Summary of the Senior Publicist, HCCB (12 month FTC) job at HarperCollins UK

Key Responsibilities

• Implement creative national PR campaigns including tier 1 authors and brands.
• Create tailored campaigns for each author/brand pitching for feature and review coverage across broadcast, print and digital as well as securing events and author tours (some weekend and evening work required).
• Maintain author schedules, coordinate logistics, send marketing materials and book stock for all events and author tours.
• Manage external agencies, freelancers and stakeholders to ensure campaigns are carried out to a high standard.
• To manage financial budgets accordingly and bring campaigns in on budget.
• Work closely with the editorial team, agents and authors to ensure strong relationships are maintained.
• Maintain a wide range of media contacts including, trade contacts, feature editors, broadcast, and social media influencers.
• Represent HCCB when required at book conferences, librarian conferences and other industry occasions.
• Attend regular meetings with journalists and influencers, growing a network of contacts.
• With the support of the Head of Publicity draft, assist and distribute press releases and media statements with clear comms and timeline to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the Head of Publicity with campaign work offering administrative support when needed.
• To be aware of HarperCollins diversity and inclusion policies and to adhere across campaigns and interactions with colleagues.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Attention to detail 
• Excellent organisational skills 
• Strong relationship building skills 
• Collaborative team player 
• Previous press office and/or publishing experience 
• Strong understanding of the UK media landscape across print, broadcast and digital
• Excellent contacts with children’s media, booksellers and literary influencers

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