Location: 320 Front Street, Toronto, Ontario. In office (minimum three days per week; dependent on role)
Posting Type: This posting is for an existing vacancy, and we are actively accepting applications.
Expected Compensation: The salary for this position begins at $54,305 and will be determined based on experience.
Changing the world, one book at a time.
As a team of dedicated book-loving professionals, we discover, shape, and share content that nurtures thoughts, dreams, and conversations around the globe, ensuring that new and established voices are heard.
We’re looking for a creative and collaborative Senior Publicist, focused on Food & Lifestyle, to join our team.
Are you passionate about developing creative, strategic, and effective publicity campaigns? Do you have experience working with partners to plan and execute consumer events? Do you love cookbooks and lifestyle books and dream about working with authors like Yotam Ottolenghi, Jamie Oliver, Mary Berg, Claire Saffitz, and Jillian Harris?
We are growing our Marketing and Publicity team and are looking for someone with experience developing strategic publicity campaigns across a variety of engaging topics – someone who can create and pitch compelling stories to media partners, who has experience handling PR for author talent, and who thrives in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is still paramount.
Your contribution to the story:
At Penguin Random House Canada, you’ll be part of a vibrant and growing company that is home to acclaimed authors such as Margaret Atwood, Cherie Dimaline, Chris Hadfield, Zadie Smith, Naomi Klein, Colson Whitehead, Salman Rushdie, Sarah Polley, Jody Wilson-Raybould, Emily Henry, Cormac McCarthy, Celeste Ng and John Irving, among many other brilliant writers.
Reporting to the Group Director, Marketing & Publicity, you will create and execute strategic publicity campaigns for a range of books and authors published and distributed by Penguin Random House Canada, with a particular opportunity to bring expertise and enthusiasm for food and lifestyle campaigns.
You will work collaboratively with publishing, sales, and marketing colleagues to generate awareness, reach targeted audiences, support book sales, and provide exemplary author care.
Work closely with authors (and their teams, when applicable), leading meetings, communicating publicity strategy, and preparing them for appearances with talking points and media training.
Experience and knowledge you’ll bring (qualifications):
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaborative digital tools including Slack, Asana, Google Docs, etc.
