Press officer

Closing date for applications: 30th November 2025

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Contract type: Full-time, permanent contract

Location: Hybrid working potential, based in Central London

Department: Communications

From press releases and pitches to book tours and events, lead publicity campaigns for a diverse range of books covering art, design, history, mythology, and more!

Thames & Hudson is one of the world’s leading publishers of illustrated books. Our diverse list covers art & design, photography, fashion, history, archaeology, mythology, esoterica and other non-fiction subjects. We also publish children’s books and non-book products. We are looking for a talented and experienced press officer to join our communications team and help us promote our titles across various media channels.

As a press officer, you will play a crucial role in promoting our illustrated and narrative non-fiction titles. You will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing publicity campaigns for your assigned books each season. This role requires creativity, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with media contacts and event organisers.


Responsibilities

• Proactively and independently plan and manage publicity campaigns for books on art & design, photography, history, archaeology, mythology, and esoterica
• Liaise with authors, agents, and other related third parties on publicity plans and demonstrate good author care
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to collate, prepare and approve publicity materials
• Write targeted and impactful press releases and pitch emails
• Build and maintain media contact lists across all related areas
• Report effectively on secured coverage to internal and external stakeholders
• Attend and contribute to key meetings, providing professional follow-up
• Work positively with publishing partners to promote co-published titles
• Arrange and manage book tours, including public and private events
• Manage campaign budgets efficiently and complete related administrative tasks in a timely manner
• Share updates and materials with global offices and international co-publishers
• Contribute to comms team and inter-departmental brainstorms and planning meetings
• Stay updated on changes in the publicity landscape
• Other tasks as required on occasion

Knowledge, skills & experience

• Proven track record of independently producing standout publicity campaigns within publishing or the arts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised and efficient, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise appropriately
• Excellent administrative skills
• Experience working with museums and galleries is desirable
• Organised and professional approach to work and presentation
• Team player with a collegiate attitude
• Proactive in seeking new channels and media platforms for coverage
• Strong interest in visual arts, design, and illustrated publishing

To apply, please send your CV with a cover letter to the email listed on our website via the 'Apply' button. Use the cover letter to address how you meet the requirements listed in skills, experience and attributes above. The deadline for applications is 30 November 2025. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.


Benefits

Apart from working with a highly talented and creative bunch of people, we offer:

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Profit share scheme
• Interest-free loan for rent deposit or season travel ticket
• Discounts off our lovely T&H books and co-editions
• Generous pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free entry into hundreds of museums and galleries, nationwide
• And more!

At Thames & Hudson, we believe that employing a diverse workforce is essential to succeed and selection decisions are based on applicants’ experience and skills. We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion or belief.

Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.