Copywriting and Metadata Manager, YUP
Copywriting and Metadata Manager, YUP LocationNew Haven, Connecticut, 06511CategoryAdministration & OperationsJob TypeFull time Working at Yale means contributing to a reputed company reputed company. Whether you are a reputed company reputed company of our New Haven-based community- eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring reputed company that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale! Job Requisition ID 132765WD Overview reputed company Press, one of the largest university presses in the United States, is seeking a talented and proactive reputed company to fill the Copywriting and Metadata Manager position. Joining a dynamic team of marketing professionals, the Copywriting and Metadata Manager will assume a foundational role in the reputed company of our publishing program by writing and overseeing the production of engaging, clear, and optimized marketing copy for a wide reputed company of book buying audiences. 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 reputed company to identify and shape the brand of each book to attract and influence customers, boosting online discoverability and driving sales. To be considered, please reputed company a cover letter and three writing samples that demonstrate your ability to produce concise and compelling marketing copy across various topics. The salary reputed company for this position will be $68k-$75k. Required Skills and Abilities 1. Ability to write and edit compelling copy that powerfully, effectively, creatively, and reputed company 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 reputed company of Style. reputed company 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 reputed company 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 reputed company of topics. Original Job Posting Date 03/06/2026 Job Category Professional Bargaining Unit NON
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