We are currently accepting
applications for the following opening(s) in our Gretna, Louisiana office.
Also, please see a special call to illustrators on our
home page.
This position manages author publicity (print, television, and radio) and is responsible for writing promotional copy, convention scheduling, as well as various other promotional duties. Promotional writing skills, computer skills (especially Microsoft Office), and knowledge of media are critical to success in this position. Knowledge of media includes researching new places for reviews and coverage of authors. The ability to meet deadlines, work independently, and multitask are also important.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Two pieces of technical, marketing, and/or promotional writing samples required. These pieces should demonstrate your writing skills, as well as your knowledge and enthusiasm on a particular subject.
Do not submit prose and/or poetry.
Submit resume and writing samples to Pelican Publishing Company, Inc., 1000 Burmaster Street, LA 70053 or via email to office@pelicanpub.com. Submit only one resume package to one of the above stated addresses.
This position offers an exciting opportunity with the state’s largest trade book publisher. The representative is responsible for sales of our line of books within a multi-state territory, handling all types of accounts except the school market. The rep calls on bookstores, wholesalers, gift shops, and museums, and is expected both to boost sales to our many established accounts in the territory and to generate new business.
Selling is generally done by phone and email from our Gretna-based office, with some travel to conventions and to personal meetings with customers.
The rep is expected to acquire a thorough knowledge of our diverse title list, which includes cookbooks, travel, children’s books, non-fiction on numerous subjects, and regional titles.
The position requires a motivated self-starter who is well-organized, possesses excellent communication skills, and enthusiastically promotes our titles to customers both new and established.
Experience in the book industry is a plus. Salary commensurate with experience.
Send resume via email to: office@pelicanpub.com or via fax to 504-368-1195.
Resumes may be submitted via email, fax, or hardcopy.
Send resume to:
Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.
1000 Burmaster St.
Gretna, LA 70053
Fax: 504-368-1195
Email: office@pelicanpub.com
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