Hachette Book Group

Temporary Administrative Assistant – Central Advertising

Hachette Book Group  •  $28/hr  •  United States (Remote)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Hachette Book Group’s Central Advertising team is seeking a highly organized and dependable Temporary Administrative Assistant to provide operational and administrative support. This part-time role (approximately 10–15 hours per week for three month) will report directly to the Director of Advertising & Social Commerce and play a key supporting role in keeping the team running smoothly. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to managing tasks.
 
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Manage and process advertising invoices, maintaining accurate records.
• Update and maintain project management software to track campaign timelines, deliverables, and team tasks.
• Update and maintain various reports, including campaign performance summaries and budget tracking documents.
• Provide general administrative support for the central advertising team, including scheduling meetings, preparing decks and documents, and other tasks as needed.
 
Requirements
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with project management software, such as Microsoft Planner, is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in publishing or marketing is a plus.
 
To apply, please submit both a resume AND a cover letter. We ask for a cover letter so that we can understand how your skills or experience can apply to this role. Compensation for this role will be $28/hour based on a candidate's skills, experience, and location.
 
Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading US general-interest book publisher made up of dozens of esteemed imprints within the publishing groups Basic Books Group; Grand Central Publishing Group; Hachette Audio; Little, Brown and Company; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Orbit; and Workman Running Press Group. We also provide custom distribution, fulfillment, and sales services to other publishing companies.
 
Our books and authors have received the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, Caldecott Medal, Newbery Medal, Booker Prize, Nobel Peace Prize, James Beard Award, and other major honors.
 
As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.
 
Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
 
 
Hachette Book Group

About Hachette Book Group

Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading U.S. trade publisher dedicated to making it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity. As part of Hachette Livre, the world’s third-largest trade and educational publisher, HBG is home to dozens of esteemed imprints including Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown and Company for Young Readers, Grand Central Publishing, Orbit, Basic Books Group, and Workman Publishing. We publish across all formats and genres including fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks and books for young readers—as well as audiobooks, puzzles, games, stationary, calendars, and other book-related products that inspire and engage readers of all ages.

We provide custom distribution, fulfillment, and sales services to other publishers. HBG is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Boston, MA; Lebanon, IN; Nashville, TN; Boulder, CO; North Adams, MA; Berkeley, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; and Chapel Hill NC. Hachette Book Group Canada, our marketing and publicity company, is based in Toronto.

HBG’s mission is guided by four strategic pillars: Understanding Consumers, Changing the Story, Owner Mentality, and Growth Mindset. These values shape how we publish, how we operate, and how we support our authors, employees, and readers. We’re committed to publishing content that resonates and fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging; for our staff, authors, and partners alike. Our DEI efforts include employee resource groups, inclusive hiring practices, and publishing programs that amplify historically underrepresented voices.

We’re proud to offer a dynamic and collaborative workplace where creativity is values, innovation is encouraged, and every team member plays a role in shaping the future of publishing.

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