About Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
Barron's Educational Series
250 Wireless Blvd
Hauppauge, NY 11788
1-800-645-3476
barrons@barronseduc.com
Founded in 1941, Barron’s Educational Series, Inc. rapidly became America’s leading publisher of test preparation manuals and school directories. Among the most widely recognized of Barron’s many titles in these areas are its SAT and ACT test prep books, its Regents Exams books, and its Profiles of American Colleges. In recent years, Barron’s has expanded into many other publishing fields, introducing extensive lines of children’s books, foreign language learning books and CDs, pet care manuals, gift books, cookbooks, business and financial advice books, parenting advice books, and art instruction books, as well as learning materials on audiocassette, VCR, Compact Disc, and CD-ROM. On average, Barron’s publishes more than 300 new titles a year and maintains an extensive backlist of well over 2,000 titles. Barron’s books are instantly recognized for their variety, reliability, and quality by retailers, educational and institutional book buyers, and not least by the reading public everywhere.
Job Opportunities at Barron's
Updated on February 24, 2010
MARKETING MANAGER
We are seeking a manager to join our six-person marketing team. The manager will plan and supervise various marketing programs to ensure that company’s products and image are communicated effectively to all channels. The manager also will plan creative and effective print/electronic/online marketing campaigns and manage the marketing budget to drive revenue and achieve income objectives.
Major Responsibilities:
Plan and execute promotional campaigns for sales force supported by appropriate sales materialsPlan, schedule and budget merchandising displays for in-store promotionsManage coop advertising program (sans B&N, BGI, and Amazon), insuring that coop is kept within budget and that the company uses coop funds to maximize exposure and leverage salesAssist Marketing Director with planning for BEA and other trade shows, including developing appropriate merchandising and sales materialsWork with internal art department or outside agencies when necessary to optimize look and feel of direct mail, space advertising, email campaigns, display and coop advertising
Position requirements:Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent and a minimum of five years on the job marketing experience in book publishingPrior experience managing a small staffCreative thinker with analytic skills and a thorough understanding of product brand and development who can develop marketing programs for various distribution channelsExcellent communication, organizational and computer skillsMust be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with the ability to work within a fast paced and demanding environmentA self-starter, motivated, dependable and works well with othersKnowledge of sales promotions, trade shows, direct mail, consumer, trade, coop and online/email advertising, and in-store merchandising displaysBackground in both print and online marketingPossess knowledge of major trade accounts
DIGITAL AND ELECTRONIC CONTENT EDITOR TEST PREP
The primary responsibilities of the Digital Editor/Test Prep will be to acquire and oversee development of new and revised titles from manuscript to bound book and contribute specifically to the expansion of print product into digital and electronic formats. The digital editor will stay abreast of industry trends and serve as point person for the digital publishing marketplace.
Responsibilities:Conceptualize and develop products to be delivered via various technology platforms, including e-book, handheld, and web-based productsDevelop projects with newly signed authors and arrange for revision of existing titlesRecruit and oversee evaluators and copyeditorsAcquire and develop approximately 2-3 new titles per yearPerform continuous competitive analysis of print and electronic products to remain competitive or ahead of the marketLeverage existing print product for the creation of compelling interactive contentPropose new book concepts/ideas to publisherGuide projects through specialized departments for all phases of production, including editing, design, and formattingInteract with proofreaders, artists, production managers, authors and copywriter in reviewing galleys and page proofs and answering editorial queriesEnsure all products are on time and within budgetWork with marketing department on catalog copy and coversHire indexers and translators as needed and supervise their workReview and approve all electronic products for functionality and content
Qualifications: BA degree from four-year College or university. Three to five
years book publishing experience and solid editorial skills with text, trade and non-fiction projects. Strong understanding and competency with current trends in digital publishing, particularly in the educational market. Ability to multi-task, strong organizational skills and detail and deadline oriented. Ability to work independently, exercising discretion and judgment to meet company objectives. Strong computer skills are required with a working knowledge of HTML desired. Experience working in an integrated print/online environment a plus.
Barron’s offers a competitive salary and excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and employer match, tuition reimbursement and a generous Paid Time Off and holiday policy.
For consideration, please email your resume, cover letter and salary requirements with the title of the job your applying for in the subject line to:
Director of Human Resources
Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
250 Wireless Blvd.
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Fax: 631-434-7682
Email: hr@barronseduc.com
Barron's is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V, and a member of E-Verify
Manuscript Submission Guidelines
- For initial consideration of your project, query letters are recommended along with your author credentials.
NOTE: We do not accept proposals via e-mail, fax, CDs, or computer disk.
- Address material to: Acquisitions Manager
Barron’s Educational Series, Inc.
250 Wireless Boulevard
Hauppauge, NY 11788
- Include a self-addressed postcard if you desire notification of receipt of material.
- Include a large, self-addressed, stamped envelope to accommodate the return of your material in case of rejection.
- Indicate if the submitted material is in response to a positive reply to a query letter previously sent to Barron’s; also, write "Requested Material" on the package.
- Simultaneous submissions are welcomed.
- It is not necessary to have a literary agent in order to submit material.
- Due to the large volume of unsolicited submissions received, complete evaluation of a proposal may take up to eight months. A system for tracking the status of unsolicited material does not exist. Therefore, do not call about the status of individual proposals.
When submitting a work of juvenile fiction:
- Include the manuscript in its entirety.
- Artwork is not necessary. If artwork is available, include a sample.
- Include author’s credentials.
When submitting a work of adult or juvenile nonfiction:
- Include a table of contents and two sample chapters.
- Include a brief description of the work. This overview should cite the market being targeted (e.g., children, ages 2-4; secondary school teachers; etc.)
- Include author’s credentials.
We will contact you if additional information or material is needed in order to properly evaluate your project. Do not send additional material unless specifically requested. It will be discarded.
If you would like a catalog, please submit a 9x12" self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Thank you for your adherence to the above guidelines.
Terms of Sale
- All prices are in U.S. dollars
- Individual Orders:—Orders are shipped within one business day. Residents of California, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas and Canada must include applicable sales tax. If not satisfied, return books in original condition within 15 days from receipt of shipment for a full refund.
- Booksellers and Wholesalers:—Please contact our sales office at 631 434-3311, x204 or 214 to inquire into resale terms or to open an account.
- Schools and Libraries:—Please contact our sales office at 631 434-3311, x211 or 224 for information.
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