Public Relations Assistant

London, UK (Hybrid)

£27K/yr – £30K/yrIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Plan and run PR for classical music clients across UK and international media, owning media outreach, journalist relations, and coverage reporting.

  • Own PR campaign planning and execution for multiple client accounts.
  • Coordinate media inquiries, journalist outreach, and interview requests.
  • Maintain media databases, press lists, and coverage reports.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Working with the VBPR team in the planning and implementation of PR campaigns across multiple client accounts.
  • Researching possible coverage for our clients across the UK and international media.
  • Liaising with music journalists for VBPR clients.
  • Handling incoming media enquiries and facilitating requests for interviews.
  • Writing and posting content on the company website.
  • Maintenance of our client and journalist digital database.
  • Assisting with press list management and liaising with journalists regarding press tickets.
  • Collating and sharing media coverage, including the preparation of press cuttings and the creation of press packs.
  • Providing administrative support as required.
  • Representing the company through attendance at concerts, events and press receptions (occasional evening and weekend work will be required).

Requirements

  • You will have recently graduated from a higher education institution or have recent professional experience in an entry level job.
  • You will be a skilled communicator and are personable, efficient and able to accommodate shifting deadlines.
  • You will have a passion and enthusiasm for classical music and the arts.
  • You will have the ability to work under pressure and demonstrate consistent attention to detail.
  • You are a fast learner and a team player.
  • You will have the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
  • You will be proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, etc.).
  • You will have experience on social media platforms such as Instagram.
  • You will have strong IT skills, with the ability to learn how to use our company systems.

Preferred

  • Benefits
  • Hybrid working policy with regular attendance in our office in St John’s Wood, London
  • 25 days plus bank holidays

Benefits

  • Hybrid working policy with regular attendance in our office in St John’s Wood, London
  • 25 days plus bank holidays
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Valerie Barber PR

Valerie Barber PR is one of the UK’s most respected and successful international public relations agencies in the field of classical music, promoting leading concert venues, artists, festivals and ensembles both in the UK and abroad.

Founded in 1989
London, England, GBR
5 employees (1 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
36.2%
Direct
39.7%
Referral
13.1%
Social
7.7%
Paid
1.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~5

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (20% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1