Hybrid Publicity and Marketing Manager

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About the role

  • Publicity and Marketing Manager at Biteback Publishing responsible for integrating publicity and marketing campaigns. Engaging with media and authors to promote political and current affairs titles in the UK.

Responsibilities

  • Create compelling, imaginative publicity campaigns for forthcoming titles
  • Pitch and respond to opportunities across print, broadcast and online media
  • Maintain effective links with media and trade partners
  • Write and distribute press releases
  • Organise launch events and liaise with bookshops and festivals
  • Plan and implement integrated marketing campaigns for new and backlist titles with tailored messaging
  • Manage social media, newsletters and digital content to drive sales and audience growth
  • Plan content calendars and oversee the online shop and seasonal campaigns
  • Work collaboratively to develop and execute the annual publicity and marketing strategy aligned with the publishing schedule and business objectives
  • Identify target audiences for each title
  • Work closely with authors, agents and colleagues in editorial and sales to provide responsive, bespoke author care
  • Contribute to the decision-making and pitching process around acquisitions
  • Support awareness of the Biteback brand within the publishing industry

Requirements

  • Strategic planning and implementation experience for non-fiction publicity campaigns
  • An in-depth understanding of the UK media landscape, including print, broadcast, podcast and online
  • Established media contacts in relevant fields
  • Marketing experience across website, socials, email and digital advertising
  • Confidence and experience liaising with authors from debuts to household names
  • Excellent communication skills, with a flair for copywriting
  • Experience in negotiating serialisations will be an advantage

Benefits

  • Equal Opportunities
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Adjustments for accessibility in recruitment and employment practices
  • Non-discriminatory culture

Job title

Publicity and Marketing Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£40,000 - £45,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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