Can you create memorable campaigns that will spark the imagination of our audiences and drive book sales? Would you like to help a book you love become a bestseller?

Come and be part of our award-winning Marcomms team at HarperCollins Children’s Books, home to many bestselling household names, such as David Walliams, Michael Morpurgo, Derek Landy, Oliver Jeffers, David Baddiel, Hannah Gold, Narnia, Paddington Bear and Judith Kerr. HarperCollins Children’s Books is a fast-growing children’s publisher and is the home of Blockbuster brands.

We are looking for an experienced Publicist, Communications Officer or Press Officer who is ready for their next challenge. You will have strong media contacts, experience organising world-class events, and a track record in delivering creative campaigns. You don’t need to have worked in publishing before. 

As Publicity Manager, you will join our friendly, supportive and inclusive Marcomms team of fourteen to create standout campaigns for a mix of debut authors, brands, and celebrity authors

Key tasks and accountabilities

• As part of the Marcomms team, develop and deliver innovative and creative publicity campaigns in line with key objectives across titles and brands, demonstrating strong brand knowledge, maintaining excellent relationships with stakeholders, and creating sales-driving PR strategies.

• Manage your individual title allocations’ set PR budget.

• Generate and foster review and feature coverage across relevant media, including newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, online and social media.

• Plan and execute online and in-person author events to raise author profile and generate sales

• Work closely with the Editorial, Marketing and Sales teams to ensure publicity opportunities are fully maximised and communicated across the Division.

• Present publicity strategy and campaigns to internal stakeholders.

• Maintain, develop and grow relationships with key journalists, producers and new media contacts across all channels.

• Generate trade press releases for your allocated titles and announce new title acquisitions.

• Contribute to author pitch decks for new acquisitions.

• Be an active voice in divisional meetings, including acquisitions.

 Skills required

• Evidence of designing and executing creative and innovative publicity campaigns

• Proven network of UK media contacts and strong knowledge of media across broadcast, print and online

• Experience with planning a wide-range of effective in-person and online events

• Enthusiasm to find new and innovative ways to promote our books

• Strong relationship building skills and ability to manage relationships

• Excellent communication skills and ability to speak confidently and pitch ideas in internal and external meetings

• Results-driven, with an ability to analyse effectiveness of campaigns against budget and sales

• Ability to prioritise and juggle a busy workload

• Strong attention to detail

• Availability to work evenings and weekends as required (with time off in lieu)

Benefits 

Hybrid working model (2+ days in the office) 

28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days) 

Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave 

Private healthcare cover and life assurance 

Summer Hours  

Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal 

Season ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work scheme 

Relocation Rent Support Loan  

Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work and Pride at HC 

Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmes 

Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers 

Gym membership discount 

Onsite physiotherapy (London only) 

Charitable donation matching and  2 volunteering days 

We're a certified Carbon Neutral company 

Free e-books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books 

Subsidised canteen and retail discounts 

Onsite prayer room 

If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition Manager at Sandra.lim@harpercollins.co.uk with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.