Description
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.
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
- 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
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
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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.