- Deadline to apply: August 21, 2025 -

Description

The LPG is seeking a full-time (35 hours per week) Engagement Manager. This position is for a publishing professional interested in supporting independent Canadian literary publishers. The ideal candidate will be creative, curious, and well organized, and they will have a passion for reading and literary publishing.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Engagement Manager supports member success, internal and external communications, and collaborative teamwork, including some administrative tasks. The combination of duties will vary depending on the projects assigned.

Member Engagement

• Plan and execute professional development (PD) programming, including webinars, seminars, conference speakers, and mentorships on a variety of topics relevant to literary publishing.
• Compile and distribute the LPG’s newsletters for members and industry stakeholders, as well as website and catalogue content.

Communications:

• Support member communications
• Support LPG social media accounts (Facebook, Bluesky, Instagram).
• Liaise with partner organizations and represent the LPG at events and meetings.

Advertising Project

• Manage all aspects of this project, which facilitates group and individual ad placements for members’ titles. Track and manage the subsidy provided to members. Design group ads and some individual ads.

Collective Export Project/US Book Sales

• Assist with the LPG’s collective export project, which includes supporting our activities at Frankfurt Book Fair; developing a collective rights catalogue and creative assets; and promoting LPG members’ books to foreign publishers.
• Assist with LPG exhibition at future US events (none planned for 2025).

All Lit Up (ALU)

• Contribute to ALU editorial content including newsletters and marketing campaigns.
• Contribute to site operations, e.g. merchandising, sales fulfillment, customer service, and liaising with developers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of communications and community engagement strategies
• Advanced design skills using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop) and Canva
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and MailChimp
• Strong problem solving, writing, and editing skills, with close attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal communications skills, including by phone and videoconference
• Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team (primarily remotely)
• High degree of organization and ability to juggle multiple projects at once
• Post-secondary education, ideally in publishing or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience
• At least two years of relevant experience in publishing or another industry

Regarding this list: if your background lacks some of the qualifications listed, please do apply. We are interested in candidates with a demonstrated interest in literary book publishing and willingness to learn.

Compensation

$45,000 ¬– $55,000 annually, depending on experience, plus benefits

Location

The LPG’s office is in Toronto at 234 Eglinton Ave. E., Suite 502. While we work primarily remotely, it will be necessary to work in the office and attend Toronto events on an as-needed basis. Occasional domestic and international travel is required.

Deadline

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET

To Apply

To apply, please fill out our application form and email your résumé and cover letter AS A SINGLE DOCUMENT (Word or PDF) to hiring@lpg.ca no later than Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 11:59 pm (ET). No phone calls, please. We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NOTE: Application materials must not contain AI-generated content, and if they are found to, the application will be disqualified.

The LPG embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is free of harassment and discrimination. We have adopted a Code of Conduct to guide our interactions. We encourage applications from BIPOC, disabled, and LGBTQ2+ applicants, and others facing barriers to employment.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants should make their needs known in advance to hiring@lpg.ca.

About the Literary Press Group

Founded 50 years ago, the LPG is a not-for-profit association that represents Canadian-owned and -operated literary book publishers from coast to coast. Our members produce books by some of Canada’s most innovative and creative writers, giving readers access to diverse voices that have not been well represented in mainstream publishing. In addition to their cultural contributions, LPG members are small businesses that support local economies through the full range of their business activities, from editorial, design, and production to marketing, sales, and distribution.

The LPG advocates for members and for Canadian literary culture; manages a collective sales force; offers distribution services; operates the online book retailer All Lit Up; provides professional development and knowledge-sharing opportunities; and represents member publishers at national and international events.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Canadian Government through the Canada Book Fund and Canada Council for the Arts, and of the Ontario Government through the Ontario Arts Council.

To learn more, please visit https://www.lpg.ca/ and https://alllitup.ca/