Publicist

Job Title:

Publicist

Salary: UK, £27,900 - £38,550 (FTE). US, $65,400 - $85,050 (FTE)

Location:

Cambridge, UK or New York, US – hybrid

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Part time, 21 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative and highly organised Publicist to join our marketing team on a part-time basis. In this role, you'll deliver impactful publicity campaigns across print, broadcast and digital media, helping to raise the profile of our authors and publications worldwide.

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.

In this role, you'll play a key part in planning and delivering creative publicity campaigns for our academic and trade publishing lists. Working closely with colleagues across editorial, sales and marketing, you'll help raise the profile of our authors and publications across print, broadcast and online media.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering strategic publicity campaigns that support sales and brand objectives
• Writing and pitching press releases, features, interviews and commentary to national and international media
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, broadcasters and media contacts
• Handling media enquiries and supporting the day‑to‑day running of the publicity function
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure joined‑up campaigns
• Reporting on media coverage and campaign impact
• Providing excellent author care throughout the publicity process

This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face‑to‑face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long‑term health condition.

You’ll have some demonstrable experience in PR, with a track record of delivering effective publicity campaigns and pitching successfully to journalists while building strong media relationships. You bring a good awareness of current news, media trends and the wider cultural landscape, alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills. A passion for books and knowledge, or experience within the publishing industry, will support your success in the role.

You’re comfortable managing a busy workload, able to prioritise effectively, and enjoy working collaboratively with others while also using your own initiative.

If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria:

• Experience of event management
• Experience of using web‑based graphic design platforms (e.g. Canva)
• Experience of retail marketing and sales

For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site.

We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long‑term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long‑term health condition.

Please note, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements.

We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world‑class, flexible rewards package, featuring family‑friendly and planet‑friendly benefits.

Please note, salary range will differ due to location.

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