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Senior Publicist, HCCB (12 month FTC)
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17 September 2026 (Yesterday)
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Application Deadline:
15 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Please note: this vacancy will close once 200 applications have been received. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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 Childrens Books portfolio including Harper Fire. They will create and maintain strong working relationships with authors agents sales and wider industry stake holders. 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.
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 Childrens Books portfolio including Harper Fire. They will create and maintain strong working relationships with authors agents sales and wider industry stake holders. 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.
- 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.
- To 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 comms and timeline to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the Head of Publicity with campaign work offering administrative support when needed.
- To be aware of HarperCollins diversity and inclusion policies and to adhere across campaigns and interactions with colleagues.
Skills Knowledge & Expertise
- 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 childrens media booksellers and literary influencers
Additional Information
HarperCollins operates a hybrid working policy where employees are expected to work from our London office three days per week.
If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position please contact with the subject line Vacancy Query followed by the job title. We aim to respond within 5 working days.
If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position please contact with the subject line Vacancy Query followed by the job title. We aim to respond within 5 working days.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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