Faber Books is Hiring a Publicity Assistant (London, UK/hybrid)
Favorita by Michelle Steinbeck / book design by @henry.petrides
Salary: £28,750
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. Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and an ability to be flexible and prioritise responsibilities in a busy environment will be key.
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.
About the company
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.
Hello, Limerence by Momo Yamaguchi / book design by Sophie Harris
REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate will have an interest in how communications can influence the success of a book and a curiosity about connecting books to readers. They will enjoy building relationships and thrive in a team environment.
This is an entry-level position, but previous relevant office administration experience would be an advantage. A willingness to work evenings and occasionally at weekends is essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Your work will include managing the team’s day-to-day admin tasks, compiling campaign round-ups, making travel bookings, handling email enquiries and coordinating review mailings, as well as helping to arrange schedules and accompanying authors to interviews.
You will be required to regularly attend evening events and will also support with the organisation of company events and launches.
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.
BENEFITS + PERKS
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
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.
The closing date for this vacancy is 23rd August 2026.
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter quoting reference FF.
