Carcanet Press Ltd is a world-class publisher of Anglophone and translated poetry, past and present, with important activity in other literary genres. It was established in 1969. An Arts Council England NPO, it is located in central Manchester.
They are an inclusive employer and publisher, our list foregrounding major writers from the UK, Europe, the Caribbean, the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. They welcome applicants from anywhere who have the necessary skills and are able to locate in Manchester. Carcanet’s current office is not readily accessible to those with serious mobility issues.
This is a full-time office-based job at a competitive salary.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to undertake a 45-minute exercise to assess their skills.
The application deadline is 12 noon on 5 September, with interviews to be held in the following ten days. Please send a covering letter to schmidt@carcanet.co.uk and attach a CV.
Main responsibilities:
- Independently manage Carcanet and PN Review’s social media schedules and devise new campaigns
- Compile the weekly newsletter
- Maintain the website
- Support sales with online shop maintenance
- Manage Carcanet and PNR Blog and YouTube output
- Analyse and report online statistics
- Promote and assist with online and in-person events
- Help develop PNR advertising and subscriber list
- Support colleagues with general administrative duties
Working with Sales and Marketing Managers:
- Liaise with sales reps and industry contacts
- Maintain and develop media relationships
- Solicit and arrange for reviews and interviews
- Record and publicise media coverage
- Submit books and authors to prizes and publicise results
Skills/requirements:
- Able to work independently and work in a team
- Excellent written communication skills
- Knowledge of mainstream and emerging social media platforms
- Highly organised
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Willingness to try new things and take risks
- Quick learner
Desirable:
- Appreciation of literature, especially poetry
- Familiarity with Carcanet/PNR
- Experience with Adobe InDesign
- Experience with SEO and SEM management tools