Publicity Manager, Children's (12m-FTC) in London

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Are you looking for your next step in your publicity career? Are you interested in the latest in children's authors, brands, media and social platforms? Do you love sharing stories? Do you know how to connect with digital first audiences? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, strategic and digital first thinking Publicity Manager to join our award-winning children's publishing team.

About PRH Children's and the PR team: We are the UK's no.1 children's publisher, home to Puffin and Ladybird, and some of the most recognised entertainment brands, authors and illustrators. Our marketing and PR teams are organised into three audience‑focused hubs (across Pre‑School, Primary and YA), publishing everything from picture books to young fiction and graphic novels, non‑fiction and books for young adults. We are looking for a new Publicity Manager to largely work across our Preschool and Primary Hubs, reporting into the Head of PR.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• The Publicity Manager will manage publicity campaigns, working across debut authors, recognised brands and high‑profile talent.
• Plan, manage and evaluate consumer facing publicity book campaigns within budget to reach targeted audiences and connect with consumers.
• Promote books and authors through print, radio, TV, social media and digital channels to ensure coverage and generate sales.
• Manage all aspects of author publicity events and tours including event creation and schedule management.
• Establish and maintain strong external relationships, with consumer media, trade media, key influencers and networks within the industry.
• Communicate publicity campaigns and activity effectively internally to all departments across the division.
• Create and write a variety of print and digital promotional materials for trade press, consumer press and end consumers.
• Coordinate international press requests for group companies, where appropriate.
• Supervise more junior members of staff, where appropriate.
• Support the Head of PR across campaigns and acquisition conversations, where appropriate.

What you'll bring:

• A passion to work with children's brands is essential.
• A keen interest in the UK children's book market.
• A creative individual who isn't afraid to think outside of the box.
• A proven project manager with strong organisation and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence with pitching and presenting.
• Able to generate multi‑channel campaigns, on and offline, with innovative, digital content at their heart.
• A team player but can work autonomously using initiative.

If this sounds like you and you're ready for the challenge, please apply with your CV and Cover Letter by Wednesday 20th of May 2026. As part of your cover letter, please tell us in no more than 250 words about a piece of digital PR activity that has caught your attention this year and how it connected with its target audience.

Salary: Circa £42,000 depending on how your skills and experience align to the role.

Our hybrid working approach: For this role we expect the successful candidate to work from our London‑based office a minimum of three days per week and offer the remaining two days to be worked remotely.

Company: Penguin Books Limited