Marketing & Publicity Assistant

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Thames & Hudson


Job: Marketing & Publicity Assistant

Job: Marketing & Publicity Assistant

Organisation: Thames & Hudson

Postcode: WC1X 9JD

  • Job Title: Marketing & Publicity Assistant
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Marketing & Digital
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job Summary

Thames & Hudson is the leading publisher of illustrated books on visual arts, history, fashion and popular culture, and includes titles published in association with brands, institutions, and museums worldwide.

Job Description

Full time, permanent contract

Salary: £28,000 per annum
Hybrid working potential, based in Central London
Closing date: 16th February 2026 23.59pm

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy Marketing & Publicity team and provide essential administration support. The duties include organising meetings, supporting events, compiling updates, helping the team with key campaign support as required and organising travel and mailings. You will be a point of contact for internal colleagues and external stakeholders, including freelancers, authors and industry partners. While the role is focussed on admin, there will be scope to learn the ropes on publicity and marketing campaigns by supporting senior colleagues on select lead title campaigns. This role reports to the Marketing & Communities Director whilst also working closely with the Head of Publicity and Communications.

Administration

  • Provide admin support across marketing and publicity, including diary management, meeting scheduling, agendas/minutes, filing, and processing invoices/expenses.
  • Compile and circulate regular marketing/publicity updates.
  • Manage distribution of seasonal catalogues, proofs, advances, and marketing mailings.
  • Coordinate materials and assets for publicists, freelancers, and international offices.
  • Act as a key contact for freelance marketers/publicists, supplying materials and processing their admin

Job Requirements

This is an entry-level role or ‘second’ role, in a supportive team, which would be suited to someone proactive with superb organisational and people skills. Previous publishing work experience or general office experience would be of benefit.

The below are essential requirements:

  • Administrative experience gained in a busy office environment
  • Highly organized, and efficient, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise appropriately
  • Accurate, with high attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Positive interpersonal and communication style
  • Proactive, adaptable and self-motivated
  • Discreet and professional
  • Strong interest in the visual arts and communications
  • A passion for books and publishing

How to Apply

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

At Thames & Hudson, we believe that employing a diverse workforce is essential to succeed and selection decisions are based on applicants’ experience and skills. We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion or belief.

To apply, please send your CV with a cover letter to Victoria Fishpool at [email protected]. Use the cover letter to address how you meet the requirements listed in Skills, experience and attributes above. The deadline for applications is 16th February 2026.

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