As the world’s leading illustrated non-fiction Publisher we are after a highly creative and effective Senior PR Manager to join our busy UK Brand and Communications department.
Reporting into the Head of the Department, this management role within the PR team is responsible for planning, implementing and producing sales-driving campaigns across all media and other relevant promotional avenues. Working closely with Brand Managers, the Social team and ROW PR teams, you will work on DK’s Adult titles, with a strong focus on lifestyle and with a particular specialism in food and drink.
Your day-to-day will involve:
- Development of strategic and creative thinking driving consumer-focused publicity campaigns from the point of acquisition through to publication
- Supporting the Head of Adult and deputising where appropriate
- Bringing new audiences and readers to our brand and ensuring the best possible coverage and results
- High level author care (including working with debut authors), whilst building and maintaining strong relationships with agents and other key stakeholders across the business, and providing timely sell-in information and campaign updates
- Building DK’s profile in trade press through acquisition announcements, and dealing with internal and external PR enquiries, delegating when appropriate
- Being a role model within the team, problem solving and providing support and advice where required and encouraging a ‘can-do’ attitude
You’ll have solid experience of leading high profile campaigns across a range of different book genres and be a confident, natural relationship builder with extensive media relations and knowledge of the media, including working with online content creators, digital media, events and festivals.
This is a brilliant opportunity for a PR professional who loves working in and around publishing and wants to be part of a dynamic team in a global company.
To apply, please submit a cover letter clearly stating your salary expectations and your most recent CV by 25th February 2024
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
- 60% discount on company books
- Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
- Flex fridays (1pm Finish*)
- Shopping discounts
- Up to 30 days remote working from abroad
- 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 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.
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
*Subject to certain criteria being met.
About our Company:
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.
We are the world's leading illustrated publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann, creating cutting-edge design and stunning visual books for the whole family. We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and bring people to books through their thirst for knowledge. With a global book loving community of over 800 colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, India, China, Spain and Australia, we produce books in over 100 countries and over 60 languages. Find out more on dk.com.
Company: Dorling Kindersley Limited
Country: United Kingdom
State/Region: London
City: London
Postal Code: SW11 7BW
Job ID: 267983
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