Author: Kelly Pike
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Senior Publicity Manager – Ebury
Can you inspire more people to read books that can improve their lives? Ebury is the home of non-fiction publishing at Penguin Random House UK. We are looking for a dynamic and resourceful Senior Publicity Manager with a passion for books with purpose, to work across some of our most inspiring and thought-provoking books. Ebury Self’s publishing…
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Campaigns Assistant – Quarto
Are you looking for an exciting entry level position in publishing? Do you have a passion for illustrated books? Are you looking to learn skills in marketing and PR? If so, The Quarto Group, the leading global illustrated book publisher, wants to hear from you. We have a very exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic book…
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PR Manager – Abrams & Chronicle Books
About the role: We have an exciting opportunity for a talented PR Manager to join our London-based team at Abrams & Chronicle Books. As PR Manager you will be responsible for both adult and children’s campaign management across Abrams and Chronicle Books. You will develop and implement creative publicity campaigns across all platforms, working closely…
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Monthly Meeting – Literary Podcasts – July 2024
Speakers: Joel Golby, Joel Golby’s Book Club Mark Heywood, Behind the Spine Jess & Lauren, Book Reccos Joel Golby, Joel Golby’s Book Club Podcast comprises of Joel’s personal reading list, with 15-20 minutes of his reviews and thoughts Covers contemporary fiction Joel is a writer so there are also episodes on the writing process As…
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Monthly Meeting – Lit Eds – June 2024
Martin Chilton – Independent Digital only newspaper, not to be confused with the i newspaper Martin is a freelancer, but chief book critic Media partners of Hay and also involved with Henley Literary Festival They don’t have a books team, but Jessie Thompson is their arts editor who is very interested in books Jessie is…
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Monthly Meeting – Women’s Monthly Mags – May 2024
Nina Pottell, Prima and Between the Covers Books editor Prima One of three jobs! Hairdresser, book consultant Between Covers Similar lead-times to Sara Manning (Red) Double page spread each month. Review 3 new releases. Theme 3 books under a theme. If I have a lot of books that month I’ll try and add in more…
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Monthly Meeting – syndicated publicity – April 2024
Hannah Stephenson, Books Editor & Senior Features Writer, PA Media Vikki Irwin, Exec Producer at BBC CNS Local Vikki Irwin: BBC CNS Local BBC CNS Local compromises around 39 stations around England. Cover England mostly but do go out to Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Provide daily, national and local news to regional stations and provide…
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Monthly Meeting – Trade Press – March 2024
Emma Bradshaw, The Bookseller’s Association Emma.bradshaw@booksellers.org.uk The Bookseller’s Association advocates for booksellers so everything they do needs to be about the bookseller. Membership is across both the UK and Ireland and includes 95& of all retailers including Waterstone’s WH Smiths and Blackwell’s as well as smaller indies. Emma looks after Books are My Bag which…
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Monthly Meeting – BBC Radio 2 – February 2024
Phil McGarvey, Vernon Kay programme Mid morning show Live every week day 9.30 – 12pm Took over from Ken Bruce, so Vernon inherited Tracks of My Years feature This is the main interview guest slot on his show Guest picks 10 songs from across their life, it’s a pre-recorded interview that is split across the…
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Senior Publicity Manager – Pan
Can you create headlines that capture readers’ attention? Would you like to work with the team that publishes authors including Kate Mosse, Percival Everett, Lisa Marie Presley, Angela Merkel and Jacinda Ardern? This could be the role for you Pan, the biggest and fastest growing division of Pan Macmillan, achieved remarkable results last year. Our industry leading…