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About the roleAre you a seasoned publishing professional and/or bookseller looking to grow your career at a values-based e-reading startup Legible may be the right fit for you! The Curator will join our passionate team of Curators to select and promote titles on Legibles storefronts, helping audiences around the world discover great books.What makes this job differentThis is an opportunity for a self-starting, enthusiastic, and creative publishing and/or bookselling professional, passionate about e-reading and the global publishing business. You will work with the Curation team to make informed content decisions and promote and merchandise titles on Legibles storefronts from a diverse range of content and a variety of multinational publishers. As Curator, you will contribute to Legibles value-based content strategy, and keep your finger on the pulse of the industry at large to identify and maximize content opportunities. Like us, youre passionate about literacy and the dissemination of knowledge and believe that reading is integral to education, the human experience, and has the ability to change the world. The Legible Curation Team is dedicated to finding hidden gems and elevating diverse authors, stories, and voices that have historically been marginalized by the traditional publishing industry. Join us in our mission to decolonize, decarbonize, and decentralize the publishing industry, and make beautiful books accessible to readers around the world.What youll doing

• Alongside fellow curators, propose and execute content merchandising features to ensure an engaging reader experience across global storefronts
• Become an expert in Legibles content offering; identify, tag, and flag content according to Legibles values and content strategy
• Leverage insights including industry and book buying trends, sales data and analytics, publisher information and release schedules, best seller lists, book reviews, and more to make thoughtful curation decisions and identify and maximize opportunities for reader engagement
• Participate in seasonal publisher meetings to monitor upcoming releases and identify opportunities for author and content features
• Assist in executing promotions with publisher partners and management of daily and weekly ebook deal features and thematic campaigns as assigned
• Assist with market research and prepare reports to measure performance of curation features
• Contribute occasionally to e-newsletter and blog content aligned with storefront merchandising plans and timely thematic opportunities
• Contribute to the flow of content information to marketing teams to assist with e-mail marketing, creative campaigns, and social media content
• Collaborate with publisher operations, acquisitions, and marketing teams to identify content opportunities and communities of interest that align with Legibles values
• Assist with launching storefronts in new territories
• Provide bookselling, content and subject-matter expertise internally for ad hoc company needs

About youSome key things about you

• A deep love of reading and readers and a strong commitment to the values of Legible: Beauty, sustainability, love, integrity and accessibility
• A strong interest in bookselling, technology, e-commerce and e-reading
• You have a healthy balance of both creative and analytical skills and enjoy research and problem-solving
• Familiarity with business models related to publishing, copyright, licensing and content distribution
• Experience analyzing data, developing business cases, and presenting recommendations to senior staff and leadership
• Ability to balance attention to detail and swift execution in a start-up environment that is fast-paced, high-energy, cross-functional, and highly collaborative
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills and ability to adapt to your audience
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Key experience and skills

• 3-5 years experience bookselling and/or merchandising a diverse range of content across different markets (ebook and audiobook experience a plus)
• Experience developing long-term content strategies and building relationships with publishing partners
• Strong Google Suite and Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and Google Sheets
• Experience with project management software, content management systems, data analysis tools, and email marketing an advantage
• Quick to learn new technologies and softwares
• Familiarity with e-commerce strategies and ONIX XML is a strong asset

Cover LetterResumes are great, but they dont share your personality, your passion, or your story. We really would like you to include a cover letter and heres what wed like to know:

• What should we call you (maybe its a short form of your name)
• What are your pronouns
• Is there anything about Legible that you connect with
• Why are you the best person for this position
• And tell us something fun about you. Are you a former bowling champ Do you love Dungeons & Dragons Maybe youre a competitive knitter. Or perhaps you have family in a far off country that means the world to you. We want to know.

About LegibleCome join us on our mission to empower and connect authors and readers through open access to a global reading and publishing platform. Legible is making books beautiful and accessible.At Legible, were transforming the world of stories; not just by creating a new and beautiful eBook platform to experience, but by making stories truly accessible. That means being available to everyone, everywhere, on any device, as well as working with assistive technologies, and making sure local and meaningful stories arent buried by search bias. Surrounding that, were going to be creating fantastic new ways for authors and readers to connect, with features to delight publishers big and tiny alike.To make that magic happen takes amazing people. Sometimes that comes in the form of someone with untapped potential who needs to be given a shot, who wants a place where they can be heard and engaged, and sometimes amazing people come in the form of those seeking to quietly lead by example, sharing wisdom and wanting to mentor others.We believe in the value of having a diverse team. Different backgrounds, upbringings, lifestyles, and perspectives make us stronger, wiser, and more capable. If youre looking for somewhere that wants you for the awesome person you are, and not just what you can do, we just might be the place for you.Our Community Values: Accessibility, Sustainability, Beauty, and IntegrityWhy LegibleLegible is a startup with a heart - a company that values equity and diversity at its very core; It is a place to grow and experience different areas of the business. We are a small but mighty team, who are just turning the page on a new and exciting chapter of growth.We offer:

• An inclusive working environment - anyone and everyone is welcome at Legible
• A flexible working schedule
• Great paid time off package, including a paid winter break
• A comprehensive benefits package
• A multitude of avenues for career growth and change
• An open-door policy - you can approach any member of leadership with confidence
• Community Values - We work together as a team to better our local and global communities. We are invested in making a positive difference in the world.

“Systemic racism is a machine that runs whether we pull the levers or not, and by just letting it be, we are responsible for what it produces. We have to actually dismantle the machine if we want to make change.” - Ijeoma Oluo, So You Want to Talk About RaceAt Legible, we strive for diversity and inclusion to create a genuinely healthy and equitable workplace for everyone. We are committed to the ongoing process of building a culture of respect at every level, ensuring that everyone feels safe, supported, and valued.Lets be real: employee handbooks always talk a lot about diversity and inclusion, but in the actual day-to-day, employees knowingly or unknowingly indulge in microaggressions toward BIPOC colleagues, claim that “sexism goes both ways,” and so on. At Legible, we know that oppression is systemic and structural. Cishet privilege, non-disabled privilege, white privilege, male privilege—these are real and have consequences for people. Were aware that being marginalized at work causes real distress, especially when accountability doesnt seem to exist.How is Legible going to dismantle the machine and what makes us different It starts here; everyone has an opportunity to join Legible and make a difference - our hiring process is fair and equitable. As a company, we will be devoted to providing regular training and info sessions to our employees to ensure that we are aware of our privileges and will work to address microaggressions on a daily basis. One look at Legible.com will show how committed we are to diversity and inclusivity. We are a company that will beautifully entwine, celebrate, and support diverse cultures and varying beliefs.A few years ago, an interviewer asked Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of the Broadway smash-hit Hamilton, why his cast was so diverse. Miranda replied, "Thats just what happens when you go looking for the very best people!" At Legible, we couldnt agree more!Legible recognizes the right for human beings to self-identify. You are valued, safe, and supported.To be considered for this position, you must be eligible to work in Canada and pass background checks.Please note, that Legible is closed for a winter break from Friday 24th December and returning Tuesday 4th January. We are still recruiting for this role and are excited to meet you!Quick Apply

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