Marketing Assistant

Marketing Assistant (Publishing)

Company Overview:

Tantor Media, a division of RB Media, is one of the largest audio book publishers in the World. Tantor Media has over 20 years of experience in the audio market publishing over 450 exclusive titles per month.

“Tantor” is Tarzan’s elephant friend in Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the first audiobook Tantor published. “Tantor” was chosen to represent the company because elephants never forget and we like to think of our titles as unforgettable. And just as those big ears make Tantor an excellent listener, the Tantor Media goal is to listen to – and respond to – our customer’s needs.

Department : Marketing

Location: Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Tantor Media has animmediate opening for an entry-level Marketing Assistant to help with administrative support for marketing efforts. This is a full-time position (40 hours weekly) that will report directly to the Marketing Manager.

Core Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility for this role is preparing marketing materials for all company imprints. Additional tasks may include creating spreadsheets for title distribution and performing general administrative tasks.

Includes but is not limited to:

• Sell sheet creation (title information page) for all company imprints
• Collecting and distributing of publicity, reviews, and media hits
• Assisting the Marketing Department in creating materials for sales and advertising
• Administrative support for other key production departments when needed

Required skills/knowledge:

• Minimum 4-year degree or equivalent experience
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience in the areas of spreadsheet creation, data gathering, fact checking
• Highly detailed and organized multitasker
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Motivated self-starter with a constant desire to meet and exceed goals
• Ability to work independently and effectively with internal departments and external contacts (authors, narrators, publishers, industry professionals), using diplomacy and creative solutions when problem-solving
• General understanding of marketing principles
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline driven environment and to adapt to changing priorities

Preferred skills/knowledge but not required:

• Familiarity with databases, including Microsoft Access
• Publishing and/or audiobook production experience
• Interest in audiobooks and books

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Tantor Media is an EO employer