Press Officer, HarperNonFiction

HarperCollins Publishers; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company is seeking a Press Officer for their HarperNonFiction team. This role involves designing and executing innovative PR campaigns for bestselling authors. The ideal candidate will have a passion for nonfiction and experience in public relations, working closely with editorial and marketing teams to maximize publicity opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare cover

Unlimited training

Gym membership discount

Qualifications

• Experience in integrated PR campaigns.
• Knowledge of nonfiction publishing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement PR campaigns for books.
• Generate media coverage across various platforms.
• Maintain relationships with media contacts.

Skills

Public Relations

Campaign Management

Media Relations

Education

Degree in Marketing or Communications

Job description

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A rare opportunity has arisen for a Publicist to join our award-winning HarperNonFiction publicity team to work on innovative campaigns for some of the leading names in commercial nonfiction.

HarperNonFiction is one the UK’s leading entertainment and lifestyle publishers, home to some of the biggest names and bestselling brands in nonfiction, with authors including Cher, Peter Kay, Jay Shetty, Debbie Harry, Rob Beckett, Marcus Wareing and Adam Buxton. Complimented by our quality narrative imprint Mudlark & Smart Thinking and our lifestyle imprint Thorsons, we have an eclectic, genre-defining list across memoir, music, sport, self-help, personal development, cookery, health & fitness and gift.

This is an exciting time of growth and change for us. In the role, you’ll design and implement integrated and strategic campaigns across our three publishing verticals (Entertainment, Lifestyle & Mudlark) and grow our lists and brands through entrepreneurial and creative thinking.

Core Responsibilities

• Plan and implement fully integrated PR campaigns for books across our list (imprints include Harper Element, Mudlark, Thorsons, Gift & IP) by liaising with the media, festivals, bookshops, and by using our digital platforms. Develop innovative and creative publicity campaigns in line with key objectives across individual titles or brand authors
• As part of the publicity team, deliver creative and stand-out publicity campaigns across both traditional and new media channels, on brief and within budget. Generate and foster review and feature coverage across relevant media, including newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, online and social media
• Plan and execute author tours / visits 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
• Generate trade press releases and announce new title acquisitions
• Maintain, develop and grow relationships with key journalists, producers and new media contacts across all channels
• Stay in tune with trends and news within nonfiction publishing, to maintain an awareness of the market.
• Assistant the Publicity Team with departmental admin
  
  

Experience Required

• A genuine passion for non-fiction books including memoir, sports and cookery to wellness, self-improvement and smart thinking.
• Experience of working on fully integrated and dynamic PR campaigns
• Experience or knowledge of working within a publishing house
• Proven track record of providing high levels of author care
• Excellent knowledge of different media opportunities across print, broadcast and online and an established relationship with key media contacts
  
  

Benefits

• Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 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
• Relocation Rent Support Loan
• Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at Work
• Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal
• 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 [e-mail] with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.

Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Book and Periodical Publishing

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