1. Drafts, formats, proofreads, and edits descriptive marketing copy for all trade and scholarly frontlist; writing copy for select seasonal priority titles and providing guidance/feedback to thoughtfully craft the copy for the rest of the list.  2. Manages and regularly updates the marketing copy for all frontlist and backlist titles, responding to awards, publicity hits, and timely media hooks or anniversaries, to highlight the strongest, most relevant aspects to improve online discoverability and sales.  3. Establishes and maintains style guidelines and advises editors, authors, marketing, and sales colleagues to make informed decisions about the direction of content and metadata.  4. Hires and supervises the work of freelance writers ensuring tone, theme, style, and quality are achieved.  5. Oversees trade citations, entering media coverage into our central database, determining best use of earned media, and maintaining the database's integrity.   6. Manages the production of seasonal catalogs, setting schedules, establishing layout, proofing, and dissemination.   7. Acts as the sole marketing representative for producing, vetting, or editing final frontlist jacket copy before books head to the printer.  8. Oversees the production of all paperback catalog and cover copy. 9. Stays on top of industry trends and best practices for copywriting and metadata maintenance.  10. May perform other duties as assigned. 

Preferred Education:  Basic HTML. Experience with keywords and SEO. Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Basic HTML. Experience with keywords and SEO. Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style.

Required Skill/ability 5:  An understanding of the value of diversity and the importance of inclusion as demonstrated through a commitment to apply and incorporate the differences, complexities, and opportunities that diversity brings to an organization.

Posting Position Title:  Copywriting and Metadata Manager

Required Skill/ability 3:  Person must have a genuine interest book publishing and knowledge of the mission of Yale University Press.

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

University Job Title:  Copywriting and Metadata Manager, YUP

Required Skill/ability 1:  Ability to write and edit compelling copy that powerfully, effectively, creatively, and clearly resonates with intended audiences, capturing the tone and themes of individual titles.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Be a highly creative, independent worker with a strong aptitude for multitasking and tight deadlines with a high attention to detail.

Required Skill/ability 2:  

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for interacting with both internal stakeholders and external partners.