The work

Lead content development for seasonal presales, sales conferences and launches of upcoming titles and franchises. The work includes sales and marketing materials for properties such as Harry Potter, Dog Man and The Hunger Games, as well as presentations for key retail accounts in support of the Sales team.

Create, design and refine executive presentations, one-sheets and other materials for Trade Publishing leadership and cross-functional teams. Develop and execute internal communications too, from leadership updates and organisational announcements to change communications.

Working with Marketing, Publicity, Editorial, Sales and Corporate Communications, you’ll develop materials for publishing initiatives, major launches, industry events and business priorities.

Develop and manage a shared communications and document platform so teams can access current messaging, presentations, templates and resources. Maintain a consistent visual identity, messaging and brand voice across Trade Publishing communications.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years’ experience in business communications, marketing communications or a related field.
• A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong writing, storytelling and visual design skills, including a visual design aesthetic for polished presentations and the ability to turn complex concepts and leadership feedback into concise narratives tailored to different audiences and business objectives.
• Advanced Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint skills, with a strong working knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to build relationships across teams, manage multiple high-priority projects with attention to detail, and adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines in a matrixed organisation.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in trade publishing is preferred.
• Salesforce and Spekit experience is a plus.