OverviewJoin to apply for the Marketing Associate role at MDPI.A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. We operate more than 400 diverse, peer-reviewed, open access journals supported by over 35,500 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Marketing Associate to join our global product marketing team. In this role, you will help shape and share the story of MDPI’s products through compelling long-form content and targeted marketing campaigns. You will collaborate across teams to support product launches, digital promotions, and audience engagement initiatives, while analyzing results to optimize marketing performance.Location: ManchesterThis is a full-time in office role. The office is located next to Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester. Main tasks and responsibilities Create and edit long-form content (e.g., blog posts, case studies) aligned with product positioning and strategy.Assist in planning and implementing marketing initiatives to promote MDPI products, including email campaigns, product launches, and digital promotions.Monitor and report on the performance of marketing activities, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., product, design, communications) to ensure marketing deliverables are consistent and timely.Gather insights on target audiences, market trends, and competitor activities to support content and campaign strategies. Skills and Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree or above in marketing, Communications, Business, Journalism, or a related field.Experience in marketing, communications, or content creation (including internships).Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams is an advantage.Excellent English language skills.Competency with Microsoft Office365.Experience using SEO tools and Wordpress.Strong written and verbal communication.Creativity and storytelling ability.Excellent time management and organizational skills. Benefits Flexible Working Times: You are able to start work anytime between 7-9am, and finish between 3pm-6pm.Special Days Off: Getting married or moving house? MDPI offers paid time off for such occasions.Our Culture: A friendly working environment with monthly lunch parties, office snacks and seasonal events.Bonus Incentives: Depending on your role, you may be eligible for one of our bonus schemes which rewards high-performing employees.Perkbox: Access to a benefit platform with discounts and perks across retailers, including savings on food, drinks, tech, travel, and more.Health Cash Plan: After passing probation, employees are enrolled into private health membership with Bupa. You can claim money back on dental, doctors, and prescriptions amongst many other health services.Modern City Centre Office: Located next to Piccadilly Gardens, a short walk from Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road stations with tram stops nearby.Cyclescheme: Save between 25-39% on a bike and accessories.Techscheme: Save up to 10% on tax when purchasing tech equipment from retailers. About MDPI A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. We operate more than 400 diverse, peer-reviewed, open access journals supported by over 66,000 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available. MDPI is headquartered in Switzerland with additional offices in Europe, Asia and North America. We are committed to ensuring high quality research is made available quickly and to supporting sustainability projects with sustainability as a key theme in many journals and through the MDPI Sustainability Foundation. Initiatives: MDPI develops and maintains various platforms to better serve the scientific community. Platforms include the MDPI website and related services. #J-18808-Ljbffr