Product Manager Jobs

Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

Who We Are...

Since 1866, Deseret Book Company has been the market leader in providing content and lifestyle products to support members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through its retail and publishing imprints. Deseret Book is committed to creating and offering resources to build faith, strengthen families, and promote personal virtues.

Product Manager

Reports to

Content Category Director

Location

Deseret Book Corporate Office

55 N 300 W

Salt Lake City, UT

Starting Date

Immediately

Position Type

Full Time; hybrid office schedule

Wage

$19 - $25/hour

Job Summary

Do you love to read? Are you passionate about great books? Do you enjoy being an integral part of a team? Are you highly self-motivated, organized and able to manage multiple projects? Deseret Book Company is looking for a Product Manager who provides administrative and creative support to the Product Directors. The Product Manager is directly involved in the creation, development and management of quality books that meet the needs of our customers. Deseret Book is a media and lifestyle company that caters to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Major Tasks & Responsibilities

Administrative Support for Book Product Directors. Handle administrative needs for Product Directors including, but not limited to: coordinating meetings, drafting documents, tracking deadlines, data entry for financials and contracts, and correspondence to authors.

Creative Support for Book Product Directors. Review, collaborate, research and brainstorm on projects as needed.

Manuscript Review and Management. Manage all manuscript submissions in a timely manner, review selected manuscripts as directed by the Product Directors, and send correspondence to submitting authors.

Required Skills

• Great team player: works well in a collaborative environment
• Self-motivated and great self-manager
• Bachelor’s degree: English, Editing/Publishing, or Communications preferred
• Proficient with technology: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint; project management and survey software helpful
• Detail-oriented: manages deadlines and project details well
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Benefits

• Company-funded retirement plan 
• Excellent medical, dental, and life insurance 
• Merchandise discount 
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching funds 
• Paid leave and holidays 
• Hybrid work schedule: two days in-office, three days remote
• Discounted UTA Eco pass 
• Fully stocked breakroom!
• Great work environment 

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. We're committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career. We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to a team and culture that embraces and celebrates diversity and inclusion without regard to race, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the State of Utah.

0