[Hiring] Associate Manager, Digital Marketing @Bertelsmann-Jobs

Role Description

Do you have a knack for spotting trends before everyone else? Are you the friend who always knows what's taking off on BookTok, Instagram, or Threads? Do you love creating content, building online communities, and finding new ways to connect readers with their next favorite book?

The Berkley imprint at Penguin Random House is seeking an Associate Manager, Digital Marketing to lead digital marketing campaigns across a portfolio of commercial fiction. Reporting to the Associate Director, Digital Marketing, this role will:

• Develop and execute integrated digital marketing campaigns from announcement through a book’s publication and beyond.
• Own day-to-day management of Berkley Pub and Ace Books social media channels, including Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and emerging platforms.
• Lead content planning, creation, copywriting, and publishing across assigned social channels while maintaining a consistent brand voice.
• Partner with the Berkley Romance social media content creator to develop engaging, platform-first content that amplifies key campaigns and connects with readers.
• Manage and grow online reader communities and influencer programs, identifying opportunities to deepen engagement and maximize reach.
• Analyze campaign performance using platform analytics and provide recommendations based on audience insights and trends.
• Coordinate multiple marketing campaigns simultaneously with publicity, editorial, design, and external partners.
• Identify emerging social media trends and recommend innovative marketing opportunities for Berkley and Ace titles.
• Assist in planning and executing virtual and in-person events that build reader communities, generate excitement for Berkley titles, and strengthen relationships with authors, influencers, and fans.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in digital marketing, social media marketing, publishing, entertainment, or a related consumer brand.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing multi-channel digital marketing campaigns.
• Strong understanding of audience development, community management, and platform best practices across TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, and emerging channels.
• Experience using analytics to measure campaign performance and optimize future marketing efforts.
• Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills across social, email, and web.
• Experience managing multiple campaigns with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong project management skills with exceptional organizational abilities.
• Collaborative approach with the confidence to present ideas and influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, email marketing platforms, and content management systems preferred.
• Passion for commercial fiction and a strong understanding of the online book community.

Requirements

• The salary for this position is $70,500.
• All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.
• Applications for this role will be accepted through August 20, 2026, or until the role is filled.
• A complete application should include your resume and cover letter, as both are required for consideration.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription drug insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Educational Assistance & generous paid time off