Job Title | Communications Manager
Location | Central London
Period | Full time
Salary | £35,000 – £40,000 based on experience
The Opportunity | FMcM, the books PR agency, is looking for an ambitious, creative, and
versatile Communications Manager to work with the team on stand-out publicity campaigns
for books, prizes and festivals, taking a leading role in the delivery. The successful candidate
will be closely involved with campaigns for some of the most prominent authors, publishers
and initiatives in the industry, as well as sharing a responsibility for representing FMcM as a
business.
Who we are | FMcM, The books PR agency.
We bring a strategic, intelligent and bespoke approach to deliver PR, profile, brand, digital
and content campaigns with real impact.
A team comprised of communications experts with decades of experience at the highest
level, and young, dynamic PRs with their fingers on the pulse of fresh genres and new
media, we have delivered bestselling campaigns this year for Marian Keyes, Peter James,
Tina Knowles, Conn Iggulden and romantasy debut Hazel McBride. We also work with some
of the most dynamic publishers and imprints in the industry including Penguin Random
House, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Dialogue Books, Dead Ink, Salt, Divided and
Seren Books.
Our work with major brand-leading industry initiatives and prizes, such as the British Book
Awards, Polari Prize and the Sunday Time Charlotte Aitken Young Writer of the Year Award,
opens doors to a breadth of new media and partnership opportunities.
Guided by a spirit of collaboration, our work is underpinned by a core belief in literature as a
force for good in society and we are proud to advocate for marginalised writers and poets
through select pro bono campaigns.
FMcM is an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all members of
society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic
or national origin, religion or belief.
Responsibilities:
Campaign implementation
Create and implement outstanding PR campaigns across your client list, working
both independently and as part of a team
Create and edit impactful communications, including press releases and bespoke
pitches, across your client portfolio
Demonstrate effective client management, including meeting preparation, regular
reporting, and campaign evaluation
Organise and attend book launches and other events. Provide support on the smooth
running of larger events, such as prize ceremonies and literary festivals, including
managing guest lists, hosting press and talent, organising live interviews on-site, and
syndicating assets and press materials
Work directly with clients and authors, arrange schedules, provide briefings and
escort them to events and media commitments, always upholding a high standard of
author care
Continue to develop and maintain a strong network of media contacts and strategic
partners, and be proactive about seeking new relationships to support the agency’s
work across a range of clients
Communicate any challenges or concerns in a timely manner, seeking guidance from
project and line managers to effectively pre-empt or manage obstacles
Corporate Responsibilities
Identify and build relationships with potential new clients from your own sphere of
influence, and contribute to new business proposal documents and presentations
Support junior staff to deliver stand-out campaigns
Adhere to FMcM internal protocol, contributing to the smooth running of the business
Promote FMcM, acting as a representative and advocate of the company, and
contribute to the company’s digital presence with creative content across social
media and the website
Required
3-5 years’ experience in a related arts or PR role
Strong awareness of the current media landscape and UK literary scene
Excellent network of media contacts
Demonstrable experience of delivering creative book campaigns
Ability to prioritise and juggle competing demands with good time management skills
Proven copywriting skills, from press releases to social media content
Excellent Microsoft Office skills Word, PowerPoint and Excel and experience using
InDesign and Photoshop
Strong social media acumen with a working knowledge of the wider digital marketing
landscape within book publishing or the wider arts scene
Keep up to date with current issues and public opinion in the media to inform
communications campaigns
Professional, proactive, and organised
Team player with a positive attitude
Excellent communication skills
Curiosity in a range of genres and ability to work on a wide variety of projects
How to apply | To apply for this opportunity, please send us an up-to-date CV, together with a cover
letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role.
Deadline | 12pm, Wednesday 16 th July 2025
Email to: publicity@fmcm.co.uk