Posted On: October 24, 2019

Media-Related Job

Media Organization: Strand Bookstore

Company Description

Join the Strand Book Store’s team as we serve Greenwich Village as a community bookstore with over 2.5 million used, new, and rare books housed within our four floors, a wide array of bookish gifts and goods, and fun literary events held almost every night of the week. We’re looking for exceptional book lovers with great customer-service skills, a desire to work with Strand’s visitors and guests, and a preference for working among 18 miles of books.
Throughout the year, a variety of entry-level and professional career opportunities may become available. The Strand is committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the 2.5 million books housed within our walls and the visitors who engage them.

Job Description

The iconic and independently-owned Strand Book Store is seeking a motivated and energetic communications professional to run the day-to-day communications and digital media operations in its Greenwich Village, NYC office.

Responsibilities include working in conjunction with e-commerce staff to develop strategies for product and event marketing, traditional media outreach, and drafting social media content for the Strand Book Store's digital platforms.

Ideal candidates will be self-starters with a positive attitude and experience working in a fast-paced environment. Candidates with at least three years of experience working in political or business/corporate communications preferred. The Strand Book Store is an equal opportunity employer.

The Strand offers competitive benefits including paid time off, an employee discount, optional participation in medical, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long term disability, and 401(k).

Salary expectations must be included with your response.

Please submit resume and cover letter to careers@strandbooks.com with the subject title “Communications Director”
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*Only resumes submitted through this posting will be considered. We will not accept in-store resume submissions or phone calls in regard to this position.*

To Apply

Please submit resume and cover letter to careers@strandbooks.com with the subject title “Communications Director”