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Join the dynamic publicity team at HarperCollins to craft captivating campaigns for bestselling fiction and non-fiction titles
Overview
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Location
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Hybrid (In-person ~3 day / week)
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HarperCollins Publishers invites you to become part of their innovative and celebrated imprints: HQ, Mills & Boon, and Pavilion. This role offers the chance to work on groundbreaking campaigns within a division renowned for publishing a diverse array of bold and compelling stories. With a legacy of over 100 years, our imprints have received numerous accolades, and we continue to push the boundaries of digital and print publishing.
- Organization summary: HarperCollins' imprints HQ, Mills & Boon, and Pavilion are at the forefront of commercial fiction, non-fiction, and digital innovation, known for their best-selling authors and award-winning content. With a rich history and commitment to inclusivity and captivating storytelling, this is a unique opportunity to join a leading publishing house during an exciting period of growth and creativity.
- Role Summary:
- Devise and implement integrated PR campaigns for a diverse range of books.
- Collaborate with media, book festivals, bookshops, and digital platforms.
- Create publicity campaigns that are creative, on brief, and within budget.
- Secure coverage across media outlets and coordinate author events to boost profiles and sales.
- Work with internal teams to maximize publicity opportunities and communicate them effectively.
- Develop trade press releases and manage new title announcements.
- Build and maintain relationships with key media figures across various platforms.
- Stay abreast of market trends and news within the publishing industry.
- Role Requirements:
- Experience in dynamic PR campaigns and knowledge of the publishing industry.
- Demonstrated success in author care and media relationship management.
- Passion for commercial fiction and non-fiction.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative team approach.
- Creativity, attention to detail, and a proactive, enthusiastic attitude.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Availability for occasional evening and weekend work.
- Application Process Details:
- Submit your application through Applied – direct email applications are not accepted.
- For queries, email [email removed - click apply for more details] with 'Vacancy Query' and the job title in the subject line.
An opportunity has arisen to join the publicity team within HQ, Mills & Boon and Pavilion, a division of HarperCollins Publishers, to work on innovative campaigns for some of the leading names in commercial fiction and non-fiction. Specialising in commercial fiction, non-fiction and innovative digital publishing, HQ is a young, ambitious, and award-winning imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. HQ prides itself on publishing books that are bold, brave, inclusive, and always with a compelling story to tell.
HQ Fiction is proud to publish The Sunday Times bestselling authors such as Adele Parks, Linwood Barclay, B A Paris, Sarah Morgan, Erica James and Carrie Hope Fletcher. Debut novels published by HQ, The Family Tree by Sairish Hussain and This Lovely City by Louise Hare, were recently shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award 2020 and the RSL Ondaatje Prize 2021 respectively.
HQ Non-Fiction publishes The Sunday Times bestselling BOSH!, The Batch Lady and The Prison Doctor books, as well as June Sarpong’s award-winning books on Diversity and Inclusion, and Caroline Hirons’ record-breaking and industry-leading book Skincare. In 2022, HQ published Joe Wicks’ Feel Good Food which was industry Number 1 for two weeks.
Sweeping women off their feet for over 100 years, Mills & Boon is the UKs #1 publisher of romantic fiction and won the RNA Industry Award for Publisher of the Year 2020. In the UK a Mills & Boon novel is sold once every ten seconds.
Pavilion Books is an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers specialising in illustrated non-fiction. The enviable roster of high-profile authors on the list includes MOB Kitchen founder Ben Lebus; Italian chef and TV personality Gennaro Contaldo; Sunday Sessions YouTuber Big Has; interior design expert Kate Watson-Smyth (creator of Mad About the House); Vintage Rolex expert David Silver and crochet queen Kerry Lord.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and implement fully integrated PR campaigns for books across our list (HQ, Mills & Boon and Pavilion) by liaising with the media, festivals, bookshops, and by using our digital platforms. Develop innovative and creative publicity campaigns in line with key objectives across individual titles or brand authors
As part of the marketing and publicity team, deliver creative and stand-out publicity campaigns across both traditional and new media channels, on brief and within budget. Generate and foster review and feature coverage across relevant media, including newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, online and social media
Plan and execute author tours / visits to raise author profile and generate sales
Work closely with the Editorial, Marketing and Sales teams to ensure publicity opportunities are fully maximised and communicated across the Division
Generate trade press releases and announce new title acquisitions
Maintain, develop and grow relationships with key journalists, producers and new media contacts across all channels
Stay in tune with trends and news within fiction and non-fiction publishing, to maintain an awareness of the market.
Experience Required
Experience of working on fully integrated and dynamic PR campaigns
Experience or knowledge of working within a publishing house
Proven track record of providing high levels of author care
Excellent knowledge of different media opportunities across print, broadcast and online and an established relationship with key media contacts
A genuine passion for commercial fiction and non-fiction books
Skills Required
A team player with excellent communication and people skills at all levels
Innovative and creative with a strong eye for detail
A motivated self-starter with a ‘can-do’ attitude
Energy, passion, and enthusiasm to juggle workload under pressure, prioritise work effectively and be part of a dynamic publicity team
Fantastic organisation skills
Due to the nature of the work, you may be required to work some evenings and weekends.
Benefits
Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)
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 and Pride at HC
Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmes
Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers
Gym membership discount
Onsite physiotherapy (London only)
Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering days
We're a certified Carbon Neutral company
Free e-books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books
Subsidised canteen and retail discounts
Onsite prayer room
If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to [email removed - click apply for more details] 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.
