Publicist

WHO WE ARE

Titan Publishing Group is the UK’s leading producer of all things Sci-Fi, generating cinema and television tie-in publications (books, comics and magazines), and merchandise.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Overall management of publicity campaigns for graphic novels, manga & books for Titan Comics in the U.S, U.K, & ROW.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We’re looking for a highly organised, enthusiastic individual to join our Titan Comics team.

Overview

· Develop and implement innovative publicity campaigns for graphic novels, manga and books in the U.S, U.K & ROW.

· Forge strong media relationships across the areas of print, broadcast and the digital particularly with outlets where there's a clear conversion into sales.

· Act as the first point of call for journalists and handle routine press enquiries.

· Generate all written copy for external communications with media including pitch emails and press releases.

· Maintain and build a media contacts database within Trade and Consumer press.

· Seek out new avenues and platforms (physical and digital) to expand the campaign reach.

· Manage author relations and securing interviews and tip-in sheet signings.

· Event planning, including digital options to promote authors (blog tour, Bookstagram tour, virtual event))

· Secure reviews, gather pull quotes and update title sales channels (File Maker, MyHouse, etc.)

· Organise review mailings.

· Manage promotions/publicity on Licensor social media channels.

· Keep sales teams, key reps and sales channels updated with press planning and secured publicity.

· Collaborate with US Publicist on high profile/major titles.

· Support editorial to secure advanced endorsement quotes with media and authors.

· Contribute publicity plans to new title pitches.

· Manage back catalogue press strategy.

· Evaluate and report on campaign success against agreed objectives.

· Contribute publicity plans to new title pitches.

· Work with Publishing Director(s) to develop and coordinate paid marketing campaigns (ie trade & social media advertising).

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Public relations: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London

Application deadline: 29/04/2023
Expected start date: 02/05/2023