the future of agency LLC

MARKETING DIRECTOR

the future of agency is hiring a Marketing Director to lead our team of high-performing, creative campaign managers. This is a senior strategic role for an experienced book marketer who has run successful campaigns for both fiction and nonfiction titles and is ready to experience marketing in a fast-paced, quickly-growing environment.

We are one of the only full-service book marketing and publishing consulting agencies in the industry. Our clients include authors from major publishers, indie presses, hybrid publishers, and indie authors across all genres from adult fiction and nonfiction to picture books, middle grade, and YA. Our team uses a mix of our proven methods for systematic book marketing and an exploration of new marketing tactics to find the right readers for every book—driving sales through focused, creative campaigns.

As Marketing Director, you’ll manage a team of Campaign Managers, Publicity Strategists, and be supported by our Marketing Assistant, to oversee strategy and client communications for our full slate of ~45 clients per year, with a more hands-on approach for our highest-profile clients. You’ll bring strategic thinking, operational oversight, creative ideas, and a deep love of books, social media, and trendspotting as our company scales.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Own strategy and client communication for our full client list (~45 clients per year), ensuring consistency, excellence, and measurable results across all projects

  • Manage and mentor our Campaign Managers, Publicity Strategist, and Marketing Assistant through regular 1:1s, Slack communication, and review of their work and deliverables

  • Act as lead strategist and main point of contact for our highest-profile clients across both fiction and nonfiction

  • Personally execute select high-priority deliverables, including outreach to external partners and influencers, advertising campaigns, etc. for ~4-5 campaigns per year

  • Oversee and project-manage campaign execution—including managing timelines, and quality-checking deliverables, and campaign KPIs—across the entire marketing team

  • Drive creative direction, copy, and brand strategy for clients—from social media messaging to website and design direction

  • Collaborate with the Founder on internal strategy, team development, documentation, operational improvements, lead generation, and other special projects

  • Contribute to brand marketing for the future of agency, including contributing ideas and content for the agency’s social media and email newsletter platforms, speaking on company webinars, and other lead-gen activities

  • Introduce and test new marketing tactics, platforms, and tools that align with client and agency goals

  • Maintain and refine internal systems, workflows, and processes to support team efficiency and campaign success

  • Ensure team-wide accountability and performance through clear expectations, consistent oversight, and supportive leadership

WHO YOU ARE:

  • An experienced book marketer with a track record of running successful campaigns for both fiction and nonfiction titles

  • A confident team leader energized by mentoring others and building a positive, high-performance culture

  • Creative and curious, with a growth mindset and a sharp eye for marketing trends

  • Highly organized and operationally minded—you love tools, templates, and making systems better

  • Obsessed with books, audience insights, and finding new ways to connect authors to readers

  • A problem-solver who is flexible and calm under pressure, able to juggle competing priorities with grace and find solutions that balance the company’s needs and clients’ expectations

  • Committed to equity and inclusivity in your leadership style and in the stories you amplify

  • A frequent and clear communicator who thrives in a collaborative team environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 7-8 years of experience in book publishing or book marketing preferred

  • 2-3 years of people management experience required

  • Strong knowledge of social media (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest) and management platforms (Hootsuite, Buffer, Later, etc.) is a plus, but not required

  • Familiarity with marketing software and tools, including CRM, CMS, analytics, and social listening (Hubspot, Salesforce, Squarespace, Wordpress, Meltwater, Brandwatch, Mailchimp, etc.) is a plus, but not required

BENEFITS & SALARY:

  • Salary starting at $110,000+, commensurate with experience.

  • Performance based bonuses available.

  • Starting pay and title for the successful candidate depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

  • This position is fully remote with optional travel 2-3 times per year for meetings and conferences.

  • We are closed for business on all federal holidays and all full-time employees start with unlimited PTO.

  • Our benefits package includes company-sponsored health, vision, and dental insurance and a 401K matching program.

ABOUT THE FUTURE OF AGENCY LLC:

  • the future of agency, a new book marketing and publishing consulting company, was founded in October 2022 by a Big 5 marketing veteran.

  • Our clients include authors at all of the Big 5 publishing companies, as well as indie presses, hybrid publishers, and indie authors.

  • We believe there is a reader out there for every book, and it is our job to find those readers for our clients.

  • We believe in using cutting-edge marketing technology and automations to save authors and publishing professionals time and money, while selling more books.

  • We do not tolerate racism, discrimination, or misogyny of any kind, and strive every day to create an equitable and inclusive environment for our employees, clients, and partners.

  • We prioritize a culture of learning and embrace opportunities at all levels to both teach and learn new skills.

  • We are a fully remote company with headquarters in Brooklyn, NY.

the future of agency LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

TO APPLY:

Please send your resume and cover letter to info@thefutureofagency.com with the subject line: [Your Name] Marketing Director application.