the Committee on Publications, and Penn PressSuggest Press related topics for the APS monthly e-newslettersDraft press releases to announce APS Press newsOther duties as assignedQualificationsJob Requirements and QualificationsA bachelor's degree preferred, or an affinity for advanced scholarshipAbility to work collaboratively and quickly with others as well as independentlyComputer proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign and Photoshop) essential, and strong data skills, including experience with publishing database systems (for example, Biblio, Global Tracking, Firebrand) as well as SalesForce.Mastery of detail-oriented work, time-management, and project management.Strong and versatile communication skills, both written and spokenDemonstrable time-management and organizational skills, and appreciation for detailKnowledge of book marketing and publicity (scholarly publishing experience preferred but not required)Experience with copyediting, proofreading, and book/journal publicity processOff-hours conference travel may be occasionally necessaryWeekend/evening assistance with various APS events necessaryInstitutional requirements: Background check required after a conditional job offer is made.This is a full-time position with benefits. The society offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 403b with employer match, and a generous policy of paid days off.Environmental/Physical CapabilitiesThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position operates in a professional office environment within the organization. The role frequently interacts with Members and grant and fellowship recipients, requiring extended periods of standing, often for multiple hours at a time. The role may also involve occasional walking, light lifting (up to 25 pounds), and repetitive motions such as typing or using office equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.About APSToday, the American Philosophical Society is a dynamic and multifaceted research institution with a mission of "promoting useful knowledge." (It should be noted that "Philosophy" in the eighteenth century meant inquiry, and the Society today embraces its motto of nullo discrimine ("without distinction") by supporting the advancement of knowledge in all fields of knowledge through several program areas.) The Society is led by dynamic, new leadership that honors its venerable history while finding ways to increase its impact in the modern world:• Research: The Society plays an important role in providing independent research support to the brightest young minds -particularly important in a time when research dollars are scarcer. Its international grants and fellowship program funds over 300 scholars a year and supports research projects on all seven continents and in virtually all disciplines.• Unique Collections and Resources: With over 14 million pages of manuscripts, including the papers of Benjamin Franklin, the journals of Lewis and Clark, and seven Nobel Laureates, its Library is home to one of the most distinguished research collections in the United States. The Library houses four research centers and supports a museum next to Independence Hall that regularly receives 100,000 visitors from around the country.• The APS Press, the oldest continuously operating imprint in North America, produces a series of thought-provoking books and journals every year.• Convening Conversations: At the heart of the Society sits its many convenings of thought leaders who share cutting edge research in all fields of knowledge, a tradition that dates to the Society's founding.• A Home to Pathbreakers: As a learned society, the APS is guided and governed by its elected membership, which includes approximately 1,000 individuals who were elected because of their significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge. It is considered the most distinguished learned society in the United States. Seventeen presidents, dozens of Pulitzer Prize winners, Academy Award winners, Supreme Court justices, governors, and nearly 100 Nobel Laureates have been elected to Membership.Collectively, the Society's work and culture embody "the life of the mind."The Society is based on Independence National Historic Park in Philadelphia, PA. To learn more, please visit: Application Instructions Please submit a resume or CV with a cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for the position to Interfolio. References will be requested for Finalist.

Created: 2026-04-02