Publicity executive

Closing date for applications: 25th June 2025

Salary: £31,000 per annum

Hours: This is a permanent full-time position based in our London office, requiring a minimum of 3 days in the office per week. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

Are you an experienced publicity assistant looking to step up? Or a dynamic publicist pursuing your next challenge?

Faber is a leading independent publisher, committed to publishing the world’s most significant voices. The current list spans Nobel laureates, bestselling literary fiction, award-winning non-fiction, poetry, film, classical music and drama alongside an unrivalled backlist.

We are looking to recruit a Publicity Executive to plan and implement publicity campaigns and events across a range of titles on the adult list, including commercial non-fiction, fiction and crime, with the support of a wider, collaborative publicity team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Publicity Assistant that is looking to step into a new role, as well as already established Press Officers / Publicists. We also welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills and a passion for publicity who are looking to take the next step in their career.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing publicity campaigns to drive sales and enhance author profiles.
• They will coordinate author tours with bookshops, festivals, and venues, and accompany authors to events.
• Key duties include compiling press releases, pitching books and authors to media and event planners, and tracking media coverage while keeping authors, agents, and internal departments updated.
• They will manage author schedules and all campaign-related administration, ensuring excellent care for both authors and agents.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with media contacts across all channels is essential, along with staying up to date with industry trends and researching new promotional opportunities.
• Additionally, they will support other publicists on campaigns, handle key administrative tasks such as compiling weekly campaign updates, managing Bookseller submissions, and assisting with the organisation and running of events.
• Reporting to the Senior Publicity Manager, the role will also involve supporting the wider Faber publicity team on campaigns and key aspects of administration.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• The ideal candidate will have existing media contacts and the ability to develop these and build new relationships, as well as a strong awareness of social and online media.
• They will enjoy being part of a team and will have experience of working with authors and agents, the media, book trade and events partners, in addition to colleagues in the editorial, sales and marketing teams.
• They will have excellent communication, time management and organisational skills, and an understanding of what is required to drive commercial success and how to reach diverse audiences through their campaigns.

Benefits

Faber has a staff of just over 150, based across our offices in Hatton Garden (London) and Harlow. We want all our staff to have the best possible, most positive and enjoyable experience while working at Faber.

Our benefits include:

• Access to Faber titles (including regular staff book clubs), discounted Independent Alliance titles, discounted Faber Academy courses
• Minimum of 28 days’ holiday per year
• Five days per year for volunteering work of your choice
• Full subscription to the Headspace meditation app
• Season-ticket loans
• Cycle-to-work vouchers
• Subsidised eye tests
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance and income protection insurance
• Access to online GP and advisory services
• Cash plan for healthcare costs

To apply

If you would like to be considered for this role, please click the 'Apply' button to send a covering letter and CV, quoting reference CA.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 25th June 2025.

We welcome applications from any individual regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. All applications will be considered on merit.

Please note that all personal information which we process in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our Data Protection Privacy Notice at https://faber.co.uk/data-protection-privacy and our Data Protection Policy at https://faber.co.uk/data-protection-policy. Please read our Data Protection Privacy Notice and Data Protection Policy before submitting your application.

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