Publicity Officer
3 weeks ago
About Duckworth
Duckworth is a leading independent publisher of quality non-fiction and literary fiction. With a rich history dating back to 1898, we have revitalised our approach for the 21st century. Our non-fiction list spans various areas, including memoir, biography, history, popular science, psychology, and smart thinking. Our Farrago imprint focuses on 'fiction to make you smile', publishing a diverse range of comic writing.
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated Publicity Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing our social media presence, designing engaging content, and promoting our authors and brand through various channels.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement a social media strategy to promote our frontlist and backlist titles.
- Collaborate with the team to organise book trade events and conferences.
- Support in-house publicity campaigns, providing regular updates and reports to the sales team.
- Identify and pursue promotional opportunities, creating effective pitches and presentations.
- Build and maintain relationships with media contacts, securing press coverage and interviews.
- Generate publicity updates and reports to support the sales team, highlighting key achievements and areas for improvement.
- Maintain accurate records of press, radio, and TV coverage, providing valuable insights for future campaigns.
- Perform general administrative tasks related to publicity, including mail distribution and database maintenance.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual with a passion for publishing. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-2 years of publicity experience, with strong social media proficiency, confident communication skills, and good knowledge of press and media outlets. You must be able to source and organise information effectively, show initiative, and attention to detail, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
This is a 9-month contract, 4-5 days per week, with a minimum of 2 days per week at our offices in Richmond-on-Thames. We welcome requests for regular homeworking days or flexible hours by arrangement. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who have relevant experience.
Salary range: £26,000-£28,000 pro rata, depending on experience.
Please apply with a covering letter and CV, addressed to Rob Wilding, Marketing Manager, via email to by 5pm on 26 August.
-
Publicity Officer
4 weeks ago
Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Duckworth Full timePublicity Officer Job DescriptionAbout DuckworthDuckworth is a leading independent publisher of quality non-fiction and literary fiction. With a rich history dating back to 1898, we have revitalised our approach for the 21st century. Our non-fiction list spans various areas, including memoir, biography, history, popular science, psychology, and smart...
-
Publicity Officer
4 weeks ago
Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Duckworth Full timePublicity Officer Job DescriptionAbout DuckworthDuckworth is a leading independent publisher of quality non-fiction and literary fiction. With a rich history dating back to 1898, we have revitalised our approach for the 21st century. Our non-fiction list spans various areas, including memoir, biography, history, popular science, psychology, and smart...
-
Publicity Officer
3 weeks ago
Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Duckworth Full timePublicity Officer Job DescriptionAbout DuckworthDuckworth is a leading independent publisher of quality non-fiction and literary fiction. With a rich history dating back to 1898, we have revitalised our approach for the 21st century, publishing a diverse range of titles across various genres.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated Publicity Officer to...
-
Publicity Officer
1 month ago
Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Duckworth Full timePublicity Officer Job DescriptionAbout DuckworthDuckworth is a leading independent publisher of quality non-fiction and literary fiction. With a rich history dating back to 1898, we have revitalised our approach for the 21st century, publishing a diverse range of titles across various genres.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated Publicity Officer to...
-
Publicity Officer
3 weeks ago
Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Duckworth Full timePublicity Officer Job DescriptionAbout DuckworthDuckworth is a leading independent publisher of quality non-fiction and literary fiction. With a rich history dating back to 1898, we have revitalised our approach for the 21st century, publishing a diverse range of titles across various genres.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated Publicity Officer to...
-
Publicity Officer
1 month ago
Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Duckworth Full timePublicity Officer Job DescriptionAbout DuckworthDuckworth is a leading independent publisher of quality non-fiction and literary fiction. With a rich history dating back to 1898, we have revitalised our approach for the 21st century, publishing a diverse range of titles across various genres.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated Publicity Officer to...
-
Publicity Officer
1 month ago
Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Duckworth Full timePublicity Officer Job DescriptionAbout DuckworthDuckworth is a leading independent publisher of quality non-fiction and literary fiction. With a rich history dating back to 1898, we have revitalised our approach for the 21st century, publishing a diverse range of titles across various genres.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated Publicity Officer to...
-
Publicity Officer
3 weeks ago
Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Duckworth Full timePublicity Officer Job DescriptionAbout DuckworthDuckworth is a leading independent publisher of quality non-fiction and literary fiction. With a rich history dating back to 1898, we have revitalised our approach for the 21st century. Our non-fiction list spans various areas, including memoir, biography, history, popular science, psychology, and smart...
-
Publicity Officer
3 weeks ago
Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Duckworth Full timePublicity Officer Job DescriptionAbout DuckworthDuckworth is a leading independent publisher of quality non-fiction and literary fiction. With a rich history dating back to 1898, we have revitalised our approach for the 21st century. Our non-fiction list spans various areas, including memoir, biography, history, popular science, psychology, and smart...
-
Publicity Officer
4 weeks ago
Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Duckworth Full timePublicity Officer Job DescriptionAbout DuckworthDuckworth is a leading independent publisher of quality non-fiction and literary fiction. With a rich history dating back to 1898, we have revitalised our approach for the 21st century. Our non-fiction list spans various areas, including memoir and biography, history, popular science, psychology, and smart...
-
Publicity Officer
4 weeks ago
Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Duckworth Full timePublicity Officer Job DescriptionAbout DuckworthDuckworth is a leading independent publisher of quality non-fiction and literary fiction. With a rich history dating back to 1898, we have revitalised our approach for the 21st century. Our non-fiction list spans various areas, including memoir and biography, history, popular science, psychology, and smart...
-
Publicity Officer
1 month ago
Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Duckworth Full timePublicity Officer Job DescriptionAbout DuckworthDuckworth is a leading independent publisher of quality non-fiction and literary fiction. With a rich history dating back to 1898, we have revitalised our approach for the 21st century, publishing a diverse range of titles across various genres.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated Publicity Officer to...
-
Publicity Officer
3 weeks ago
Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Duckworth Full timePublicity Officer Job DescriptionAbout DuckworthDuckworth is a leading independent publisher of quality non-fiction and literary fiction. With a rich history dating back to 1898, we have revitalised our approach for the 21st century. Our non-fiction list spans various areas, including memoir, biography, history, popular science, psychology, and smart...
-
Publicity Officer
3 weeks ago
Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Duckworth Full timePublicity Officer Job DescriptionAbout DuckworthDuckworth is a leading independent publisher of quality non-fiction and literary fiction. With a rich history dating back to 1898, we have revitalised our approach for the 21st century. Our non-fiction list spans various areas, including memoir, biography, history, popular science, psychology, and smart...
-
Publicity Officer
1 week ago
Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Duckworth Full timePublicity Officer Opportunity at DuckworthDuckworth, a leading independent publisher, is seeking a skilled Publicity Officer to join its team. As a key member of the marketing department, you will be responsible for promoting the company's books and authors through various channels.Key responsibilities include:Managing social media platforms to create...
-
Publicity Officer
2 weeks ago
Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Duckworth Full timeAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Publicity Officer to join our team at Duckworth. As a key member of our marketing department, you will be responsible for managing our social media presence, organizing book trade events, and supporting in-house publicity campaigns.Key Responsibilities:Manage and maintain our social media...
-
Publicity Officer
2 weeks ago
Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Duckworth Full timeExciting Opportunity for a Publicity ProfessionalDuckworth, a leading independent publisher, is seeking a skilled Publicity Officer to join our team. As a key member of our marketing department, you will be responsible for promoting our authors and titles across various social media platforms, organizing book trade events, and supporting in-house publicity...
-
Publicity Officer
2 weeks ago
Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Duckworth Full timeJoin Duckworth as a Publicity OfficerWe're seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to manage our social media presence, organize book trade events, and support in-house publicity campaigns.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement social media strategies to promote our authors and brandCollaborate with the sales team to generate publicity...
-
Publicity Officer
1 week ago
Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Duckworth Full timeJoin Duckworth as a Publicity Officer and be part of a dynamic team promoting quality non-fiction and literary fiction.We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to manage our social media channels, organise book trade events, and support in-house publicity campaigns.Key Responsibilities:Manage and maintain our social media presence across...
-
Publicity Officer
1 month ago
Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Duckworth Full timeJob Title: Publicity OfficerWe are seeking a highly motivated and organized Publicity Officer to join our team at Duckworth, a leading independent publisher of quality non-fiction and literary fiction. As a Publicity Officer, you will be responsible for promoting our authors and books through various channels, including social media, book trade events, and...
