Press Officer, HarperNonFiction

Be Applied Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the publishing industry is seeking a Publicist to join their award-winning team. This role involves designing and implementing innovative PR campaigns for renowned authors and brands in nonfiction. The ideal candidate will have a passion for books and experience in dynamic PR campaigns. Join a vibrant team and contribute to exciting projects that shape the future of publishing.

Benefits

Work from home option

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Mentoring/coaching

Cycle to work scheme

Private healthcare cover

Life assurance

Unlimited training

Free e-books and audiobooks

Qualifications

• Experience of working on fully integrated and dynamic PR campaigns.
• Excellent knowledge of different media opportunities across print, broadcast and online.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement fully integrated PR campaigns for books across our list.
• Generate trade press releases and announce new title acquisitions.
• Maintain, develop and grow relationships with key journalists.

Skills

Publicity

Media Relations

Campaign Planning

Education

Experience in Publishing

Job description

Salary £29,500 - £31,500 (GBP) Depending on skills and experience

Team HarperNonFiction

Seniority Mid-level

• Closing:11:55pm, 29th May 2025 BST

Perks and benefits

Work from home option

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Mentoring/coaching

Cycle to work scheme

Candidate happiness

8.66 (29705)

Job Description

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

Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)

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

Onsite physiotherapy (London only)

Charitable donation matching and2 volunteering days

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.