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Senior Publicity Executive

Faber is a leading independent literary publisher. We publish a diverse range of high-profile authors such as Kazuo Ishiguro, Anna Burns, Sally Rooney, Leïla Slimani, Tsitsi Dangarembga, Orhan Pamuk, Sebastian Barry, Laura Lippman, Lenny Henry, Luke Harding, Marina Hyde, Louise Doughty and Peter Swanson and we have a backlist containing the works of T. S. Eliot, Seamus Heaney, Sylvia Plath and William Golding, among many others.

 Faber is looking to recruit a talented and creative Senior Publicity Executive to implement market-leading media campaigns and events for a wide range of titles on the adult list, with a particular focus on commercial non-fiction, fiction, crime and music and popular culture. 

 The successful candidate will have an established network of media contacts across all channels and be expert in social media. They will enjoy working as part of a team while managing campaigns autonomously. They will work closely with authors and agents, the media and book trade, in addition to colleagues in the editorial, sales and marketing teams. They will have a strong understanding of what is required to drive commercial success and a proven track record in delivering impactful campaigns and exceptional author care. 

Reporting to the Publicity Director, the role will require excellent communication and organisational skills, creativity and vision, a strong knowledge of print and digital media, an ability to prioritise and work well under pressure, and a passion for commercial publishing. 

KEY TASKS:

 To manage high profile, sales-driving lead title campaigns across all media platforms, broadsheet, online, broadcast and events

To deliver high impact author tours liaising with bookshops, festivals and national institutions

To draft excellent and selling PR material: press releases, blogs, emails and letters

Deliver excellent author and agent care

Cultivate and research excellent media contacts across all channels, be expert in social media and every opportunity for discovery of books. 

To manage schedules and all administration associated with the campaign

The role requires a team player that is able to work autonomously and manage their own budgets.

This is a full time, permanent role based in our central London office. If this sounds like you, send your CV to SenPubExec@faberrecruitment.co.uk with a covering letter by Monday 13th February 2023, quoting reference BS.

Faber has a staff of just over 140, based across our offices in Bloomsbury Square, London, and Harlow. We want all our staff to have the best possible, most positive and enjoyable experience while working at Faber.

Our benefits include:

-Access to Faber titles (including regular staff book clubs), discounted Independent Alliance titles

-Minimum of 28 days’ holiday per year

-Five days per year for volunteering work of your choice

-Full subscription to the Headspace meditation app

-Season-ticket loans

-Cycle-to-work vouchers

-Subsidised eye tests

-Generous pension scheme

-Life assurance and income protection insurance

-Access to online GP and advisory services

We welcome applications from any individual regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.  All applications will be considered on merit.

Please note that all personal information which we process in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our Data Protection Privacy Notice at https://faber.co.uk/data-protection-privacy and our Data Protection Policy at https://faber.co.uk/data-protection-policy. Please read our Data Protection Privacy Notice and Data Protection Policy before submitting your application.

Senior Publicity Executive

Faber and Faber, London
Full-time, Permanent
Publisher
Administration, Campaigns, Executive, PR, Publicity, Publishing, Communications, Business Development
Reference: 
Senior Publicity Executive
Salary description: 
£28,000 to £31,000 per annum depending on skills and experience

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The successful candidate will have an established network of media contacts across all channels and be expert in social media. They will enjoy working as part of a team while managing campaigns autonomously.