Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Job Description: Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Location: New York, NY

 

At Hachette, our Changing the Story (CtS) pillar reflects our commitment to fostering a more inclusive publishing industry. This initiative emphasizes amplifying underrepresented voices, creating equitable opportunities, and ensuring that our books and workplace reflect the diversity of our society. We believe that including diverse perspectives is essential to our mission of publishing books that resonate with all readers and building a culture where all employees feel valued and empowered.

 

The Director of DEI will play a key role in advancing this mission by ensuring the successful execution of HBG’s DEI strategy. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this role will work closely with the HR team, publishing divisions, and leadership to embed DEI principles into HBG’s operations and culture. Additionally, the Director will help guide HBG’s external positioning, build partnerships, and measure the impact of DEI efforts while driving the Changing the Story pillar across the organization.

 

Key Responsibilities:

DEI Strategic Execution (30%)

Recruitment and Retention (40%)

Qualifications:

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.      

 

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  

 

The compensation for this position is $105,000-$120,000. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.  

 

The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.