Publicist

At Penguin Random House Australia, we strive to be the best home for our authors and people, the most service-oriented partner for our customers and to put readers at the centre of everything we do.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Publicist to join our Children's Campaigns team based in North Sydney. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a truly creative and collaborative environment at one of Australia's most dynamic publishers.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement, and manage innovative publicity campaigns for a range of Australian and international children's authors.
• Identify angles and strategies to effectively promote and publicise books and authors across all media platforms
• Use a broad range of communication including press releases, pitching, and content marketing.
• Being able to communicate, with ease, to a range of stakeholders including internal departments, authors, agents, event organisers, media, educators and international colleagues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with authors
• Organise and manage author events and school visits with key partners, individually and as part of wider tour strategies. 
• Set up a variety of interviews and address ad hoc requests for a range of Penguin Random House titles across the local and international lists. 
• Represent Penguin Random House at varying events, including meetings, and presentations.

You are:

• A creative and clear thinker with exceptional organisational skills, an ability to multitask and react quickly to opportunities.
• Able to manage multiple projects at one time and have a proven ability to facilitate strong relationships across a range of stakeholders.
• Able to identify a range of media angles applicable to a variety of mediums.
• Passionate about books and reading, with a strong understanding of national and regional print, broadcast, and online media.
• Interested in new and emerging Australian media. 
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and able to work under pressure.

 
This position involves working in a hybrid environment, both in the office and traveling off-site with authors to schools and bookstores. If you are interested in this role, we invite you to apply now. All applications must include a cover letter which outlines your suitability for the role.

Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Penguin Random House is the world’s largest trade book publisher, boasting an impressive list of authors from cherished favourites to future classics across many genres and platforms. In Australia and New Zealand, we are proud to work with the most talented writers, thinkers and achievers and publish a diverse range of local and international voices. We are the leading publisher distributing books across Australia and New Zealand, focusing on speed and reliability to reach our customers and bring the very best books to readers everywhere. Our 400+ creative and passionate people from various backgrounds and experiences work together to uphold our reputation for excellence and clear commitment to service throughout the entire publishing process, and help us to achieve exceptional results. More information can be found at https://www.penguin.com.au/ and https://www.penguin.co.nz/.

Penguin Random House is committed to providing a workplace and culture that values diversity and inclusion across all levels of the business. We recognise and acknowledge the contribution of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. This includes, however is not limited to, differences in gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and family status.

Company: Penguin Random House Australia Pty Ltd 

Country: Australia 

State/Region: New South Wales 

City: North Sydney 

Postal Code: 2060 

Job ID: 276366