Marketing and Programming Manager (late Feb, 2022)
KYD is one of Australia’s leading online literary magazines with a fast-growing membership base. We also program prizes and awards, mentorships, book clubs, online writing courses, and other editorial services. Each year we publish an annual anthology of short fiction.
The successful applicant will have 3+ years’ experience in social media marketing, preferably in the arts sector. You will have outstanding written and presentation skills, be an effective manager of people, be highly organised and confident, and have the capacity to multitask in a fast-paced working environment. You must have a business development mindset.
The successful applicant will also have strong proficiency in MS Office suites, MailChimp, Canva and WordPress. Experience in selling online advertising and event programming, as well as an understanding of the Australian publishing industry, is desirable.
The key responsibilities of the Marketing and Programming Manager include:
- Digital marketing campaigns, SEO and social media strategies for all KYD activities
- Design and program new online writing courses and mentorships
- Develop membership and readership growth strategies
- Meet monthly advertising budgets
- Meet sales targets on other KYD activities
- Produce annual external funding applications
- Work closely with the Publishing Director
Kill Your Darlings is a small, dynamic and energetic organisation. We have a strong industry reputation and a focus on delivering magazine content and writing services of the highest quality. This is an opportunity to both grow your marketing and programming experience, as well as your role in our company.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse and marginalised backgrounds to apply for this role.
This is a part-time position (0.6), the equivalent of three days per week, based in the KYD office.
Applications including a cover letter addressing key responsibilities, plus a CV, should be made in writing to Rebecca Starford, Publishing Director: [email protected].
Key details:
Job title: Marketing and Programming Manager
Commencing: Late February 2022
Location: Fitzroy North, Victoria
Salary: $70,000 ($63,636 + super) pro rata
Applications close: Friday, 19 November at 5pm AEDT
