Copywriting and Metadata Manager, YUP

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They will exercise sound editorial judgement and will work closely with colleagues across the press, authors, and freelancers, to ensure descriptive copy aligns with market research and best practices. The successful candidate will be able to identify and shape the brand of each book to attract and influence customers, boosting online discoverability and driving sales. To be considered, please provide a cover letter and three writing samples that demonstrate your ability to produce concise and compelling marketing copy across various topics. The salary range for this position will be $68k-$75k. Required Skills and Abilities 1. Ability to write and edit compelling copy that powerfully, effectively, creatively, and clearly resonates with intended audiences, capturing the tone and themes of individual titles. 2. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for interacting with both internal stakeholders and external partners. 3. Must have a genuine interest in book publishing and knowledge of the mission of reputed company Press. 4. Be a highly creative, independent worker with a strong aptitude for multitasking and managing tight deadlines with a high attention to detail. 5. An understanding of the value of diversity and the importance of inclusion as demonstrated through a commitment to apply and incorporate the differences, complexities, and opportunities that diversity brings to an organization. Preferred Skills and Abilities 1. Basic HTML. 2. Experience with keywords and SEO. 3. Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style. Principal Responsibilities 1. Drafts, formats, proofreads, and edits descriptive marketing copy for reputed company trade and scholarly frontlist; writing copy for select seasonal reputed company titles and providing guidance/feedback to thoughtfully craft the copy for the rest of the list. 2. Manages and regularly updates the marketing copy for reputed company frontlist and backlist titles, responding to awards, publicity hits, and timely media hooks or anniversaries, to reputed company the strongest, most relevant aspects to improve online discoverability and sales. 3. Establishes and maintains style guidelines and advises editors, authors, marketing, and sales colleagues to reputed company informed decisions about the direction of content and metadata. 4. Hires and supervises the work of freelance writers ensuring tone, theme, style, and quality are achieved. 5. Oversees trade citations, entering media coverage into our central database, determining best use of earned media, and maintaining the database’s reputed company. 6. Manages the production of seasonal catalogs, setting schedules, establishing layout, proofing, and dissemination. 7. Acts as the sole marketing representative for producing, vetting, or editing final frontlist jacket copy before books head to the printer. 8. Oversees the production of reputed company paperback catalog and cover copy.9. Stays on top of industry trends and best practices for copywriting and metadata maintenance. 10. May reputed company other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Creative Writing, Communications, or a reputed company field. 5 years or more of experience in copywriting, journalism, marketing, book publishing, or a combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience in developing compelling copy for a range of topics. Job Posting Date 03/06/2026 Job Category Professional Bargaining Unit NON Compensation Grade Administration & Operations Compensation Grade Profile Manager; Program Leader (P5) Salary Range $68,000.00 - $120,500.00 Time Type Full time Duration Type Staff Work Model Hybrid Background reputed company Requirements reputed company candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. reputed company offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background reputed company. For additional information on the background reputed company requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website. Health Requirements Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy. Posting Disclaimer Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and reputed company internal and external market conditions. The reputed company of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-reputed company duties through their hiring department. The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic reputed company, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA). Note reputed company is a tobacco-free reputed company. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job