Press Officer, Ireland HarperCollins PublishersEmployment Type Full timeLocation Hybrid · Dublin, IrelandSeniority Mid-levelClosing:11:55pm, 16th Nov 2025 GMTPerks and benefitsWork from home optionHealthcareRetirement benefitsWellness programsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEnhanced maternity and paternity leaveExtra holidayProfessional developmentMentoring/coachingPaid volunteer daysFlexible benefits schemeCycle to work schemeCandidate happiness Job DescriptionIntroduction to the RoleTo work on innovative campaigns for some of the leading names in fiction and nonfiction.HarperCollins is one of the UK's foremost and innovative multi-platform publishers. We publish a wide range of books, from cutting-edge contemporary fiction, to block-busting thrillers and from fantasy literature to children's literature, countless genres of non-fiction and enduring classics. With 200 years of history, we publish world-famous authors and bestsellers, from Nobel prize-winners to the likes of Agatha Christie and JRR Tolkein.HarperCollins is home to some of Ireland's most successful authors, from best-selling novelists like Cecelia Ahern, Cathy Kelly, Jane Casey and Hazel Gaynor, to children's and YA stars like Oliver Jeffers and Derek Landy. It has also published ground-breaking works of Irish-interest non-fiction from authors such as Sally Hayden and Fergal Keane.Core ResponsibilitiesCampaigns and Authors:Plan and implement fully integrated PR campaigns for books across our lists working across the HarperCollins group, with a primary focus on Irish authors and titles, by liaising with the media, festivals, bookshops, and by using our digital platforms. Develop innovative and creative publicity campaigns in line with key objectives across individual titles or brand authorsAs part of the publicity team, deliver creative and stand-out publicity campaigns across both traditional and new media channels, on brief and within budgetGenerate and foster review and feature coverage across relevant media, including newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, online and social mediaPlan and execute author tours / visits to raise author profile and generate salesCreate campaigns that are as market-leading as the books we publish, and which stand out for their creativity and innovationGenerate and foster review and feature coverage across relevant media, ensuring it is communicated to internal and external stakeholders in full and on a regular basis.Work evenings and weekends for events, as relevantChampioning the Publisher:To be a key contact for all HarperCollins Irish and Ireland-based authors, supporting their publicity, talent management and relationship building by creating a rapport and ensuring short term and long-term relationshipsTo act as a key HarperCollins representative both externally and within the wider HarperCollins business, creating strong links and a comprehensive contact list which opens up opportunities for the authors we publishWork closely with the Editorial, Sales and Marketing teams to ensure publicity opportunities are fully maximizedReport effectively and communicate status of individual campaigns with Publicity Directors and UK editorial teamsMaintain, develop and grow relationships with key journalists, producers and new media contacts across all channelsGenerate trade press releases and announce new title acquisitionsKey processes:Stay in tune with trends and news within Irish publishing, to maintain an awareness of the marketEnsuring a joined-up and cohesive approach when developing publicity strategies, using the expertise and knowledge of the wider team – as well as your own expertise – to create best in class publicity campaignsSkills and ExperienceFamiliar with the Irish media landscape (print, broadcast, digital)Social media skills (incl. promotional and analytics tools)A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal and diplomacy skillsInnovative and creative with a strong eye for detailA motivated self-starter with a 'can-do' attitudeEnthusiastically juggle workload under pressure, and prioritise work effectively as part of a small and dynamic teamFantastic organisation skillsPassionate about booksTakes initiativeA problem solverExperience of design programmes such as Photoshop, InDesign or Canva (not essential)BenefitsHybrid working model (3 days in the office)26 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 assuranceFree 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 schemeEmployee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), 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 discountCharitable donation matching and 2 volunteering daysWe're a certified Carbon 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 booksAt 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 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.