Press Officer
RHCP is an award-winning publisher for children of all ages. Its bestselling authors include Sir Terry Pratchett, Philip Pullman, Dame Jacqueline Wilson, Lauren Kate, Christopher Paolini and Joe Delaney and illustrators Quentin Blake, Shirley Hughes, Louise Yates and Nadia Shireen. It is home to successful series such as Astrosaurs and Battersea Dogs and its licensed properties include Transformers Prime and Spiderman, RHCP also holds the current DreamWorks publishing licence. The company is proud to publish five of the Children’s Laureates. RHCP is developing a range of innovative digital publishing projects, including the Mortal Kiss story serialisation which ran with Stardoll and won a Digital Innovation Award. RHCP is part of The Random House Group owned by Bertelsmann, one of the world’s largest media groups.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and highly organised publicist to join our busy publicity department to work across all of our prestigious imprints. You will be responsible for planning and implementing far-reaching publicity campaigns, brand development of major authors such as Joseph Delaney and John Boyne, securing coverage for allocated titles in the press, broadcast and online, developing relationships with authors, agents, bloggers and key media contacts, leading publicity of the licensing portfolio, organising and attending author events, tours and festivals. You will also be responsible for circulating weekly publicity bulletins, blogging, tweeting and creating word-of-mouth buzz and excitement about the list both on and offline.
You will have previous experience of working in a press office or a publicity department, prior media experience, some experience of setting up publicity campaigns including events and tours independently and passion for children’s books. You will also be super organised, able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, IT literacy including an understanding of digital publicity and a real flair for copywriting. Enthusiasm, ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to get involved are essential.
NB – This role will involve travel and out of hours work.
If you are interested in applying for this position please email Esme de Courcy, HR Manager: edecourcy@randomhouse.co.uk
Please include your CV and a covering letter outlining relevant knowledge and experience, and details of your current salary.
Closing date for applications: 2nd May 2012
Random House Children’s Publishers is a Random House Group Company
