SUMMARY:

The Communications Associate will be responsible for providing support to HBG’s Communications team, reporting into the SVP, Corporate Communications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Bookends (HBG intranet) with content creation, homepage graphics, company calendar, and site administration and strategy
• Coordinate content from HR, Facilities, IT and other contributors for weekly internal recap, This Week @ HBG
• Coordinate Hachette Reads program with publishers and ERGs, support author events in program
• Manage HOLLi (ebook + audiobook library for staff), upload new titles, create feature shelves
• Track HBG bestsellers, corporate press coverage, industry tech news; compile weekly Digital Digest
• Order and ship book donations and handle check requests for donations
• Handle monthly T&E reports and assist with invoice coding/electronic filling
• Schedule and support meetings for SVP Communications and Communications Director
• Various other duties as assigned including but not limited to: assisting with special projects and company events, creating resources for publicists on Bookends, supporting DEI initiatives

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Prior administrative assistance in busy executive office and/or prior PR/marketing experience preferred
• Strong interest in book publishing
• Ability to multi-task and manage tasks effectively
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills
• Must have an ability to learn different computer systems/databases easily and have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and to partner with colleagues in multiple departments with varied roles
• Experience with information and graphic design preferred

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The compensation for this position is $50,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, location and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects. Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k), incentive plan eligibility, educational training opportunities and more.