TEMP Marketing Assistant (part-time)

Inspired Selection

Calling all temps!

Our client, a leading name in publishing, is on the lookout for a proactive and creative Marketing Assistant to join their Adult Consumer Marketing team on a part-time, temporary basis this summer.

Based in London, this exciting role will start at 1 day per week in June, increasing to 3 days per week through to the end of August. You’ll support a busy, collaborative team behind campaigns for standout fiction, non-fiction, and lifestyle titles-especially those in Lifestyle and General divisions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about books and eager to gain experience across the full marketing mix.

Key Responsibilities:

·Assist senior marketers with the smooth day-to-day running of the team and key campaign support
·Help plan and implement creative, audience-focused marketing campaigns
·Contribute to social media content and influencer outreach, in non-fiction.
·Support newsletter content and digital growth strategies
·Liaise with internal teams and external partners, coordinating meetings and communications
·Provide vital admin support including diary management, event prep, budget tracking, and reader competitions
·Grow your marketing skills to eventually lead on your own campaigns

The Ideal Candidate:

You’ll be organised, enthusiastic, and a confident communicator with a keen interest in books and marketing. You’ll be familiar with social media platforms, detail-oriented, and ready to juggle competing priorities with enthusiasm. A flair for copy, an eye for design, and a proactive mindset will help you thrive in this role.

Whether you’re looking to build experience or return to publishing for the summer, this is a brilliant short-term opportunity to join a warm, fast-paced team and make a real impact.

Ready to dive in? We’d love to hear from you.
• * Inspired Search & Selection are a publishing recruitment specialist who operate an Equal Opportunities policy. We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.

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