Responsibilities

• Researching journalists, publications, influencers, trends and opportunities for our clients.
• Helping to build and maintain media and influencer lists.
• Supporting the team with media outreach and following up on stories and opportunities.
• Monitoring and clipping coverage and helping prepare client updates and reports.
• Reading papers, magazines, online and social content and keeping team up to date on relevant slots, writers, articles of interest and client competitor news.
• Researching ideas, trends, cultural moments and potential campaign partners.
• Helping to organise product send-outs, mailers and influencer activity.
• Supporting events, launches and other client activations.
• Drafting straightforward written materials such as pitches, briefing notes and coverage summaries.
• Keeping project information, trackers and contact lists accurate and up to date.

Requirements

• You might be a recent graduate, have some work experience, or be looking for your first step into PR or communications.
• We’re more interested in your potential than in you having followed a particular route.
• You’ll probably enjoy this role if you:
• - Are interested in PR, communications, media and how brands become part of conversations.
• - Are curious about what’s happening in the world and enjoy finding things out.
• - Communicate clearly and confidently, both in writing and in person.
• - Are organised and comfortable keeping track of several different tasks.
• - Pay attention to detail.
• - Are happy asking questions when you’re unsure.
• - Enjoy working as part of a team.

Preferred

• Previous PR or agency experience is useful but not essential.

Benefits

• 25 days a year holiday on joining (plus Christmas closure)
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 5% matched contribution pension
• Health insurance
• Training and development
• The opportunity to work with a wide range of food, drink and travel brands
• A collaborative team where junior colleagues are encouraged to contribute ideas