OverviewJoin to apply for the Marketing Assistant role at HarperCollins Publishers. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the multi-award-winning marketing team at HQ. Specialising in commercial fiction, non-fiction and digital publishing, HQ is a young, ambitious and award-winning division of HarperCollins Publishers. Here at HQ we launch debuts and develop new talent, build brand authors and publish Sunday Times bestselling authors. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Marketing Assistant to support our team and assist on campaigns for our bold, brave and inclusive fiction and non-fiction publishing across the HQ, HQ Digital, Pavilion, Akan Books and Juniper lists. We welcome applications from all communities and particularly encourage applications from communities underrepresented in publishing.The roleAs Marketing Assistant, you will provide campaign and administrative support to help the marketing team deliver successful campaigns and reach readers. You will also support on our organic social media and newsletter channels and work with other team members on our biggest campaigns.Supporting the marketing team on delivery of campaign collateral so that all activities are on time and within budgetWorking closely with other members of the team on marketing campaigns for our books and authorsProvide general administrative support for the department including uploading retailer merchandising and creating sales material, assisting on key author presentations, minute-taking and financial admin such as raising POs and liaising with suppliers and organising competitionsLiaising with key stakeholders within the division to ensure effective communicationCreating and implementing social media campaigns for authors across the listRunning digital advertising campaigns on dedicated titlesInputting on content creation for the HQ Blog and NewsletterSupporting a culture of collaboration, working closely with the wider marketing team to ensure that all communication is effective and timelyExperience requiredSomeone who enjoys reading widely across commercial fiction and non-fiction – from hot new thrillers to book club picks, cookery to memoir and lifestyle publishingExperience of managing, developing or creating a social and online presenceAny publishing or marketing experience would be a bonus, whether that’s work experience, experience as a bookseller or as part of a publishing societySomeone who thrives in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectivelyAn excellent communicator able to build relationships quickly and effectivelySkills requiredCreativity essential!A team player with excellent communication and people skillsEnthusiastic and passionateHelpful and flexible with strong organisational skillsA strong eye for detailBenefitsHybrid working model (3 days in the office)28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days)Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leavePrivate healthcare cover and life assuranceSummer HoursFree access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portalSeason ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work schemeRelocation Rent Support LoanEmployee networks: HC All In, Elevate, HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at WorkUnlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmesVirtual GP and eyecare vouchersGym membership discountOnsite physiotherapy (London only)Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering daysCarbon Neutral companyGreen Electric/Hybrid Car Benefit Scheme (salary sacrifice)With Trees for Life we plant a tree in the Highlands of Scotland for every permanent hireFree e-books and audiobooks, digital newspaper subscriptions and discounts on booksSubsidised canteen and retail discountsOnsite prayer roomThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking internships or entry level positions. For more information visit https://www.btbs.org/At HarperCollins, we value authenticity and integrity in our recruitment process. To ensure a fair and accurate evaluation of all applications, we ask that all responses to assessment questions reflect your own thoughts, experiences, and capabilities. This allows us to fairly assess your knowledge, skills, and experience to determine how they align with the role. We value diverse perspectives and genuine contributions, even if answers are not perfect. The use of AI tools or external assistance to generate responses is discouraged unless explicitly permitted for specific tasks.If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to tarni.crossley-lees@harpercollins.co.uk with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionMarketing and SalesIndustries: Book and Periodical PublishingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at HarperCollins Publishers by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr