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Marketing Specialist - B&DR

Job Details

David C Cook Colorado Springs - Colorado Springs, CO
Full Time
4 Year Degree
$20.96 - $26.21 Hourly
Day
Marketing

Description

Strategic Responsibility:

The Marketing Specialist for Books and Digital Resources (B&DR) will play a pivotal role in executing strategic marketing initiatives to promote and drive the sales of our books and digital resources. The position’s responsibilities will encompass a range of marketing activities, both online and offline, with a focus on creating compelling campaigns to reach target audiences and maximize product visibility.

This position will also have project administrator responsibilities such as working alongside marketing managers to help prepare and assign marketing tasks and deadlines for all marketing elements for each approved project.  This will include working with the marketing team to help assign the project budget allocation, to coordinate the commissioning of independent contracts, as required for each marketing task, and to code, obtain authorization signatures and submit to accounts payable, all relevant marketing invoices submitted. This position will attend and set up marketing meetings as required and assist the marketing task in supportive tasks as and when required. 

Job Description:

Provide marketing support to the Books & DR marketing team. 

Serves are liaison to between DCC marketing team and media vendors. Works with creative teams to develop marketing assets and makes sure assets are delivered to media outlets for campaigns.

Co-leader with the Books Marketing Manager in creating three seasonal marketing catalogs for internal and external retail sales teams.     

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

The Marketing Specialist – B&DR must be a mature Christian with a strong faith commitment, who agrees with the company's Statement of Faith.

Formal Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in marketing, with a focus on books, digital resources, or related industries. Project administration experience a plus.

Specialized Knowledge/Certification: Strong understanding of the publishing industry, digital trends, and emerging technologies. Experience in Christian publishing highly preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Creativity and ability to think outside the box. Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Equipment Knowledge: General office equipment, Mac Computers. Microsoft Office for iOS. Project management tools.

Core Competencies: 

  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Self-starter
  • Good Decision Maker
  • Good task focus
  • Organized
  • Planner
  • Self-screens work
  • Achiever – strong initiative
  • Accurate
  • Sound judgment
  • Contribute to a working environment of mutual Christian encouragement by upholding Christian standards in all working practices and relationships
  • Passion for Christian books

Benefits and Perks:

  • Medical Plan: HDHP w/ HSA (All Staff) or Direct Primary Care Option (Colorado Employees Only)
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • 401(k) w/ Company Match ($0.50 on the $1 up to 10% of eligible compensation)
  • Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance Options
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Accident
  • Life Assistance Plan

Other Benefits:

  • Adoption Benefit
  • Benevolence Fund
  • Service Recognition Leave
  • Volunteer Days
  • Holidays
  • Sick Time
  • Pet Insurance Discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Maternity Leave
  • Paternity Leave
  • New Childbirth Assistance

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. David C Cook is a dynamic work environment where positions evolve and change. As a result, the Company reserves the right to modify, delete or add job responsibilities, metrics and benchmarks as necessary to meet business needs. In addition, expectations of performance will be defined in regular performance discussions.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

 
 
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