Audible.com: eCommerce Merchandising Manager, NY Area

audible1.gif: Audible, the NJ-based (20 miles from NYC and accessible via public transportation), seeks a savvy online programming and marketing specialist to develop highly marketable, innovative merchandising promotions and packages that maximize awareness and sales of its unique digital audio content. Ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of key content industries including book publishing, audio book publishing, mass media (newspaper, magazine, radio and television), live performance, spoken word and/or digital entertainment.

Specific responsibilities include the ongoing development of highly creative content promotions for the Audible.com web site as well as its growing base of high profile ecommerce affiliate partners. Development and execution of a promotional calendar leveraging seasonal opportunities, news-events, popular culture trends, new title-releases will be a key function of this position. Candidate should act as an internal influencer/thought-leader on mass media and cultural trends that will help inform the acquisition, positioning and marketing of both paid and free content available via Audible. This manager will report to the Director of Marketing/Customer experience and should possess:

– Impeccable writing and editorial credentials, specifically for the online environment based on marketing, advertising and merchandising principles.

– Deep understanding of basic online and e-commerce best practices.

– Ability to thrive in fast-based, entrepreneurial environment.

– Preference given to candidates with an understanding of HTML, XML, RSS, Photoshop, Flash, PowerPoint, and content management systems.

– Ability to multi-task and excel with limited supervision

Contact Info:: Send inquires to marketingjobs@audible.com with Merchandising in the subject line.

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