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Senior Publicist, HCCB (12 Month Maternity Cover) HarperCollins Publishers Employment Type: Contract 12 months Fixed Term Contract – Start date early May Location: Hybrid · London, UK (3+ days office based) Team: Children’s Seniority: Junior Closing: 11:55pm, 9th Feb 2025 GMT Perks and Benefits: Work from home option Wellness programs Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Mentoring/coaching Cycle to work scheme 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days) Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave Private healthcare cover and life assurance Summer Hours Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal Season ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work scheme Relocation Rent Support Loan Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at Work Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmes Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers Onsite physiotherapy (London only) Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering days Green Electric/Hybrid Car Benefit Scheme (salary sacrifice) Free e-books and audiobooks, digital newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books Subsidised canteen and retail discounts Onsite prayer room The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking internships or entry level positions. Job Description Purpose of the Role: The Senior Publicist will implement and deliver innovative media and event campaigns working alongside the Head of Publicity for authors and brands across the HarperCollins Children’s Books portfolio including Harper Fire. They will create and maintain strong working relationships with authors, agents, sales, and wider industry stakeholders. Working closely with the wider Marketing and PR team, directed by the Marketing & PR Director, the Senior Publicist will work to drive profitable sales and raise and maintain the profile of our authors and illustrators. Key Responsibilities: Implement creative national PR campaigns including tier 1 authors and brands such as David Walliams, Rob Biddulph, Adam Stower and others as directed. 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. 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 communications and timeline to internal and external stakeholders. Support the Head of Publicity with campaign work offering administrative support when needed. Be aware of HarperCollins diversity and inclusion policies and adhere across campaigns and interactions with colleagues. Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organisational skills Strong relationship building skills Collaborative team player Highly creative Digital Native If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to
stephanie.jemmett@harpercollins.co.uk
with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days. Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.
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Senior Publicist, HCCB (12 Month Maternity Cover) HarperCollins Publishers Employment Type: Contract 12 months Fixed Term Contract – Start date early May Location: Hybrid · London, UK (3+ days office based) Team: Children’s Seniority: Junior Closing: 11:55pm, 9th Feb 2025 GMT Perks and Benefits: Work from home option Wellness programs Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Mentoring/coaching Cycle to work scheme 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days) Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave Private healthcare cover and life assurance Summer Hours Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal Season ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work scheme Relocation Rent Support Loan Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at Work Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmes Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers Onsite physiotherapy (London only) Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering days Green Electric/Hybrid Car Benefit Scheme (salary sacrifice) Free e-books and audiobooks, digital newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books Subsidised canteen and retail discounts Onsite prayer room The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking internships or entry level positions. Job Description Purpose of the Role: The Senior Publicist will implement and deliver innovative media and event campaigns working alongside the Head of Publicity for authors and brands across the HarperCollins Children’s Books portfolio including Harper Fire. They will create and maintain strong working relationships with authors, agents, sales, and wider industry stakeholders. Working closely with the wider Marketing and PR team, directed by the Marketing & PR Director, the Senior Publicist will work to drive profitable sales and raise and maintain the profile of our authors and illustrators. Key Responsibilities: Implement creative national PR campaigns including tier 1 authors and brands such as David Walliams, Rob Biddulph, Adam Stower and others as directed. 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. 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 communications and timeline to internal and external stakeholders. Support the Head of Publicity with campaign work offering administrative support when needed. Be aware of HarperCollins diversity and inclusion policies and adhere across campaigns and interactions with colleagues. Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organisational skills Strong relationship building skills Collaborative team player Highly creative Digital Native If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to
stephanie.jemmett@harpercollins.co.uk
with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days. Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.
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