Marketing Manager

Chronicle Books is looking for a star Food & Lifestyle Marketing Manager who will plan and execute strategic marketing plans for food and lifestyle products with the goal of driving sales, increasing marketplace visibility, and solidifying Chronicle Books as a leader in food and lifestyle publishing. This role will provide marketing expertise throughout the publication process and work closely with the editorial, publicity, design, and sales teams. The marketing manager sets budgets, implements trade and consumer advertising, measures and reports on results, engages influencers, and builds strong relationships with our authors in the food and lifestyle space. This position reports directly to the Executive Director, Marketing & Publicity.

Chronicle Books publishes an impressive list of award-winning and bestselling Food & Lifestyle titles including, From Crook to Cook by Snoop Dogg, How we Heal by Alex Elle, Plenty by Yotam Ottolenghi, The One Line a Day series, and Masa by Jorge Gaviria.

Requirements

Candidates should have a minimum 5 years of experience in marketing; cookbook and/or food-related industry experience is a must. In addition, candidates will need strong written and verbal communication and project management skills, effective public presentation abilities, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. This job requires a demonstrated ability in creating unique marketing plans that increase awareness, build buzz, and drive sales. We’re looking for a creative and practical thinker with familiarity in the food and lifestyle space, who can work well independently and as part of a team and can be a champion for their books and creators.

Employees at Chronicle Books follow a flexible hybrid schedule of working a minimum of 2 days per week and up to 4 days per week in either our San Francisco or New York office, depending on project and business needs. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover all activities required of the employee.

Hiring Salary Range: $68,000 – $78,200. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the expected salary for this position and will be determined by factors including but not limited to: applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and geographic location as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible for our profit share plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. We look for candidates who will add to our culture and support the company’s vision of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. Chronicle Books is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we still encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Chronicle Books offers a full suite of benefits, including but not limited to: medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, a profit share plan, three weeks of paid vacation to start, two weeks of sick time per year, and company holidays, including a paid winter break between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, paid family, maternity, and paternity leave, commuter benefits, long-term disability insurance, annual tuition assistance, annual wellness stipend, and more.

About Us

Chronicle Books is committed to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. We look for candidates who will add to our culture and support the company’s vision of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we still encourage you to apply.

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