Press Officer

Reporting to: Head of Press, UK & Export

Department: Publicity

About Phaidon:

Phaidon is the premier global publisher of the creative arts with over 1,500 titles in print.  We work with the world's most influential artists, chefs, writers and thinkers to produce innovative books on art, photography, design, architecture, fashion, food and travel, and illustrated books for children. Phaidon is headquartered in London and New York City. 

About the Role:

Reporting to the Head of Press, UK & Export, we are seeking an exceptional Press Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with publicity experience to contribute ideas and passion to a small and friendly team based in Stratford (E15), London.

Responsibilities will include planning and implementing impactful, creative and intelligent publicity campaigns, incorporating both traditional print and broadcast media and online outlets, preparing mail-outs to media, assisting with departmental administration and reporting on UK & export campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementing publicity campaigns with a focus on UK and international markets outside North America
• Working closely with colleagues in the US and our European offices, sharing campaign ideas and strategies
• Working with wider marketing and sales teams (such as reps, marketing, social media, and website) to ensure press campaigns are integrated with them and deliver the objectives set
• Building relationships directly with authors
• Attending regular journalist meetings and growing your network of contacts
• Managing departmental and personal administration
• Assisting organising and implementing high-profile author events

You will:

• Have a strong network of media contacts and previous experience in PR
• Be proactive – someone who seeks out new opportunities and comes up with fresh ideas
• Be creative in your campaign ideas and planning
• Be organised and have excellent attention to detail
• Have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Be a problem solver

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of 3 years’ PR experience either in-house or agency
• An interest and passion for the subjects that Phaidon publish and a specialist interest in any one or more of these subjects 
• A strong understanding and proven interest in digital and social media
• Experience of organising events and PR tours

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Please apply by email to careers@phaidon.com with the following:

• A CV
• A supporting statement explaining how your experience relates to this role (maximum 500 words)
• A description of a press campaign that you have led, including top three campaign objectives and outcomes (maximum 500 words)

Closing date: 15 August 2021