Job Description

Head of Zeus is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Publicity Executive to work on our Aria commercial fiction imprint, reporting to the Head of Publicity.

Aria stands at the forefront of commercial fiction, showcasing a rich tapestry of genres encompassing everything from sweeping romance to compelling historical narratives, spicy romantasy, uplifting emotional sagas and thought-provoking book club reads. We publish the best stories from both emerging and established authors from around the world. Among our celebrated authors are household names such as Kathy Lette, Daisy Goodwin, Sinead Crowley, Dani Atkins, Diney Costeloe and Faith Hogan. We also take pride in fostering new voices in commercial fiction, including Breanne Randall, Charlotte Rixon and Carrie Walker.

The Publicity Executive will be part of our brilliant and friendly publicity team, working to deliver creative and sales-driving book campaigns and excellent author care. This role is ideal for someone with some level of experience in a publishing publicity department, perhaps as an assistant or through internships, who is eager to progress their career within a dynamic publishing house.

The role

• Planning and running creative publicity campaigns for our ARIA imprint and being the main point of contact for Aria authors (with scope in this role to assist with other imprints\' PR campaigns).
• Developing and maintaining strong media relationships across print, broadcast, events and the digital space.
• Delivering excellent author care, from preliminary campaign planning meetings, through to launch and beyond.
• Writing press releases and coordinating review copy mailings to targeted media lists.
• Collaborating with Marketing colleagues on our \'Aria at Home\' online events programme.
• Collaborating with colleagues in the wider Sales & Marketing and Editorial departments to develop joined up book campaigns.
• Participating in monthly imprint meetings.
• Day to day administrative duties such as managing prize submissions, helping to arrange launch parties, author travel and bookshop/festival events, and reporting on publicity coverage and events to other departments and the wider company.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Interest in developing a career in publicity.
• Previous experience in public relations is desirable; ideally of running own publicity campaigns and delivering excellent levels of author care.
• Strong relationship building skills, both with internal colleagues and third parties.
• Great communication skills.
• The ability to multi-task and prioritise is a must, as are strong organisational skills and a demonstrable ability to meet deadlines.
• Good understanding of the national media landscape, including digital media.
• Creative approach to finding new platforms to expand a campaign\'s reach and find potential new readers for Aria authors.
• A demonstrable passion for books and ability to convey this is essential.

Additional information

The role is a full-time, permanent position

Salary Range: \xc2\xa329,000 - \xc2\xa331,000

The role is based at our London office: Head of Zeus, 5-8 Hardwick Street, London, EC1R 4RG on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesday and Thursday

Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the \'APPLY NOW\' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 12th January 2024.

Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications

Bloomsbury Benefits

As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:

Working Pattern

• hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)

Holidays

• 25 days holiday
• 3.5 days Christmas company holiday

Other Benefits

• Two paid Personal Wellness Days
• Flexible Fridays - take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 45 minutes earlier in the week
• Season Ticket Loan
• Sharesave Scheme
• AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)
• In-house Doctor
• Eyecare Voucher Scheme

Company culture - Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom (BAME), Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers) and 21 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources

For additional benefits see below

Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

The Company

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.

Bloomsbury Publishing is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986, with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes, and is the originating publisher and custodian of the Harry Potter series. Bloomsbury has offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford and Sydney. Within Bloomsbury\'s Academic division, it publishes under Bloomsbury, as well as under a number of prestigious and historic imprint names. Read Our Story for how it all began.

Bloomsbury is committed to creating a working environment that stimulates creativity and collaboration, is respectful of difference, is inclusive and ethical in its practice, and promotes well-being. We are determined to nurture and develop our employees to reach their highest potential, and we know that our success is down to the passion, commitment and hard work of our talented people. We recognise the urgent need to attract and support applicants from all backgrounds and identities to become part of the global publishing industry, allowing diverse voices to reflect and shape our culture and society.

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