Press Officer, Adult Consumer Marketing & Publicity
Join Bloomsbury, home to award-winning, internationally bestselling and critically-acclaimed authors such as Lisa Taddeo, Edward Enninful, Patricia Lockwood, Kiley Reid, Tom Kerridge, SJ Maas, Peter Frankopan, Abdulrazak Gurnah and Stuart Turton. We publish the best titles in fiction, non-fiction, cookery, illustrated and poetry across our adult trade publishing list.
We are looking for a highly motivated Press Officer to plan, implement and manage impactful, strategic and creative media campaigns that target key audiences and maximise book sales. You will be joining a collaborative and supportive Publicity team, reporting into the Head of Publicity, and work on an exciting and varied list of books that crosses serious non-fiction, literary fiction, poetry, cookery, commercial and crime fiction and more. You will be ambitious for our authors, have a keen eye for the media landscape and knowledge of the wider books and arts industry. Excellent interpersonal skills are a given, with an ability to deliver exceptional author care and to be an effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders including colleagues in editorial, sales and marketing, agents, journalists and event organisers. You will be an integral part of a team that delivers standout campaigns, and support the business at a time of exciting growth and the
The role
- Deliver creative and effective publicity title campaigns to maximize book sales and grow author brand awareness, within agreed timelines and to set budgets
- Deliver exceptional author care throughout the life of a campaign and beyond
- Support senior members of the team where necessary on campaigns and focus areas and work on central functions for the team
- Pitch to journalists, event organisers and external partners to great effect. Develop and maintain relationships, as well as knowledge of the ever-changing media landscape
- Collate and collaborate with other members of the PR team, to share and build media contacts, tips, ideas and advice
- Compose engaging copy for press releases and email pitches, with great attention to detail and creative flair, in keeping with the tone and style of the team and list
- Reading proposals and providing publicity feedback
Our work is driven by different perspectives and we strive for our culture to be one of belonging. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities.
If you would like to apply, please see the instructions below
Additional information
The role is a full-time permanent position
The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and Tuesday
Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button, which includes the campaign you’ve been most proud to work on and the book you most enjoyed reading in the past year by Monday 6th June.
Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications
Bloomsbury Benefits
As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:
Working Pattern
- hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)
Holidays
- 25 days holiday
- 3.5 days Christmas company holiday
- 2 Personal Wellness Days
Other Benefits:
Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 45 minutes earlier in the week
Season Ticket Loan
Sharesave Scheme
In-house Doctor
Eyecare Voucher Scheme
That Day – access to complementary wellness workshops
Company culture! – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (BAME, Disability, Mental Health, LGBTQ+ and Parents, Guardians and Carers), 15 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources
For additional benefits see below
Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
The Company
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
Bloomsbury Publishing is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986, with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes, and is the originating publisher and custodian of the Harry Potter series. Bloomsbury has offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford and Sydney. Within Bloomsbury’s Academic division, it publishes under Bloomsbury, as well as under a number of prestigious and historic imprint names. Read Our Story for how it all began.
Bloomsbury is committed to creating a working environment that stimulates creativity and collaboration, is respectful of difference, is inclusive and ethical in its practice, and promotes well-being. We are determined to nurture and develop our employees to reach their highest potential, and we know that our success is down to the passion, commitment and hard work of our talented people. We recognise the urgent need to attract and support applicants from all backgrounds and identities to become part of the global publishing industry, allowing diverse voices to reflect and shape our culture and society.
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