Head of Publicity, Transworld

Head of Publicity, Transworld

We have an exciting opportunity for a creative and strategic Head of Publicity to join our multi- award-winning Publicity team, taking the lead on creating impactful campaigns across the entire list. This is a new role which reports to the Deputy Publicity Director and is an opportunity to really make your mark alongside innovative and energetic colleagues. 

About our team

At Transworld, we love great storytelling.

We publish the UK’s very best and most-loved fiction and non-fiction. Our authors are master storytellers, commercial giants, and game-changing experts who challenge readers to open their hearts and minds. A Transworld book demands to be discussed, shared, and loved.

We bring our boundless energy, commercial might, and creative teamwork to everything we do. This collective spirit turns authors into brand names, builds debuts into bestsellers, and makes us hugely successful year in, year out. We have been awarded Publisher of the Year at the British Book Awards four times and are proud to have published a great many of our authors since the start of their writing careers.

In the last year the publicity team have delivered unmissable, sales-driving and award-shortlisted campaigns for writers including Kate Atkinson, Terry Deary, debut novelist Lottie Hazell, James Holland and Al Murray, Ruth Jones, Rachel Joyce, Hallie Rubenhold and Jacqueline Wilson. 

The role

The Head of Publicity will work across all of the Transworld imprints, designing and leading high-profile and innovative publicity campaigns that create visibility and connect with audiences to drive discovery and sales. You will represent a strong voice in the division and will need to establish yourself as a trusted expert for colleagues and contacts both within and outside the organisation. You will build strong working relationships with authors and agents to provide the highest-level of author care.

Key responsibilities:

• Independently create and deliver high-impact, innovative and strategic media and events campaigns for a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles across our imprints, from launching new voices to promoting established writers.
• Ensure best practice and the highest standards in campaign planning and execution.
• Maintain excellent relationships with high-profile and influential stakeholders, such as authors, literary agents, journalists, events producers and global publishing partners. 
• Author crisis management where appropriate including scenario planning and reactive communications.
• Mentor and develop talent in the publicity team.
• Communicate promotional activity in-house; support strong communication between internal departments such as campaigns, editorial, sales, rights and international colleagues.
• Campaign analysis to measure effectiveness and implement learnings in future campaigns

What you’ll bring

Essential criteria:

• A proven track record of delivering standout and successful book publicity campaigns to reach target audiences and drive book sales.  
• A high-level networker across the publishing industry and the media, you will understand what moves the dial and be proactive in finding new promotional opportunities for our books and authors.  
• A rich bank of established media contacts and relationships.
• Be confident writing engaging press materials and organising large scale events.  
• An excellent communicator, both written and in person, and be confident pitching and presenting internally and externally. 
• Strong personal organisation and time management skills, the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.  
• Be a strong influencer with excellent powers of persuasion. 

Application instructions

Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 11:59pm on 19th June 2025.

As part of your cover letter, please tell us about a recent publicity campaign which you thought was effective and why.

Salary

Circa £50,000 - £55,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits.

What you can expect from us

Our people are the heart of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition.

Hybrid working

While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. For this role we expect that you will be in the office a minimum of 2-3 days per week.

The recruitment process

We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk. Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request.

Company: Penguin Books Limited 

Country: United Kingdom 

State/Region: London 

City: London 

Postal Code: SW11 7BW 

Job ID: 280236