Public Relations Assistant

PR Assistant – Contract until 31st December 2024

£27000 Pro rata

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My client, a well established brand are recruiting for a PR Assistant to join them on a fixed term contact until December 2024.

The role

The PR Assistant will learn the diverse functions of a press office, as well as support a range of communication activities to help spread brand awareness.

Key responsibilities

• Build relationships with journalist and influencers
• Keeping up with the news and identifying reactive opportunities with the support of the team
• Keeping abreast of social media trends 
• Developing briefing docs if and when required 
• To support the team in providing back up for the Customer Information Line
• Researching, monitoring and summarising industry news for reporting purposes
• Tracks and clips media coverage
• To support and progress projects agreed by the PR Manager; including desk research, event coordination, media pack creation and influencer management
• Transcribe audio and podcast interviews so that it can be analysed for learnings
• Build targeted journalist database 
• Develop ad-hoc LinkedIn posts to support events or campaigns
• To effectively manage tasks and projects within the deadlines set by PR Manager .
• Attend relevant webinars and events, take notes and report back to team 
• Support with seeking relevant awards for upcoming year

Benefits

21 days annual leave + Bank holidays and birthday off.  Other benefits after probation include free eye tests, live assurance and medical cover.