Who: Fantagraphics Books
Position: e-commerce/Social Media Marketing
Where: Seattle
What: Want to work for the Publisher of the World’s Greatest Cartoonists?
Fantagraphics are hiring in their marketing department and looking for candidates with a strong background in e-commerce and in creating, marketing and promoting multimedia assets in support of their books. Familiarity with their product line and the artform of comics is a major plus, but not as much as strong web/social media skills and editorial acumen. Must have a sense of humor and not be allergic to dogs. They are looking for a hungry self-motivator who is eager to break into an exciting industry and art form with one of the most respected publishers in the business.
Responsibilities/Requirements:
• Proactively maintain e-commerce website (experience with CMS & cart software required): add and update product data (HTML knowledge
required) and image files (Photoshop or the like required)
• Create product previews in PDF, video, and photo formats (some skill
with each desired)
• Share product updates and previews on Fantagraphics website, blog
and social media (Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Google+, YouTube, Flickr
— professional-level experience with most of these required)
• Create promotional copy (strong writing skills and knowledge of
comics required)
• Create and implement consumer promotions (sales, offers, etc.) in
coordination with Customer Service; create and send promotional email
newsletters
• Maintain flow of content on Fantagraphics website, Tumblr, and
social media (some proofreading and editorial judgment required)
• Assist with online & email promotion of events
• Be organized and self-motivated; communicate clearly and often; have strong attention to detat
Contact: Apply here.
