Senior Publicist

Senior Publicist

Location:320 Front Street Toronto 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 $54305 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.

Werelooking for a creative and collaborative Senior Publicist focused on Food & Lifestyle to join our team.

Areyou passionate about developing creative strategic and effective publicity campaignsDo you have experienceworking with partners toplanand executeconsumer eventsDo you love cookbooks and lifestyle books anddream about working withauthorslike Yotam OttolenghiJamie Oliver Mary BergClaireSaffitzand 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 youll 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 exemplaryauthor care.

Whatyoulldo:

• Plan and execute publicity campaigns that generate awareness and drive sales for ourbooks and authors.

• Create compelling pitches to secure media and online coverage and interviews for a wide range of emerging and established authors acrossa number oflists with a focus oncooking andlifestyle categories.

• Work with partners (and seek out new ones) to create memorable consumer facing events.

• Coordinate all aspects of author promotional toursincluding accompanying authors to GTA media interviews and events.

• Maintain and develop excellent relationships with media contacts influencers and event partners.

• Follow trends and use insights to surface opportunities for our books and authors regardless of format or publication date.

• 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.

• Pursue creative ways to place content and promote our books and authors via influencers and partnership opportunities.

• Work closely with the marketing team to ensure that all campaign and promotional plans and messaging are complementary and targeted.

• This role will require some travel within Toronto for author events and author escorting which may include evening and weekend events.

Experience andknowledgeyoullbring (qualifications):

• A minimum of 3years of experience in publicity public relationscommunicationsor a related field.

• Demonstrated success working with traditional and non-traditional Canadian media channels.

• Experience planning and executing public events coordinating media tours and escorting talent.

• A continuously developing network of media and influencer contacts.

• Proven ability to build effective end-to-end publicity campaigns.

• Excellent customer service skills built on a foundation ofstrong communication.

• Strong collaboration and relationship management skills.

• A proactive analytical and imaginative approach to problem solving.

• Strong time management skills and above average attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite and collaborative digital tools including Slack Asana Google Docs etc.

• Experience using CisionMuckrack Meltwater is considered a bonus.

• An inclusive approach supported by cultural competency and a proven ability to collaborate with people from across a wide range of diverse backgrounds.

• Enhanced knowledge awareness and experience with the culture and history of any community that has faced marginalization is considered a plus.

• And of course a deep passion for books!

This role is expected to work at least three days per week from our officelocatedat 320 Front Street West Toronto ON.Therefore candidates shouldresidewithin the commuting distance of our office.

To apply pleasesubmita cover letter and resume byFriday June 12 2026.Weappreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are activelyseekingto add team members from communities with lived experiences of marginalization and underrepresentation. We respect and valueeach individualand their lived experiences and are committed to creating a more diverse team andestablishinga culture of belonging. If you self-identify as Black Indigenous a person ofcolour a member of the LGBTQIA2S community or another marginalized group we strongly encourage you to apply.

Please contact Human Resources ator if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

We do not use artificial intelligence to screen or assess applicants. However we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as supporting administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These toolsassistour recruitment team but do not replace human judgment at any part of the process. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1