PR Executive, HCCB

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Publicity in the implementation of successful and innovative PR campaigns for specific authors/brands.
• Opportunity to create and lead on campaigns under the mentorship of Head of Publicity e.g. pitch for media coverage/secure features and reviews, organise author tours and events.
• Support author events and tour activity, writing author schedules, coordinating logistics, sending marketing materials and accompanying authors to events (some weekend and evening work required).
• Manage and implement HCCB awards strategy ensuring relevant titles are submitted.
• Work with the marketing team to ensure events and author activity are promoted on our social channels.
• Pitch out active authors to key literary festivals throughout the year and manage travel and hotel bookings for the PR department.
• Build and maintain our influencer/digital list ensuring contacts are kept up to date and relevant.
• Work closely with the editorial team, agents, and authors to ensure strong relationships are maintained.
• Assist with HCCB's presence at book conferences, librarian conferences and other industry occasions and represent HCCB when required at these events.
• Assist in drafting and distributing press releases and review mailings.
• Manage personal administration and organisation to a high standard.
• To support the Head of Publicity with administrative support e.g. booking travel, mail outs etc.
• To be aware of HarperCollins diversity and inclusion policies and to adhere across campaigns and interactions with colleagues.

Skills & Expertise

• Experience in a similar role on agency or client-side
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Collaborative team player
• Highly creative
• Digital Native