Publicist
Role Overview & Responsibilities
WHO WE ARE
Titan Publishing Group is the UK’s leading producer of all things Sci-Fi, generating cinema and television tie-in publications (books, comics and magazines), and merchandise.
PURPOSE OF ROLE
Overall management of publicity campaigns for graphic novels, manga & books for Titan Comics in the U.S, U.K, & ROW.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We’re looking for a highly organised, enthusiastic individual to join our Titan Comics team.
Overview
· Develop and implement innovative publicity campaigns for graphic novels, manga and books in the U.S, U.K & ROW.
· Forge strong media relationships across the areas of print, broadcast and the digital particularly with outlets where there's a clear conversion into sales.
· Act as the first point of call for journalists and handle routine press enquiries.
· Generate all written copy for external communications with media including pitch emails and press releases.
· Maintain and build a media contacts database within Trade and Consumer press.
· Seek out new avenues and platforms (physical and digital) to expand the campaign reach.
· Manage author relations and securing interviews and tip-in sheet signings.
· Event planning, including digital options to promote authors (blog tour, Bookstagram tour, virtual event))
· Secure reviews, gather pull quotes and update title sales channels (File Maker, MyHouse, etc.)
· Organise review mailings.
· Manage promotions/publicity on Licensor social media channels.
· Keep sales teams, key reps and sales channels updated with press planning and secured publicity.
· Collaborate with US Publicist on high profile/major titles.
· Support editorial to secure advanced endorsement quotes with media and authors.
· Contribute publicity plans to new title pitches.
· Manage back catalogue press strategy.
· Evaluate and report on campaign success against agreed objectives.
· Contribute publicity plans to new title pitches.
· Work with Publishing Director(s) to develop and coordinate paid marketing campaigns (ie trade & social media advertising).
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Store discount
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Public relations: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
Application deadline: 29/04/2023
Expected start date: 02/05/2023
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