Publicity Assistant
Faber
- Location
- London, UK (Hybrid)
- Posted
- July 22, 2026
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Role overview
Faber is a leading independent publisher, committed to publishing the world’s most significant voices. The current list spans Nobel laureates, bestselling literary fiction, award-winning non-fiction, poetry, film, classical music and drama alongside an unrivalled backlist. Faber is also a supplier of sales and distribution services to independent publishers and has a market-leading creative writing school.
We are looking to recruit a Publicity Assistant to join our Publicity team, providing administrative support to the publicists working across Faber’s adult lists and ensuring the smooth running of the department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for books who is keen to start a career in Publicity.
Responsibilities
- Manage the team’s day-to-day admin tasks
- Compile campaign round-ups
- Make travel bookings
- Handle email enquiries
- Coordinate review mailings
- Help to arrange schedules
- Accompany authors to interviews
- Regularly attend evening events
- Support with the organisation of company events and launches
Requirements
- Excellent organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to be flexible and prioritise responsibilities in a busy environment
- Interest in how communications can influence the success of a book
- Curiosity about connecting books to readers
- Enjoy building relationships
- Thrive in a team environment
- Previous relevant office administration experience would be an advantage
- Willingness to work evenings and occasionally at weekends is essential
This is an entry-level position.
Reporting to the Deputy Publicity Director, the role offers a great opportunity to gain knowledge from publicists working across a broad range of titles and genres.
Logistics
- This is a full-time, permanent position.
- Based in our central London office.
- We accommodate hybrid working but the role requires a minimum of three days a week in the office.
Application Information
- To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to [email protected] quoting reference FF.
- The closing date for this vacancy is 23rd August 2026.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: £28,750 per annum
- Access to Faber titles (including regular staff book clubs), discounted Independent Alliance titles, discounted Faber Academy courses
- Minimum of 28 days’ holiday per year
- Five days per year for volunteering work of your choice
- Full subscription to the Headspace meditation app
- Season-ticket loans
- Cycle-to-work vouchers
- Subsidised eye tests
- Generous pension scheme
- Life assurance and income protection insurance
- Access to online GP and advisory services
- Cash plan for healthcare costs
Faber has a staff of just over 140, based across our offices in Hatton Garden (London) and Harlow. We want all our staff to have the best possible, most positive and enjoyable experience while working at Faber.
We welcome applications from any individual regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. All applications will be considered on merit.
Please note that all personal information which we process in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our Data Protection Privacy Notice. Please read this notice before submitting your application.