Publicist

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Want to join a lively and talented team working for an independent publishing house? We have an exciting new job in our publicity department.

As a publicist you would be responsible for our growing collection of adults books, helping to implement publicity campaigns, arranging book signings and launches for new titles and being the main point of contact for authors and booksellers in your department.

You do not need to have previous publishing experience. You will be a crucial member of a supportive, lively and exciting team, and have the opportunity to learn new skills needed to promote a wide range of genres.

Responsibilities to include:

• Communicating with authors, booksellers, and media outlets
• Creating new publicity campaigns for social media
• Organising book launches and signings
• Sourcing new and exciting opportunities for promotion
• Putting together press releases and workshops
• Overseeing the publicity assistant
• Administrative support

No formal qualifications required but good communication and organisational skills are necessary. Publishing experience is not essential, training will be provided.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office would be advantageous
• You’ll be highly organised, efficient and can multitask
• Good English skills are required, both written and spoken

If you are passionate about working in the book publishing industry, please send us your CV and a covering letter.

The position is now open to join.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £23,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday