Ianthe Cox-Willmott has over 5 years of experience in publicity, marketing, and editorial roles at Bloomsbury Publishing in London. She currently works as a Publicity and Marketing Assistant, where her responsibilities include writing press releases, managing social media, creating newsletters, and implementing national publicity campaigns. Previously, she held roles as Assistant Editor and Paperbacks Editorial Assistant at Bloomsbury, gaining experience in copywriting, production, and backlist management. In her spare time, she enjoys literature, theatre, art, cooking and is involved in her local community through volunteer work.

1. IANTHE COX-WILLMOTT
148 New North Road, London, N1 7BH
MOBILE: 07980629742 E-MAIL: ianthe.cox-willmott@hotmail.co.uk
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
May 2014 – present Publicity and Marketing Assistant, Bloomsbury Publishing, London
 Working across publicity and marketing on major campaigns such as Jason Atherton (Jun 2014),
Tom Kerridge (Aug 2014) Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall (Sept 2014) Heston Blumenthal (Oct 2014)
and Mitch Tonks (June 2015) including writing press releases, pitching to secure national broadcast
and review coverage
 Managing Bloomsbury Cooks social media including Twitter and Facebook, including growing
follower engagement across all social media platforms
 Creating and editing content for monthly Bloomsbury newsletter
 Updating the Bloomsbury website with new title and event information
 Devising and implementing national and regional press campaigns including online, printed and
broadcast media with particular responsibility for paperbacks. Liaising with commissioning editor,
marketing and sales from acquisition to publication to ensure an effective campaign
 Developing my pitching skills, and building contacts within print, radio and television media
 Organsing tour logistics, launch parties, chasing for reviews and features in the press, managing
budgets and maintaining campaigns within their budgets and ensuring excellent author care
 Liasing with festivals, organising, publicising and attending author events. Assisting with and
organising industry events such as the Bloomsbury Fiction Party 2014
 Briefing for marketing materials such as online banners and advertising, invitations and postcards
 Responsible for one direct report intern on monthly rotation, including training, supporting and
delegating work
November 2012 – May 2014 Assistant Editor, assistant to Editor-in-Chief, Bloomsbury Publishing,
London
 Writing copy for bestselling authors such as Khaled Hosseini, Margaret Atwood and Esther Freud,
to be used on book jackets, in catalogues and online
 Diary management for Editor-in-Chief
 Participating in UK Editorial meetings for new title acquisitions
 Participating in International Editorial meetings with global business focus
 Proof reading: checking book jackets, catalogues and publicity and marketing material
 Liaising with design, production and marketing and publicity departments
November 2011 – November 2012 Paperbacks Editorial Assistant, Bloomsbury Publishing Ltd
 Managing reprints: checking files, taking in text corrections
 Managing backlist eBook production: commissioning eBooks and ensuring quality control of files
 Developed a working understanding of Biblio, including generating reports, uploading metadata and
contracts and updating pricing for monthly price promotions
December 2010 – October 2011 Reception Manager, OXO Tower Brasserie- Harvey Nichols Ltd
 Leading a team of 10 receptionists and cashiers
 Interviewing and recruiting new members of the reception team, liaising Human Resources

2.  Carrying out regular performance reviews and annual appraisals
 Assisting the Brasserie Management in identifying training requirements and to ensure appropriate
training is conducted and recorded
 Responsible for ensuring covers are maximised and revenue increased
 Controlling of staffing costs through rota management
 Contributing ideas at management meetings for business growth and development
SKILLS
I have excellent use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint and proficiency in InDesign and Photoshop. I am an
excellent communicator, with very strong copywriting skills
INTERESTS
In my spare time I enjoy literature, keeping up to date with London’s theatre scene, going to art and design
exhibitions and finding new and exciting places to eat. I perform in the Mighty Fin theatre company, am a
member of the Bloomsbury in-house choir and play the flute. I am also a member of a crime book club and
a reading mentor at St. Joseph’s Primary School in Covent Garden. I take regular dance classes and I recently
ran a half marathon for Books Aid International.
EDUCATION
2009 – 2010 University College London MA in The Reception of the Classical World
2004 – 2007 University of Leeds 2:1 BA (Hons) Classical Civilization
REFERENCES
Available on request