Publicist (Remote)

Publicist | Hachette Australia | Australia

Are you looking for a communications role where you can grow your experience and join a collaborative and supportive team? Do you love reading and have a passion for the media landscape? Hachette Australia is seeking a full-time Publicist to join their Publicity team. This role is based in Sydney, and reports to the Group Communications Manager.

Who we are and what we do

We seek out the best stories. We nurture them. Then we share them.

Hachette Australia/NZ is a team of expert publishers, publishing professionals and passionate readers dedicated to discovering and supporting talented writers and illustrators in working with them to craft exceptional stories. We select the very best, whatever the genre – from bestselling commercial fiction to literary prize-winners, award-winning children’s books to attention-grabbing memoirs and eye-catching history, lifestyle and sport. And then we pour 100 years of publishing excellence into every page, bringing them to readers in the formats they love.

We are proud to have discovered, nurtured and shared some of the most exciting and bestselling authors in Australia, NZ and the world, including Stephen King, Geraldine Brooks, John Grisham, Michael Robotham, Davina Bell, Michael Mohammad Ahmad, Maxine Beneba Clarke and Maggie O’Farrell. In Australia, we are incredibly committed to seeking out and developing diverse writing talent and publishing stories that reflect the experiences of all Australians. Our ambition is for our staff, our publishing, our authors, illustrators and designers to reflect the society we live in, and our Changing the Story initiative was created to have impactful, meaningful and sustainable change in all areas of diversity and inclusion.

About the role

Hachette Australia is seeking a Publicist to work on campaigns across all imprints as a member of our high-performing and collaborative Publicity department. This is a full-time permanent position based in Sydney. The publicist will report to the Group Communications Manager and will be responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating publicity campaigns for local (Australian-originated) titles, and selected international books.

About you

The successful candidate will have experience with all forms of promotional channels, be passionate about books and the media landscape, and be able to develop and manage creative campaigns to ensure that our books and authors benefit from maximum exposure. They will have excellent time management skills and possess a collaborative attitude.

What’s in it for you

At Hachette, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

In addition to 20 days annual leave per year + public holidays, we have an extensive list of benefits that include: a wide-ranging training library, development programs including mentoring, up to 50% off book purchases, 2 volunteer days per year to use at your charity of choice, free annual flu vaccination and level 2 skin check clinics, Changing the Story employee networks to join, the option to remote work during the month of January, the option to work from home 2 days per week year round, and much more!

Our Commitment

Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality, and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.

If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Applications

If you are looking for a career in a dynamic and highly successful publishing environment, please submit a PDF cover letter and CV which outlines your suitability for the role by closing date of COB Monday 25th November 2024.

Please note, due to the large volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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