Marketing, Sales, & Publicity Director

Marketing, Sales, and Publicity Director

The University of South Carolina Press, located in Columbia at the state's flagship university, seeks a full-time Marketing, Sales, and Publicity Director to oversee all aspects of marketing, sales, and publicity for USC Press books.

The Marketing, Sales, and Publicity Director will:

• Be a key member of the leadership team of USC Press, responsible for marketing, sales, and publicity initiatives in support of approximately 35 new print and digital books each year, as well as a backlist of more than 1,200 titles.
• Set annual budgets, forecast sales, oversee department staff, and liaise with the Press's partners in distribution and sales.
• Demonstrate leadership and collegiality, and a track record of creativity, growth, collaboration, and innovation.

A cover letter and résumé are required to be considered for this position. A background check is required after a conditional job offer is made.

The salary range for this position is $69,913 – $79,000. Information on benefits for university employees is available at https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/human_resources/benefits/index.php.

University benefits include:

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: The university offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance benefits.
• Retirement: The university offers generous retirement plans, including the South Carolina State Optional Retirement Program and a Supplemental Retirement Benefits Plan (with many providers).
• Paid Leave: New full-time employees accrue 15 days of annual leave per year which increases after 10 years of service. Additionally, full-time employees accrue 15 days of sick leave and receive 13 paid holidays per year.
• Tuition and Professional Development: The university offers excellent tuition benefits and professional development opportunities; over the years many Press employees have taken courses and earned master's degrees, with the Press offering flexibility to accommodate learning schedules.
• Wellness and Work-Life Resources: The university is committed to supporting faculty and staff as they balance competing demands of work and personal life. Wellness opportunities include workshops, lectures, and in-person and online programs.

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions):

• Undergraduate degree in any field.
• Five years of relevant marketing, sales, and publicity experience in publishing, scholarly communication, higher education, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in all departments of an organization, including acquisitions, editorial/design/production, and finance.
• Experience in planning and managing a departmental budget.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Superior managerial and organizational skills. Excellent writing, editing, and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Budgeting and financial management skills.
• Digital publishing expertise.
• Strong knowledge of databases and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Job Close Date: 03/15/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant: A cover letter and résumé are required to be considered for this position.