Job Description

Are you a natural networker who knows exactly how to turn a great book into high-impact PR coverage? Then keep reading…

We are looking for an experienced Publicity Manager to become the champion for Sourcebooks and Canelo authors and titles across a range of genres spanning fiction, narrative non-fiction and children’s.

You’ll use your proven expertise and experience to lead sales-driving publicity campaigns. We need someone who loves building high-impact media campaigns, securing traditional and digital coverage, planning and executing book tours, and nurturing deep relationships with journalists, festivals, and bookshops.

Reporting directly to the Campaigns Director, you will take full ownership of end-to-end publicity campaigns. A typical week will see you:

• Writing compelling press releases and building bespoke publicity plans that secure print, broadcast, podcast, and online coverage.

• Pitching across the full lists to journalists, bookshops, literary festivals, and event partners to grow massive awareness for our authors.

• Managing relationships with authors and agents, providing them with top-tier support, guidance, and interview prep.

• Working extensively with our Sales and Editorial teams, as well as the Sourcebooks US team, to provide proactive internal and external updates.

• Developing long-term strategy for our brand authors, pitching for serial rights, and independently managing your campaign budgets with a sharp eye.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative, proactive, and highly organised communicator, with a track record of delivering high-impact campaigns and working with high-profile authors or brands. Our ideal candidate will be able to:

• Juggle a varied workload and possess the professional maturity to pivot campaign directions when necessary.

• Demonstrate absolute confidence when pitching to press, festivals, and partners.

• Understand how great PR directly drives book sales.

• Bring a positive, collaborative energy to a dynamic team.

This is a very exciting time to join DK, and because this is a newly created position, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the role and bring your own vision to the table.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love delivering elite author care, and want to join a top global publisher during a time of significant growth, this new role is your perfect next step.

Please apply with your most recent CV and cover letter, if you are interested.

Closing date for applications: Friday 7 August

We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:

• 25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays

• Generous pension scheme

• Volunteering policy and charity matching

• Employee assistance programme

• 70% discount on company books

• Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership

• Shopping discounts

• Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)

• Up to 30 days remote working from abroad*

*Subject to certain criteria being met.

And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business

DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.

DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in our Pimlico office. As this is non-negotiable, please ensure you are within a reasonable commuting distance of London before applying.

The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org

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