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1. The Disney Animation Recruitment Website

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If you’ve ever wanted to work for Disney, well head on over to this “official website for Disney Television Animation talent and recruitment”. You can use it to view and even apply for a variety of artistic and production-related projects.

Visit the Disney Recruitment site here >>

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2. Librarian of Progress – it’s time

Librarian of PROgress. Let's start the conversation.

Librarian of PROgress. Let’s start the conversation.

People have been asking me, and they may be asking you, about the job opening for Librarian of Congress. I put together this little one-page website to give people a run down of the important issues as I see them. #nextloc

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3. Publishing Jobs: Hachette, Cambridge University Press, HarperCollins

This week, Hachette Book Group is hiring a web designer, while Cambridge University Press needs a senior editor. HarperCollins is seeking a director of consumer insights, and Quarto Publishing Group is on the hunt for an acquiring editor. Get the scoop on these openings and more below, and find additional just-posted gigs on Mediabistro.

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4. Publishing Jobs: Oxford University Press, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Rowman & Littlefield

This week, Oxford University Press is hiring a digital team manager, while Houghton Mifflin Harcourt needs a senior designer. Rowman & Littlefield is seeking an associate marketing manager, and Rosen Publishing Group is on the hunt for a digital product marketing manager. Get the scoop on these openings and more below, and find additional just-posted gigs on Mediabistro.

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5. Publishing Jobs: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Oxford University Press, Quarto Publishing

This week, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is hiring a senior designer, while Oxford University Press needs a digital team manager. Quarto Publishing Group is seeking an acquiring editor, and Albert Whitman & Company is on the hunt for a children’s book acquiring editor. Get the scoop on these openings and more below, and find additional just-posted gigs on Mediabistro.

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6. From the Job Board

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Faculty Position for the Illustration Practice MFA program - MICA (Baltimore, MD)

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7. Publishing Jobs: Penguin Random House, Diversion Books, Oxford University Press

This week, Penguin Random House is hiring a marketing manager for Crown Publishing, as well as a designer for Random House Children’s Books. Meanwhile, Diversion Books is seeking a senior marketing manager, and Oxford University Press needs a design project manager. Get the scoop on these openings and more below, and find additional just-posted gigs on Mediabistro.

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8. Publishing Jobs: HarperCollins, Diversion Books, Penguin Random House

This week, HarperCollins is hiring an executive/senior editor for HarperOne, while Diversion Books needs a senior marketing manager. Penguin Random House is seeking a managing editor for Crown Trade, and Cambridge University Press is on the hunt for an editorial assistant. Get the scoop on these openings and more below, and find additional just-posted gigs on Mediabistro.

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9. Publishing Jobs: St. Martin’s Press, Oxford University Press, Brilliance Publishing

This week, St. Martin’s Press is hiring a manager of advertising and creative services, and Oxford University Press needs a design project manager. Meanwhile, Brilliance Publishing is seeking an associate publisher of non-fiction imprints, as well as an acquisitions editor for non-fiction. Get the scoop on these openings and more below, and find additional just-posted gigs on Mediabistro.

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10. Publishing Jobs: Amazon, Skyhorse Publishing, Penguin Random House

This week, Amazon is hiring an associate publisher, a senior account executive for CPG and a content marketing manager of books, toys and activities for Quidsi. Meanwhile, Skyhorse Publishing is seeking a copyeditor/proofreader and Penguin Random House is on the hunt for a digital archivist. Get the scoop on these openings below, and find additional just-posted gigs on Mediabistro.

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11. Publishing Jobs: Amazon, Macmillan, Random House

This week, Amazon is hiring a senior account executive, an associate publisher and a senior marketing manager. Meanwhile, Macmillan is seeking a senior publicist, and Random House is on the hunt for a product manager for Fodors.com. Get the scoop on these openings and more below, and find additional just-posted gigs on Mediabistro.

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12. Publishing Jobs: Oxford University Press, Parallax Press, Skyhorse Publishing

This week, Oxford University Press is hiring a digital team manager, as well as a design project manager. Meanwhile, Parallax Press needs an acquisitions editor, and Skyhorse Publishing is seeking an interior production assistant. Get the scoop on these openings and more below, and find additional just-posted gigs on Mediabistro.

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13. Publishing Jobs: Rodale, Horsesmouth, Oxford University Press

This week, Rodale is hiring a senior editor of nonfiction, and Horsesmouth needs an assistant editor. Oxford University Press is seeking a production editor, and Simon and Schuster is on the hunt for a senior digital designer. Get the scoop on these openings and more below, and find additional just-posted gigs on Mediabistro.

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14. The Kennedy Center Seeks VP of Public Relations

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The John F. Kennedy Center is seeking an experienced professional to lead its public relations team. As a senior management team member reporting to the President, the Vice President, Public Relations (VP, PR) will provide leadership and direction in the areas of long-term public relations strategy, and institutional communications and oversee media outreach for more than 2,000 performances and events held at the Center each year.

The VP, PR will be a dynamic, articulate spokesperson for the Center providing critical leadership in the development and communication of the Center’s brand as a local, national and international performing arts institution. Working with the senior management team, this individual will guide the positioning, messaging and public image of the Kennedy Center.

Supervising a team of eight, the VP, PR will develop and execute campaigns for the Kennedy Center’s extensive programming, including theater, dance, and music performances, and the Center’s award-winning nationally televised events such as the Kennedy Center Honors and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Additionally, the team provides public relations strategy and support for the extensive education programs locally and nationally, as well as to the artistic affiliates of the Kennedy Center: the National Symphony Orchestra, Washington National Opera and VSA, the international organization on arts and disability. The Kennedy Center is engaged in a significant capital expansion project that will dramatically change its face, image, and overall programming profile. The VP, PR will develop and implement communications related to this project and its impact on existing and future work of the Kennedy Center.

The VP, PR will oversee the office’s creation and editing of Playbill for the more than 2,000 Kennedy Center-produced and presented performances each year. The VP PR will work closely and proactively with the Kennedy Center’s social media team to guide the voice, messaging, and branding of all Kennedy Center social media activities. The VP PR will manage the Center’s near 50-year-old photographic archive and will oversee the creation and ongoing management of a new archives program for the Kennedy Center.

Minimum of ten years of public relations experience with demonstrated success at managing complex issues in a fast-paced environment. College degree required. Demonstrated, established and constructive relationships with key journalists and media outlets mandatory for this position. Excellent interpersonal skills; outstanding writing and editing skills. Personal characteristics of poise, calm, and composure in stressful, crisis communications situations. Expansive knowledge and a love of the performing arts. Demonstrated supervisory and budget skills. Foreign language knowledge and understanding is valuable.

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15. Publishing Jobs: Skyhorse Publishing, Chronicle Books, HarperCollins

This week, Skyhorse Publishing is hiring a publicist, while Chronicle Books needs a digital sales manager. HarperCollins is seeking a publicity manager, and I-5 Publishing is on the hunt for a marketing coordinator. Get the scoop on these openings and more below, and find additional just-posted gigs on Mediabistro.

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16. Assistant Professor: Performance Arts

Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Western Washington University seek applications for an assistant professor, tenure-track position in Performance Arts beginning September 2015. We seek candidates doing interdisciplinary work or who can demonstrate the ability to teach performance within an interdisciplinary framework.

We invite candidates who practice and teach in the performative arts, linking them to a commitment to social justice through creative activism. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of history of the arts and theory as it relates to the applicant’s particular field. Applicant’s experience should include using art within community situations combined with an astute sensitivity to the numerous issues surrounding working with diverse communities.

Successful applicants will possess a keen understanding of how the arts are relevant to society beyond being a means of self-expression, and will have a record of collaborative community engagement, with an interest in involving students through youth outreach or creative activism. A demonstrated history of exhibition or performance is required. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in areas such as: educational theatre, teatro, dance, street theatre or video performance.

Teaching responsibilities will include intro- and upper-level undergraduate courses in the foundations and applications of performance. The faculty member in Performance Arts will teach in Fairhaven College’s core curriculum, integrating aspects of performance into thematic core courses. Other courses in art activism, scriptwriting and the technical aspects of performance will complete the teaching load. The candidate will mentor varied independent student projects.

Other duties include advising students who are encouraged to take an unusual degree of responsibility for the structure and content of their own education. Administrative service to Fairhaven College and the University is also an important component of the position. The professor of Performance Arts must continue creative activity or scholarship to achieve tenure at Western Washington University.

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17. Director of Marketing, Kansas City Ballet

The Director of Marketing is responsible for identifying and activating comprehensive strategies based on the institutional goals established by the organization’s multi-year strategic plan.

He/she is responsible for meeting or exceeding earned revenue goals, institutional press and external relations in coordination with an out-of-house Public Relations/Press and Media agency, supervising customer and box office services, identifying and meeting the marketing needs of the education programs generated by the Kansas City Ballet School as well as its Community Education activities.

Working closely and proactively with other senior staff/department heads, the Director of Marketing participates as part of the senior management team reporting directly to the Executive Director. The Director of Marketing is responsible for Kansas City Ballet’s overall brand continuity, audience development through marketing, public relations and promotional activities and programs.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Plan and implement all ticket sales campaigns including season ticket sales, sales of Kansas City Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker (Note: in 2015, a completely new Nutcracker production will be introduced to the community), single ticket sales campaigns and all other productions. Design and direct ticket pricing strategies that will develop long term audience growth, packaging strategies and non-cash sponsorship strategies in coordination with the Development Department.

2. Design, implement and facilitate annual and long term marketing plans for Kansas City Ballet. Support and facilitate development and implementation of Kansas City Ballet School, Development Department and Community Outreach marketing plans as needed.

3. Plan and administer the Ballet’s annual marketing operations budget; support development of Long Range Strategic marketing budgets.

4. Track, report and act on sales trends and data including dynamic pricing policies.

5. Organize and implement audience cultivation relations including
a. Audience development activities
b. Special events
c. Audience satisfaction surveys

6. Supervise KCB’s RFP protocol process including soliciting RFP’s from desirable prospective vendors and media partners; oversee buying process. Develop and direct printed material campaigns for all KCB purposes, including but not limited to brochures, season announcements, postcards and other direct mail, newspaper advertisements, billboards, and electronic and social media.

7. Oversee communications activities through communications/public relations coordinator and PR consultant including external and internal communications and systems, public relations efforts and external vendors and consultants.

8. Administer marketing database which includes audience and prospect information, mailing list applications, etc. Kansas City Ballet employs the Tessitura software as a joint venture with the Lyric Opera, Kansas City Symphony and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

9. Oversee KCB’s electronic marketing efforts including supervision of web site design, maintenance and email marketing and keep abreast with all contemporary social media opportunities.
10. Supervise Associate Marketing Director, Marketing Manager, Box Office Manager, Publicist, Telemarketing Manager, Electronic Media Coordinator. Make staffing and hiring decisions within marketing department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: College degree required. Concentration in Marketing, Business Advertising or Communications preferred with at least five years as a marketing director or associate marketing director preferred. Strong leadership and consensus building skills; marketing management and strategic planning experience; a proven track record in developing and administering a successful marketing program.
Required Skills: The successful candidate will be a highly organized self-starter; someone able to work well with personnel at all levels in the organization as well as with donors, volunteers and other arts professionals. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows 7 based computer applications is essential; familiarity with Tessitura audience and development software is a high value asset.

Special Skills: Background in not-for-profit performing arts or arts marketing is a definite plus; a sophisticated understanding of the challenges and realities of programming a multi-faceted season of dance ranging from the traditional full length narrative story ballets to mixed repertoire to the introduction of new work to audiences and a rational, cost effective clearly stated point of view on how to approach that challenge will give a candidate a significant competitive advantage.

Beginning in 2016-17, a one week season of performances will be added to the annual offerings in order to provide more opportunity for mixed repertory to be presented. The new second company of Kansas City Ballet, KCB II, will soon establish a busy schedule of performances around the community which, when required, will be enhanced by the addition of dancers from our Student Trainee group.

Kansas City Ballet has a deep commitment to programming in the community for schools and in community centers. Our Reach Out and Dance (ROAD) program, originally fashioned after the concepts designed by Jacques D’Amboise’s National Dance Institute, are currently being held for 4th graders in 13 schools throughout the region.
Financial Profile: Kansas City Ballet is in excellent financial health. With a $7 million operating budget, the company has no long term debt, has a cash reserve equaling 18% of its budget, has an endowment in excess of $8 million, and has completely paid for its new home at the Bolender Center.

COMPENSATION & APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Compensation will be competitive for this position. Other benefits include:

• Paid vacation
• Health and Disability insurance (employer pays 85% of premium)
• Dental program (Employee paid)
• 403(b) retirement program with employer match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Free dance classes for immediate family (some exclusions)
• Tickets to all Ballet performances as available

Interested qualified candidates are invited to submit resume, salary history, names and contact information for a minimum of three references and a brief, well composed cover letter describing interest, relevant qualifications and experience to Mary Allen, Assistant to the Executive Director, Kansas City Ballet, Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity, 500 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO 64108 Attention: Marketing Director Search. Or, by e-mail (preferred method):

Mary Allen
[email protected]

Kansas City Ballet is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization.

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18. Archivist for San Francisco Opera Association

San Francisco Opera Association seeks an experienced Archivist to provide leadership while ensuring the preservation and availability of San Francisco Opera Archives. Full-time, Exempt position eligible for company benefits.

Established in 1923, San Francisco Opera is one of the world’s leading producers of opera, presenting a roster of traditional and contemporary lyric theater repertory at the historic War Memorial Opera House. Hailed as an industry leader, San Francisco Opera has been acclaimed for its presentation of the world’s finest opera singers, conductors, directors and designers in innovative and bold productions. The Company is distinguished for producing numerous World and American premieres and for its internationally celebrated young artist training program, the Opera Center.

PURPOSE:

To provide leadership while ensuring the preservation and availability of San Francisco Opera Archives

REQUIREMENTS:
– Master’s Degree in Library Science with a concentration in archives management
– Preferred degree in history
– Minimum ten years archiving management experience
– Certified Archivist preferred
– Superior project management and organizational skills
– Excellent computer skills required, including strong familiarity with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop and Outlook
– Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all artists, staff, public, and volunteers in a professional, confidential and tactful manner
– Ability to apply good judgment, creative thinking to all strategic planning activities
– Ability to work independently; prioritize tasks
– Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
– Knowledge of opera and classical performing arts preferred but not required
– Reliable daily attendance and punctuality
– Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner
– Detailed understanding and experience with the most current archival/records management technology

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

– Provide professional archive leadership to continue the development of the Company’s Archive across all departments
– In accordance with accepted standards and practices, preserve important objects and documents, including works of art, transcripts of meetings, photographs and historic objects, production elements (costumes, props, renderings, etc.), electronic media in different formats and traditional paper records of San Francisco Opera and its affiliate organizations
– Plan and oversee the Archive arrangement and cataloguing of collections
– Provide archive protocols to Senior Staff members on how to identify and implement respective department’s archive
– Collect, organize and maintain control over a wide range of information deemed important for permanent safekeeping
– Develop a comprehensive plan for public access to the Archives in the soon-to-be-open Diane B. Wilsey Center for Opera
– Collaborate with IS and Communications on the process by which the online archive will be maintained and continued
– Recommend, implement, and manage the integration of sophisticated archival/records management technology
– Determine the education and public outreach programs such as tours, presentations, and lectures relating to the Archives
– Develop and responsibly manage the Archives budget
– Provide leadership and manage employee relations with all assigned staff and archive volunteers
– Collaborate with the SFO Media Department on the preservation of existing and upcoming video/radio broadcasts

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

– Provide a detailed audit of the current Company Archive and develop a comprehensive operational plan
– Direct the acquisition, storage and exhibition of collections, including negotiating and authorizing in collaboration with the Director of Communications on the purchase, sales, exchange, or loan of collections 
– Participate in fund raising for the Archives, which may include the writing and reviewing of grant proposals, journal articles, publicity materials as well as attendance at meetings, conventions, and civic events
– Develop and implement a plan to integrate the Opera’s archival materials stored at the Museum of Performance and Design with the Wilsey Center for Opera Archives
– Prepare archive materials for the Company’s Centennial Celebration, beginning with the 2022 season
– Pursue alternative storage possibilities
– Performs other job-related duties as assigned

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

E-mail required cover letter and résumé with salary requirements directly to [email protected] or fax to (415) 551-6297. No phone calls please. San Francisco Opera only retains résumés that are sent in response to specific, posted job openings.

SAN FRANCISCO OPERA IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY OF STAFF.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for this position in accordance with
the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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19. Executive Director for Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival

The Executive Director is a full-time/year-round position and works with the Board, the Artistic Director and Artistic Advisor, artists, Festival Office staff, volunteers, and the public. The position requires a wide range of roles within the organization and community.

The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival was established 18 years ago by Aloysia Friedmann and Jon Kimura Parker who continue to serve as Artistic Directors and who, through their national reputation and artistic reach, are instrumental in attracting world-class musicians.

Its three-week summer season consists of 10+ concerts involving up to 24 artists, three to four fundraising concerts during the remainder of the year, and a program of Music Education. The annual budget is approximately $500,000.

Position Responsibilities

The Executive Director is a full-time/year-round position and works with the Board, the Artistic Director and Artistic Advisor, artists, Festival Office staff, volunteers, and the public. Responsibilities include all aspects of leadership and administration plus concert, event and music education management in a timely and organized manner including resource development. The position requires a wide range of roles within the organization and community.

The Executive Director reports to the President of the Board or designate.

Overall responsibilities include:

Board Support
Provide ongoing Board support including facilitation of regular Board meetings, Board committee activities, the Annual Retreat and Annual meeting.
Provide a detailed Executive Director’s Report prior to each Board Meeting.
Maintain communication through frequent e-mails and telephone conversations to keep key stakeholders up-to-date and engaged.
Follow through on all action items and goals for the short term and long-range success of the organization.

Fiscal Management
Work closely with the Board Treasurer and Finance Committee to report financial information to the Board in a timely and accurate manner.
Prepare an annual budget recommendation and monitor budget year-to-date status.
Comply with all local, state and federal reporting guidelines.
Negotiate and issue all contracts.

Personnel
Oversee the Office & Marketing Manager and the Production Manager, whose duties include all marketing, routine office management, concert and event production, and events related to Music Education.
Maintain a close working relationship with the Artistic Director and Artistic Advisor.

Events
Work with the Production and Festival Office Managers to mount the annual August Festival, the annual “Thank You” concert, the annual Fund Raising concert, Salon Concerts, community concerts, and other special events as directed by the Board.

Publications
Implement and oversee the continuing high standard of the Festival’s annual publications, including the Season Program and Annual Report, Season Brochure, Annual Campaign materials, e-newsletters, and social media.
Engage a professional graphic designer and web designer as necessary.

Volunteers and Hospitality
Oversee the involvement and training of the volunteer corps, whose scope includes hospitality, food preparation, receptions, ushering, ticketing, housing, transportation and accommodation of musician’s requirements.
Facilitate ongoing recognition of volunteers throughout the year.
Oversee all aspects of staff responsibility for hospitality for all visiting artists, through active communications with home hosts, local restaurants and “citizen chef” groups.

Office Environment
Maintain an organized and pleasant “Open Door” environment, which welcomes Board members, volunteers and the public at all times, encouraging return visits.
Be flexible and creative in managing the occasionally unpredictable nature of an arts festival with many moving parts, located in a small community.

Resource Development
Build relationships with patrons, donors, volunteers, foundations, corporations, and community organizations.
Set a positive tone and be the primary spokesperson connecting with everyone involved in the Festival, communicating a warm welcome on behalf of the organization.

Be creative and entrepreneurial in pursuit of additional income. This may include new naming opportunities, or other major recognition of underwriting gifts.

Implement the Annual Campaign.

Support the Board’s Development committee in generating Endowment and Legacy Gifts.
Strengthen the bond between the Festival and its audiences and donors through personal and professional involvement in the community.

Grant Writing
Identify grant opportunities and write effective grants when advisable.

Music Education and Community Outreach
Collaborate with the Artistic Director and Board representative and staff in the oversight of the Festival’s Music Education programming, which include Music Lover’s Seminars and Pre-Concert Talks; Musicians-in-Residence for school, preschools and community musicians; annual Young Musician’s Award selection; and Program Notes and publications.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate loves music, has previous experience in arts administration or a track record of administrative experience and success, has superior interpersonal and communication skills and places high value on building relationships and sustaining volunteer commitment.

Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of building and sustaining institutional image, marketing, fund development and external relations, coupled with the presence and capacity to move initiatives forward in these areas.

The Executive Director is a highly visible and active member of the Orcas Island community and must reside on Orcas Island.

Interested parties are invited to submit a letter and resume in confidence (electronic submissions preferred) with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments to: Jack Groban, [email protected], or in care of:

Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival
P.O. Box 646
Eastsound, WA 98245
Attn: Jack Groban

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20. Publishing Jobs: Rowman & Littlefield, Guilford Press, Oxford University Press

This week, Rowman & Littlefield is hiring a publicist, while Guilford Press needs an online marketing coordinator. Oxford University Press is seeking an acquisitions editor for social sciences, and Basic Books is on the hunt for a publicity assistant. Get the scoop on these openings and more below, and find additional just-posted gigs on Mediabistro.

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21. Publishing Jobs: ABRAMS, Macmillan, Skyhorse Publishing

This week, ABRAMS is hiring an editorial director for its children’s books division, while Macmillan needs a publicist. Skyhorse Publishing is seeking a senior editor, and HarperCollins is on the hunt for a digital director of integrated marketing. Get the scoop on these openings and more below, and find additional just-posted gigs on Mediabistro.

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22. Publishing Jobs: Greenleaf Book Group, Regan Arts, Book in a Box

This week, Greenleaf Book Group is hiring a senior editor, and Reagan Arts needs a senior editor, too. Meanwhile, Book in a Box is hiring an interviewer/writer, and Cavendish Square Publishing is on the hunt for a copy editor. Get the scoop on these openings and more below, and find additional just-posted gigs on Mediabistro.

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23. Publishing Jobs: Oxford University Press, RT Book Reviews, Penguin Random House

This week, Oxford University Press is hiring a project coordinator and a design project manager. Meanwhile, RT Book Reviews needs a mid- to senior-level editor, and Penguin Random House is on the hunt for an associate publicist for Plume and Hudson Street. Get the scoop on these openings and more below, and find additional just-posted gigs on Mediabistro.

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24. Publishing Jobs: HarperCollins, Perseus Books, TASCHEN America

This week, HarperCollins is hiring a marketing manager, while Perseus Books needs a special sales assistant. TASCHEN America is seeking a west coast sales representative, and Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group is on the hunt for an editorial assistant for its education division. Get the scoop on these openings and more below, and find additional just-posted gigs on Mediabistro.

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25. Publishing Jobs: Random House, Schiffer Publishing, Applewood Books

This week, Random House is hiring an editor for Clarkson Potter, as well as an eBook specialist for its digital publishing group. Meanwhile, Schiffer Publishing needs a copy editor, and Applewood Books is seeking a content and production assistant. Get the scoop on these openings and more below, and find additional just-posted gigs on Mediabistro.

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