Marketing and Communications Position

247 Stormont Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 1P7
1-877-422-0212
info@medicinewheelpublishing.com

Application Deadline: December 5th, 2023

Why work for Medicine Wheel Publishing

Medicine Wheel Publishing assists in empowering Indigenous authors and storytellers to bring their oral stories and/or cultural teachings into written form without compromising cultural integrity. By creating and publishing Indigenous cultural books, Medicine Wheel Publishing is helping to make the culture accessible to teachers, educational institutions, libraries and bookstores. Medicine Wheel Publishing has a group of amazing authors that are considered part of the Medicine Wheel Publishing community.

This is more than just a publishing company… Medicine Wheel Publishing is a professionally run, grassroots business that strives to make a positive social impact in the world. You need to have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, demonstrated skill set, personal and professional drive, a desire to learn and grow, amazing communication skills and the ability to be flexible, as this is a smaller ‘start-up’ that is continuously evolving. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Any applicant must demonstrate knowledge of protocol and cultural teachings or have a strong willingness to learn.

Medicine Wheel Publishing is a fast-paced company with many projects on the go. Medicine Wheel Publishing is looking for a keen, smart, well-intended individual to join our team. If this speaks to you, we would be happy to hear from you.

Responsibilities and Job Duties:

Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote our products or services both in the USA and in Canada
Develop and organize CO-OP packages, materials, and events
Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities
Analyze data and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
Manage digital marketing channels, including social media, email marketing, and website content
Create and optimize online advertising campaigns
Coordinate, under the direction of the Publisher or senior staff, along with the in-house and contract designer for the creation of all advertising materials
Coordinate with the publicist on media events and press releases
Assisting in booking trade shows and conferences, and organizing materials required
accordingly. This may require some heavy lifting and sorting of books and materials
Assisting with book reviews and award applications as required
Compiling comprehensive lists of media hits for distribution channels
Have a keen awareness and sensitivity surrounding Indigenous issues, protocols, etc. and/or a strong willingness to learn
As Medicine Wheel Publishing evolves, other related tasks may be assigned from time to time.

Skills:

The successful candidate would have 2-5 years of marketing experience
Be able to work independently and with a team effectively and efficiently
Strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions
Proficiency in digital marketing techniques and platforms
Have excellent organizational skills
Budgeting skills to effectively allocate resources for marketing campaigns
Knowledge of advertising principles and practices
Ability to conduct market research and analyze consumer behavior
Familiarity with email marketing strategies and tools

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

This position is best suited to someone who is outgoing and enjoys networking and building relationships.

Some flexibility with scheduling may be requested, including the occasional evening or weekend event, and opportunities for out-of-town travel.

*Please include a cover letter with your Resume – all applicants who do not include a cover
letter will not be considered *

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $22.00-$25.00 per hour