The Publicist will work alongside the PR Manager to support the implementation of innovative media and event campaigns for authors and brands across the Egmont portfolio – including new and backlist titles. Working closely with the wider Marketing and PR team, the aim is to support the successful implementation of integrated and innovative PR-led campaigns to drive profitable sales to raise and maintain the profile of our authors and brands.

The role:

• Manage the implementation of successful and innovative PR campaigns across Egmont’s diverse portfolio, including Picture Books and Gift, Fiction, Brands and Licensing lists.

• Plan and execute author events and school tour activity.

• Monitor media coverage and competitor activity.

• Handle media enquiries as well as proactively pitch feature ideas and other PR opportunities to journalists.

• Attend regular meetings with journalists and influencers.

• Assist in drafting and distributing press releases and media statements.

• Arrange for authors to speak to the media.

• Assist in the management of external agencies to ensure campaigns are carried out to a high standard.

• Manage author award database and award submission.

• Manage personal administration and organisation to a high standard.

Skills and Experience

• Solid experience working in a publicity department and/or PR company.

• Strong knowledge of the UK media landscape.

• Capable of designing and executing creative and innovative publicity campaigns.

• Passion and interest in children's books and publishing as a whole.

• Knowledge of the children’s publishing landscape, the publishing industry, and licensing industry is desirable but not essential.

• Experience with planning author tours/personal appearances would be desirable but not essential.

• Able to prioritise a heavy workload.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Strong relationship building skills.

• Team player.

• Digital native

Please note earlier applications may be prioritised.

The company

Egmont’s company purpose is to make every child a proud reader. This mission underpins our broad and inclusive portfolio of child-friendly picture books, fiction, non-fiction and brands. We aim to inspire reading for pleasure for all ages, from the most reluctant readers to the most enthusiastic. Whether it’s a popular brand brought to life on the page or a brilliant new series by a debut author, Egmont brings a vast range of diverse stories and amazing worlds to children and teens.

Our unique, consumer insight means we know what children love, and we make sure our books reflect this. We publish books for the hottest brands in the world, including Minecraft, Roblox, My Little Pony, Dungeons & Dragons, and Mr. Men Little Miss. We have cherished classics like Winnie-the-Pooh, Thomas & Friends, Tintin, The Little Prince, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Wind in the Willows and The Hundred and One Dalmatians.

Beloved picture book authors and illustrators include Julia Donaldson, Sophy Henn, Steven Lenton, Louise Greig, Adam and Charlotte Guillain, and Lydia Monks. Older readers can enjoy bestselling books from Michael Morpurgo, Lemony Snicket and Holly Jackson.

Our mission at HarperCollins is to harness the power of great publishing and to amplify it through world class marketing, global strength, and relentless innovation. We are all working towards the same goal, and we do it guided by what matters most to us. The culture at HarperCollins is defined by our six values, which inform our everyday actions and the way we behave. From Finance to Editorial, our values shape the way we work.

Our values tell a STORY…

Stories - We believe in the power of great publishing. From fiction, children’s and non-fiction to education and reference, our authors and content are at the heart of everything we do

Team - We help each other, work collaboratively, behave with integrity and always strive to communicate in a timely, open, honest and fair manner.

Out as well as in - We aim to lead the industry by looking out as well as in. Through observation of the marketplace, the consumer and the competitive environment we gain a better understanding of our business.

Resourcefulness - We support smart risk-takers and innovators, learning from experience without blame and being both curious and willing to change

You - We embrace difference, champion diversity of thought and being. We treat each other with respect and enjoy what we do.