Press Officer

Description:

HarperCollins Publishers is seeking a Press Officer to join the dynamic publicity team across its HQ, Mills & Boon, and Pavilion imprints. This is a creative and fast-paced opportunity for a self-starter with strong communication skills and a passion for commercial fiction and non-fiction. The successful candidate will spearhead innovative publicity campaigns, plan author tours, and liaise with media, bookshops, and festivals to raise the visibility of a diverse and bestselling author list.

Imprint Overview:

• HQ publishes bold and inclusive commercial fiction and non-fiction, with bestselling authors like Adele Parks, Sarah Morgan, and Davina McCall.

• Mills & Boon is the UK’s romance publishing powerhouse, offering titles in contemporary, historical, and suspense romance.

• Pavilion Books focuses on illustrated lifestyle non-fiction in areas like food, interiors, and crafts with bestselling and award-winning authors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Devise and implement PR campaigns across HQ, Akan Books, Mills & Boon, and Pavilion imprints

• Coordinate media engagement across print, digital, broadcast, and social platforms

• Plan and manage author book tours, interviews, events, and media appearances

• Write trade press releases and promote title acquisitions

• Liaise with internal teams (Editorial, Marketing, Sales) to amplify campaign efforts

• Maintain and develop media relationships with journalists, producers, influencers

• Monitor industry trends to keep publicity strategies market-relevant

Experience Required:

• Proven ability to execute end-to-end PR campaigns

• Publishing experience preferred

• Track record in organizing author events and managing author relationships

• Strong media network across print, broadcast, and digital

• Passion for commercial fiction and non-fiction books

Skills Required:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

• Creative thinker with a strong eye for campaign execution

• Resilient and proactive team player with a “can-do” attitude

• Ability to multitask and manage workload under pressure

• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed for events

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model (3 days in office)

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy/sell days)

• Enhanced parental leave pay

• Private healthcare, life assurance, and mental health support

• HeadSpace app, wellbeing portal, and on-site physiotherapy (London)

• Virtual GP service and eyecare vouchers

• Season ticket and relocation rent support loans

• Access to employee networks and training programs

• Digital book and newspaper subscriptions

• Gym membership discount

• Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering days

• Carbon neutral company; tree planted per hire through Trees for Life

• Onsite prayer room, subsidised canteen, and retail discounts

• Green Electric/Hybrid Car Benefit Scheme