One of the UK’s most successful book retailers is looking to make an exciting new hire of National Press Officer, to sit within its communications team.

 This is a brilliant job for a communications professional with an FMCG / Arts Public Relations background looking to join a major in-house brand.

 Reporting to the Head of Communications, this is a diverse and responsible Press Officer role focussed on raising brand profile across the UK’s consumer media. Day to day responsibilities include:

 Developing and implementing consumer PR campaigns on a nationwide scale
Maximising on-brand coverage
Having good relationships with publishers, authors, journalists, events teams etc
Managing the consumer PR budget
Coordinating Press Office systems 
 

This Press Officer role offers great scope for creativity and, as well as a varied and interesting workload, there are the added benefits of a great team, recognised brand and a competitive salary.

 As a candidate you will need to be experienced in PR / Publicity and have a passion for communications and books. You will also need:

 Proven media contacts within consumer press (ideally broadsheet & broadcast)
Excellent verbal & written communications skills
To be a diligent worker with attention to detail
A creative approach to campaigns
 

To apply for this opportunity please email your CV ASAP to Jenny Arnold at JFL Search & Selection – specialist recruiters for PR, Marketing Communications & Publishing.

jenny@jflrecruit.com