Summary 

We are seeking a talented and motivated Marketing Coordinator to join our team and contribute to our brand marketing and GTM campaigns. As Marketing Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting the marketing department in the planning, execution and reporting of various marketing initiatives, along with administrative and social media duties. You will work closely with the senior marketing team along with other internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure successful marketing operations and initiatives. 

Core Responsibilities 

• Assist in the coordination and organization of our ongoing and campaign-based marketing projects 
• Monitor and track marketing metrics, prepare weekly reports, and provide recommendations for optimization 
• Participate in management of self-service advertising operations and reporting of performance marketing campaigns 
• Assist in e-commerce operations, fulfillment and reporting 
• Maintain ongoing social media monitoring and reporting  
• Conduct special market research projects 
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to create, proofread, and edit various marketing materials to ensure consistent branding and messaging across all marketing channels 
• Create and produce various reports and communication for partners and stakeholders 
• Traffic invoices, expenses and contracts 
• Stay informed about industry developments, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously improve marketing initiatives 
• Maintain organized, up-to-date files across all marketing assets and documentation 
• Ensure project workflow integrity by proactively managing tasks, timelines, and status updates across all initiatives 
• Perform other marketing tasks as needed 

Core Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Marketing or related field 
• 1-2 years of experience in a marketing role 
• Meticulous attention to detail 
• Solid knowledge of website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) 
• Excellent analytical skills 
• Strong writing and comms skills 
• Strong prioritization, organization, and project management skills 
• A self-starter that independently moves projects forward, prioritizes tasks, and meets deadlines 
• Experience with managing social media platforms 
• Comfortable multi-tasking in a deadline-driven environment  
• Proficiency with office platforms (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Slack) 
• Familiarity with project management software and platforms (JIRA, Confluence, ClickUp, Monday or similar) 
• A passion for the types of entertainment Absurd Ventures is creating (comics, animation, video games, books, film/TV and more) 

Plus if... 

• Experience with self-service advertising and performance marketing (e.g., Google Ads, Meta) 
• Strength in copywriting and experience with newsletter campaigns 
• Basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro) 
• Experience in the entertainment or video games industry 

Description  

• Full time job with benefits  
• Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA 
• Office is located near downtown Santa Monica – near metro and freeways 

Join our talented, growing team and play a crucial role as Marketing Coordinator. Together, we will create immersive worlds that transport players to extraordinary experiences and redefine the boundaries of entertainment. Apply now and provide a cover letter to tell us why you feel you would be an exceptional fit as Marketing Coordinator with Absurd Ventures.  

The base pay range for this position is $50,000 to $65,000 per year. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer a competitive package of benefits including paid time off, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity. 

We are seeking an experienced Publishing Manager to help build and lead the overall strategy and performance of our books publishing imprint, Absurd Ventures Press.  In conjunction with an external team of publishing domain experts, this role helps oversee the imprint with direct responsibility for revenue growth, profitability, and the long-term success of the publishing program. The Publishing Manager drives both creative and financial success ensuring that production, design, marketing, and managing editorial teams work effectively toward shared goals. The role requires a blend of strategic vision, commercial acumen, and creative leadership to shape the list’s direction.  
 

Core Responsibilities: 

• Help develop imprint strategy, ensuring year-over-year growth in topline revenue and profitability. 
• Work with our publishing partners to oversee the critical path for the imprint program. This includes providing oversight to internal and external teams in Editorial, Managing Editorial, Production, and Art, ensuring alignment, efficiency, and financial discipline. 
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, publicity, subrights, and distribution to deliver profitable titles to market while maintaining strong margins. 
• In conjunction with external publishing partners and the Absurd finance team, help manage financial goals of the program, including budgeting, P&L evaluation, and overall profitability. 
• Represent the publishing program internally and externally, cultivating strong relationships with authors, agents, and industry partners. 
• Manage all stages of each title’s print/digital lifecycle, including review of all passes; coordination with production, design, and freelancers; drafting of copy and metadata; and maintenance of reprints/backlist.  
• Work with our external publishing partners to develop relationships with literary agents, authors, illustrators, and other partners. 
• Attend conferences and trade shows as needed and lead internal/external presentations.   

Core Qualifications: 

• 5 to 8 years of publishing experience, including progressive leadership responsibility within a publishing house 
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and profitability 
• Deep understanding of the book publishing market and strong editorial judgment 
• Highly connected network of contacts in publishing ecosystem (agents, retail, media, influencer networks, etc.)  
• Experience working with stakeholders across internal teams and managing external partnerships  
• Demonstrated success in acquisitions and author/agent relations 
• Strong financial and strategic planning skills 
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities 
• A taste for the absurd 

 
The base pay range for this position is $80,000 to $105,000 per year. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer a competitive package of benefits including vacation time, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) matching to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.