PR Agency Assistant

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own media monitoring and coverage analysis with research-backed briefs that inform outreach and press materials.

  • Media coverage and trend research to guide client stories and journalist targeting.
  • Editorial planning and stakeholder coordination to keep campaigns and events aligned.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Capturing and analysing client coverage through our media monitoring tools
  • Maintaining and updating media lists, editorial calendars and contact databases
  • Supporting the drafting of press releases, briefing documents and social media content, while learning the craft of copywriting for PR and social purposes
  • Coordinating logistics for client meetings, events and media activities
  • Handling administrative tasks including stakeholder lists, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes
  • Conducting research on clients, competitors, influencers, media outlets and industry trends
  • Supporting event planning, from venue sourcing to material preparation
  • Assisting with client reports and presentation materials, including weekly activity updates and monthly evaluations
  • Proof-reading and fact-checking client materials
  • Supporting agency and client social media accounts with content creation and community management

Requirements

  • Flawless written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent telephone manner and ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders
  • A meticulous eye for detail, particularly when proof-reading
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Genuine enthusiasm for PR, media and current affairs, with a proactive attitude towards learning
  • A collaborative, can-do attitude and comfort working under pressure
  • Ability to proactively offer support and assistance to colleagues
  • Confident user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • An interest in the media landscape, both traditional and digital

Benefits

  • tailored progression plans, paid CIPR membership, your birthday off, a full week’s closure over Christmas on top of annual leave, an annual wellbeing budget, dog-friendly offices and a genuinely nurturing team.
  • Our unbeatable beachside location in Sandbanks is just one of the reasons that LLPR is a great place to work; our focus on personal growth and wellbeing forms the heart of our supportive team culture.
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Liz Lean PR

UK public relations & reputation management agency, established 1998. One of the south's leading PR agencies, specialising in media relations, crisis communications, stakeholder engagement, social media, influencer campaigns, and event management.Winner, CIPR Excellence Awards 2024, Best Beauty, Lifestyle & Fashion CampaignHeadquartered in Dorset and with satellite workspaces in London and France, the company has grown a remarkably skilled team of creative PR professionals who are dedicated to the integrity of their clients' brands, working closely with the media to get positive proactive brand messages into the public domain. Underpinned by strategic aims and objectives, the team delivers a significant and measurable return on investment. Liz Lean PR has been the creative drive behind many events over the years, from consumer events such as product launches and fashion shows, to B2B events such as executive dinners and networking events.

Founded in 1998
GBR
19 employees (5 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
58.1%
Direct
30%
Referral
6.8%
Social
4%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~19

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
5 (26% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2