PR Executive, HCCB

HarperCollins UK; London Borough of Southwark; Ibrido; GBP 31.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

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HarperCollins UK is seeking a PR Executive to support the Head of Publicity and help deliver innovative media and event campaigns for authors and brands across the HarperCollins portfolio. You’ll work closely with Marketing and PR teams to raise the profile and drive profitable book sales.

Based in London with a hybrid pattern (three days in the office), the role involves organising author tours, media outreach, press materials, and coordinating events; weekend/evening work may be required.

Competenze

• Experience in a similar role either in an agency or client-side.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Mansioni

• Support the Head of Publicity in implementing PR campaigns for authors/brands.
• Lead on campaigns under mentorship, pitch for media coverage and secure features.
• Organise author tours and events, coordinating logistics and materials.
• Manage awards submissions and ensure timely publicity activities.
• Promote events and author activity on social channels.
• Coordinate travel and bookings for PR activities and festivals.
• Maintain influencer/digital contact lists and relationships with editors/agents.

Conoscenze

PR campaigns

Media relations

Event coordination

Writing skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Digital native

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PR Executive, HCCB

Application Deadline: 15 November 2026

Department: Publicity

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Compensation: £30,500 - £32,000 / year

Please note: this vacancy will close once 200 applications have been received. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Description

The PR Executive will work alongside the Head of Publicity to support the implementation of innovative media and event campaigns for authors and brands across the HarperCollins portfolio. Working closely with the wider Marketing and PR team, directed by the Marketing & PR Director, the PR Executive will work to drive profitable sales and raise and maintain the profile of our authors and illustrators.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Publicity in the implementation of successful and innovative PR campaigns for specific authors/brands.
• Opportunity to create and lead on campaigns under the mentorship of Head of Publicity e.g. pitch for media coverage/secure features and reviews, organise author tours and events.
• Support author events and tour activity, writing author schedules, coordinating logistics, sending marketing materials and accompanying authors to events (some weekend and evening work required).
• Manage and implement HCCB awards strategy ensuring relevant titles are submitted.
• Work with the marketing team to ensure events and author activity are promoted on our social channels.
• Pitch out active authors to key literary festivals throughout the year and manage travel and hotel bookings for the PR department.
• Build and maintain our influencer/digital list ensuring contacts are kept up to date and relevant.
• Work closely with the editorial team, agents, and authors to ensure strong relationships are maintained.
• Assist with HCCB’s presence at book conferences, librarian conferences and other industry occasions and represent HCCB when required at these events.
• Assist in drafting and distributing press releases and review mailings.
• Manage personal administration and organisation to a high standard.
• To support the Head of Publicity with administrative support e.g. booking travel, mail outs etc.
• To be aware of HarperCollins diversity and inclusion policies and to adhere across campaigns and interactions with colleagues.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience in a similar role on agency or client-side
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Collaborative team player
• Highly creative
• Digital Native

Additional Information

HarperCollins operates a hybrid working policy where employees are expected to work from our London office three days per week.

If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position, please contact [e-mail] with the subject line 'Vacancy Query' followed by the job title. We aim to respond within 5 working days.