Publicity Manager, Marketing and Publicity, Adult (12 Months FTC)

Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and non-fiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards.

The Job Profile

Reporting to a Deputy Head of Publicity, the Publicity Manager will work across a diverse range of literary fiction and non-fiction titles, developing imaginative, effective and well-executed publicity campaigns within the busy Adult Publicity Department. The role will collaborate closely with editorial, marketing, digital and sales teams to create integrated promotional plans that maximise author profiles, audience engagement and book success.

The Job Role

The Publicity Manager will coordinate publicity campaigns across a range of adult publishing titles, securing media coverage and opportunities to raise author profiles. They will write engaging copy for press releases, festival pitches and other publicity materials, while building and maintaining relationships with journalists, librarians, festival programmers and other key contacts. The role will also involve managing campaign budgets, organising and attending festivals, conferences, author tours and promotional events.

The Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a driven, ambitious and highly organised Publicity Manager with a genuine passion for books and publishing. You will have a proven track record of leading and delivering inventive, strategic publicity campaigns across traditional, digital and social media, with proven success in organising author events, book launches and tours, both large and small. With an established network of media and event contacts, you will be able to hit the ground running in a vibrant department. You will be creative, proactive and motivated, with exemplary organisational skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously, from debut authors to established brands. You will build strong relationships with authors, agents, journalists and colleagues, exercise sound judgement, communicate with confidence, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

We are keen to hear from the widest range of candidates and we’re open to different types of experience. If you have experience in publicity and public relations across any area of the arts or entertainment, we would love to hear from you.

Please note, due to the nature of the industry the candidate may be required to work non-office hours, including weekends, evenings and overnights, to help support at publicity events and will ideally be able to be in the office in London at least three days a week.

Salary Competitive and Benefits

Unfortunately, Simon & Schuster UK cannot accept applications from candidates without a legal right to work in the UK or who require visa sponsorship. Right to work checks are carried out on candidates who make it to offer stage. Simon & Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon & Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.