Postscript Books
Digital Marketing Executive
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Position Summary
We are looking for an ambitious, energetic Digital Marketing Executive who wants to build a career in ecommerce marketing – and who genuinely loves books.
Working closely with our Digital Marketing Manager, you’ll gain hands-on experience across email, paid media, social, content and ecommerce, with the opportunity to take increasing ownership as your skills develop. As part of a collaborative and creative team, you will bring a positive, can-do attitude, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to contribute ideas that enhance campaign performance and content quality.
We’re looking for someone curious and commercially minded who will bring ideas, test new approaches and look for ways to make our marketing better. You’ll need the judgement to create engaging digital marketing while remaining true to Postscript’s thoughtful, book-led approach and the serious range we sell.
Responsibilities
- Create unique and engaging book-led digital content including written assets, graphics, and short-form video for social media platforms such as Meta, Pinterest, and Spotify in line with campaign briefs and brand guidelines
- Plan, build and deploy on email marketing campaigns as agreed with the Digital Marketing Manager
- Support the delivery of automated email flows that enhance customer experience and drive retention
- Stay informed on email marketing trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement
- Support the Digital Marketing Manager with email testing and performance analysis, including A/B testing and reporting
- Monitor and engage with the online book community by responding to comments and messages in a consistent tone of voice, helping to build brand presence and loyalty, and escalating where appropriate
- Write and publish blog content following SEO and content guidance
- Maintain digital content calendars, supporting alignment with wider campaign activity, seasonal moments, and planned promotions
- Assist in the setup and day-to-day use of digital tools and platforms, including email, social scheduling, analytics, and eCommerce personalisation systems
- Monitor and compile performance data across channels, supporting quarterly and annual reporting and optimisation led by the Digital Marketing Manager
- Contribute creative ideas in campaign and planning meetings, supporting the development of new marketing initiatives
- Provide general support to the Digital Marketing Manager as required
- Any ad hoc duties as specified by the Management team
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Requirements
- Strong interest in digital content creation, social media, and email marketing
- Creative mindset with strong attention to detail and an understanding of brand consistency
- Excellent written communication skills, with strong English spelling and grammar and the ability to adapt tone of voice for different audiences
- Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive and enthusiastic approach, with a willingness to learn and develop new digital marketing skills
- Experience managing or using social media platforms such as Meta and Pinterest in a personal or professional context
- Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience
- Genuine interest in reading, books, and the wider publishing industry
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Desirable
- Experience with email marketing platforms such as Klaviyo, Dotdigital, or similar CRM systems
- Design skills using tools such as Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite
- A portfolio or examples of previous digital marketing, content, or social media work
Terms and Benefits
- Hours of Work: 30 hours per week – Monday to Thursday (0.8 FTE)
- Salary: Pro-rata of a full-time salary of £24,784.50
- Job Type: Permanent (subject to a successful probation period) and office based
- Location: 6 Battle Road, Heathfield Estate, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6RY
- Holiday: Pro-rata of 25 days plus bank holidays
Our Comprehensive package of benefits includes:
- Generous 50% staff discount
- 25% discount for friends and family*
- Annual free book allowance in time for Christmas*
- Gym membership allowance*
- Free onsite parking
- Discretionary company bonus scheme*
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Enhanced pension after 4 years’ service*
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay*
- Option to buy/sell annual leave*
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual Christmas and Summer social events
- Free fruit
- Eye Care vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme*
*Probation / length of service criteria applies
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter to: recruitment@postscript.co.uk
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 20th September
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, before the advertised closing date.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
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