Marketing & Operations Associate – Social Commerce

"Description Hachette Book Group is seeking an entrepreneurial and ambitious marketing & operations associate to support our growing social commerce revenue streams. The associate will help in the coordination of influencer marketing efforts, price promotions, and sales operations. The ideal candidate is passionate about new business growth and has experience with e-commerce operations. They are an excellent problem solver, have strong communication skills, and are excited to learn and grow in this new space. This position will report to the Director of Advertising & Social Commerce. The position is based out of our NYC office on a hybrid schedule. Please note our current hybrid model is 3 days in-office, 2 days working from home. How to Apply: Please apply with a resume and cover letter. This is a contract full-time position. The Marketing & Operations Associate will be required to work 35 hours a week. Expected contract start date on or around January 5, 2026. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Monitor orders for timeliness of processing & delivery to ensure consistent high-quality operations to support these new stores Assist with the coordination of warehouse shipments and the monitorship of inventory levels Project manage large-scale marketing and merchandising efforts in collaboration with the Director of Social Commerce and media companies such as Meta & TikTok Reserves, inventory, and demand management for social commerce products Monitor & report on sales trends and developments, communicate sales updates to imprint teams Coordinate influencer marketing campaigns by pulling title lists, checking P&Ls, and sending and monitoring plans Build and maintain digital storefronts with new, seasonal, and trending titles. Requirements Proficient in MS office tools, specifically Excel Experience building reports & making data digestible and actionable Strong project management and communication skills Excellent attention to detail Passionate about e-commerce and/or book publishing Ambitious when it comes to actioning opportunities and driving sales Appetite to work within a fast-growing and highly complex environment 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 $53,000-$58,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — 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. The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms."