Canongate Books is one of the UK’s leading independent publishers: B Corp certified; shortlisted for
both Publisher of the Year and Independent Publisher of the Year at this year’s British Book Awards;
and known for our award-winning campaigns, collaborative approach and focus on author care. We’re
looking for a talented publicist to join the Campaigns team for a year-long maternity contract.
 
Our ideal candidate will have strong experience running high level publicity campaigns, an in depth
understanding of the UK media landscape – including print, broadcast, podcast and online – and
confidence running a wide variety of events. Management experience is helpful but not a requirement.
Responsibilities will include:

• Working independently and as part of a team to implement innovative campaigns across a small
  but diverse list of titles
• Pitching and responding to opportunities across print, broadcast and online media, and
  maintaining effective links with media and trade partners
• Working closely with the editorial team, agents and authors to ensure strong relationships are
  developed, and authors are fully supported
• Organising and implementing events countrywide
• Taking an active role in running the company’s digital channels
• Contributing to the decision-making process around acquisitions
  The role can be based in either our Edinburgh or London office. It is a full-time role reporting to the
  Acting Publicity Director, though candidates interested in 4 days a week will also be considered.
  Salary: from £41,000pa, depending on location, experience and number of days.
  We also offer a wide range of benefits: Employee Benefits (canongate.co.uk)
  To apply, please send your CV (including contact details for two references) and a covering letter to
  Anna Frame, Communications Director, detailing why you feel you are suitable for this role. Email to
  recruitment@canongate.co.uk. The deadline for applications is midday Monday 25 th August.
  Canongate is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment are
  designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability,
  gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or
  sexual orientation. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, so if you don’t meet every
  requirement listed, but believe you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role, we still want to hear from you. We
  value potential as much as proven experience. Additionally, we will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the
  recruitment process.
  Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within
  2 weeks of the closing date then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for the position. We will keep your information
  securely until 17 November 2025. Unless you are the successful applicant, all of your information will be deleted from our
  systems at that point.