Temporary Administrative Assistant – Central Advertising
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.
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