What's It Like To Be a Book Publicist? 📚🐧

Here's a sneak peek into the day of a publicist at a publisher. Want to join Penguin Random House UK as a publicist? Apply for The Scheme now: www.the-scheme.co.uk (All details are on the website, so before asking any questions related to The Scheme, please take a quick look at the info page).
Any questions about working publicity or requests for more behind the scenes videos? Let us know in a comment!
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Closing date: April 18th
You will need to have the right to work in the UK to apply. No degree, experience, or CV is required for The Scheme and it's not quite your average job application!
A massive thanks to Clare, Harriet and Manisha for being part of this video.
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[@JMShelley]

Would love it if you could do similar videos but in different areas of publishing such as editorial/social media marketing/writing etc :D

[@PenguinPlatform]

We hope you enjoyed taking a little look into the life of a publicist with us! Want more? Let us know if you have any suggestions below. Thanks for watching!

[@sabinejane14]

Do you offer any remote opportunities?

[@IrisMobiel]

It's my dream to work at a publishing company one day, preferably Penguin! I'm going to go to university first though

[@cheechee6473]

Hey! How’s it going?

[@BookMachineTV]

Surely one of the most exciting areas of publishing to work in!

[@tobythefablab2110]

I'm really interested in working for your company when I'm older. I'm only 17 so for the moment so I'm planning on doing a GCSE literature course for next year. I've never been given the opportunity so I want to see where I go from there. You should do a literature advice vlog. You have really inspired me for a job in the book world. Hugs xxx

[@shanikapowell6672]

This was really informative. Thank you for making this video! I live in the US and I'm interested in publishing but I'm not sure which aspect I'd like to get into. This video was far more helpful than many of the articles I've used to help me conduct this research. Keep up the good work.

[@jeffstallone1138]

I liked how you helped so many people

[@AissetouNGom]

Loved this! Loved seeing Harriet and Clare too. Hope you get loads of amazing applicants :)

[@PenguinPlatform]

Yay, happy you like it! It's always nice to get lots of people involved. :)

[@Kristina-tm1hl]

I think that everything you offer in terms of jobs, internships and work experience is awesome!! It has been difficult to find a company that offers so many opportunities! I would love if you could do similar videos for other areas of publishing because it is an easy way to learn more about the industry. I hope you keep running internships, jobs etc because I will definitely be interested in the future!

[@sabinejane14]

Loved this thank you! I’d love to get into this kind of role from marketing and comms 😊

[@mernafouad3696]

I am from Egypt and this is actually my dream job. I hope one day i'll work at penguin. Enjoyed the video very much btw

[@SimplyABookLover]

What college degrees/minors would you recommend if you want to be a book publicist?

[@LauraDFTBA]

Obviously this is tied in with promoting the scheme, but it would be interesting to see this kind of video about the other stages of getting a book published - editorials, marketing, rights, printing and distribution, the lot.

[@theesperanzacompromisebyja9044]

Love it!

[@jordanhafner9847]

Please post more videos about publishing because I want to learn more about how everything works.

[@PenguinPlatform]

Thanks for the suggestion! And do let us know if you have any specific requests for different sections of publishing.

[@ninaisanamazingduck]

I am so excited about the scheme, it is just what I was looking for. Do you have any tips about the application process and standing out from the rest of the applicants?

[@PenguinPlatform]

The Penguin Random House Careers social accounts are actually sharing lots of great tips! You can check out this link: theschemeblog.tumblr.com/post/158775392392/rosanna. or folllow some of the social links we've put in the description. Good luck!

[@Autumn1998]

Any advice for authors wanting to publish a book with Penguin someday?

[@friendsvslovefans]

I do not have the right to work at UK but I can go through the process to obtain it. Can I still apply?

[@davesauthenticlifestyle7129]

Awesome, very informative! More of the same please

[@ramilomb6142]

Do you have any openings like this in Argentina?

[@nayafitzgerald]

I want to become a book publicist

[@jadewainwright7535]

would you be able to do this if you aren't actually 18 yet? I'm 17 and really interested in getting a job in publishing or being able to find work experience in publishing, I just have no clue how to go about it.

[@PenguinPlatform]

Hi Jade. We only accept people over the age of 18 on The SCheme. Work Experience is only for over 18s at the moment too, but we've taken the feedback of under 18's who are interested on board!

[@hazuki_music]

Is the scheme like in London or a specific place in the UK? Or could it be done over the internet? I'm studying up north and interested???

[@PenguinPlatform]

+exfairy Hi! Our offices are in London and the position would be based there.

[@hazuki_music]

Ah okay. Maybe in 3 years? Haha thanks for the reply :)

[@PenguinPlatform]

Good luck :) You can always keep an eye on our Work Experience page! www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/your-career/work-experience/

[@lyricalhealer]

Good content, but the sound quality is really low considering it's Penguin. Next time use mics.

[@LottieLovesBooks]

This was such a great and interesting video! I hope to become a publicist one day so this was a really fun insight into the job! 💜