You will:
- Contribute to a regular and ongoing PR plan and ensure it is kept up to date
- Contribute creative ideas to the rest of the PR team
- Show an awareness of national and international current events and developments within fields of relevance
- Draft press releases, reactive comments, blogs, social media comments and thought leadership articles to a consistently high standard
- Use social media tools to interact and monitor developments with clients, the media and other professionals, sharing insights with the wider team.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, engaging with them on a day to day basis
- Prepare comprehensive client reports according to company standards and within agreed timescales
- Understand and action relevant opportunities to secure coverage that is relevant and of a high quality
- Proactively manage and update relevant and targeted press lists and monitor relevant media for PR opportunities for clients, industry developments and creative angles
- Pitch news stories and features to the media accurately and effectively, on phone and email
- Work with the PR team to create a social media strategy for clients
Skills and knowledge required:
- Knowledge of fundamentals of PR industry
- Aware of changing industry trends
- Solid understanding of Social Media Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
- Strong relationships with relevant press
- Positive client relationships
- A sound understanding of clients' products/services and market sectors
Please don't hesitate to contact me on mmarazzi@boycerecruitment.co.uk to find out more about any of my roles
