Publicity Manager

John Murray Press publishes books of excellence and lasting value, catering to their particular readership and written by authors with passion and expertise – with the focus on specialist non-fiction, quality fiction, and a strong international outlook. Recent successes include the Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction winner THE GLORIOUS HERESIES by Lisa McInerney, Number 1 bestseller BLACK BOX THINKING by Matthew Syed, Best British Book Award winner THE LONEY by Andrew Michael Hurley, Costa Biography Award winner THE INVENTION OF NATURE by Andrea Wulf, Sunday Times Bestseller Monty Don, and global bestseller Randall Munroe.

We are seeking a talented communications professional to join our team as a Publicity Manager, working across the John Murray and Two Roads imprints.   You will be responsible for securing innovative and widespread PR coverage for titles across our list of bestselling and prize-winning fiction and non-fiction, as well as working closely with marketing and sales colleagues to lead teams that drive and deliver fully integrated campaigns.  

You will have good experience in book PR or within a comparable industry, as well as a working knowledge of marketing processes. You should have proven experience of people management, excellent communication skills, a passion and track record for delivering creative and highly effective campaigns, both offline and online, and an ability to motivate yourself and your team to deliver quality work to deadline in an efficient, organised manner.
 

In return we offer a creative and dynamic environment and a competitive salary and benefits package.
 

To apply, please email your CV, covering letter and salary details to: recruitment@hachette.co.uk Alternatively, send to HR Department, Hachette UK, Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London EC4Y 0DZ.
 

Closing date: Sunday 9 April 2017.
 

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to get in touch directly with shortlisted candidates. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please do let us know.
 

Hachette UK is an equal opportunities employer and employs people on the basis of their abilities.