Publicist – HCCB

HarperCollins Publishers UK

. Implement creative national PR campaigns including tier 1 authors and brands .

Posted 9/15/2026contractLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £33,500 - £36,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing national PR campaigns, managing author tours, and maintaining strong relationships with media contacts. Proficient in coordinating logistics, managing budgets, and collaborating with editorial teams and external stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

National PR Campaign ImplementationMedia Relationship ManagementEvent CoordinationBudget ManagementPress Office Experience

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Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationAttention to DetailExcellent Organisational SkillsStrong Relationship Building

Industry Keywords

UK Media LandscapeChildren’s MediaLiterary InfluencersBroadcastPrintDigitalAuthor ToursMarketing MaterialsDiversity and Inclusion PoliciesPress Releases

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement creative national PR campaigns including tier 1 authors and brands
Create tailored campaigns for each author/brand, pitching for feature and review coverage across broadcast, print and digital
Secure events and author tours
Maintain author schedules and coordinate logistics for events and author tours
Send marketing materials and book stock for events and author tours
Manage external agencies, freelancers and stakeholders to ensure campaigns are carried out to a high standard
Manage financial budgets and keep campaigns on budget
Work with editorial teams, agents and authors to maintain strong relationships
Maintain media contacts across trade, feature editors, broadcast and social media influencers
Represent HCCB at book conferences, librarian conferences and other industry occasions
Attend meetings with journalists and influencers and grow a network of contacts
Draft, assist with and distribute press releases and media statements
Support the Head of Publicity with campaign work and administrative tasks
Adhere to HarperCollins diversity and inclusion policies across campaigns and colleague interactions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Excellent organisational skills
Strong relationship building skills
Collaborative team player
Previous press office and/or publishing experience
Strong understanding of the UK media landscape across print, broadcast and digital
Excellent contacts with children’s media, booksellers and literary influencers
Some weekend and evening work required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working policy; employees are expected to work from the London office three days per week