Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day running of client accounts, ensuring PR activities are delivered seamlessly and to the required standard.
• Developing and directing campaigns to promote clients’ activities, policies and public image.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with existing and new media contacts to maximise publicity opportunities.
• Drafting creative and effective press releases, articles, profiles and other content to promote clients and their activities.
• Identifying opportunities to secure broadcast coverage and maximise client exposure across relevant media.
• Assist in devising and implementing creative and strategic promotions.
• Organising and participating in trade shows, press trips, media events and familiarisation trips, as well as meetings, social functions and networking events.
• Understanding and monitoring the client’s budgets to ensure that services provided are within agreed financial limits.
• Developing and motivating team members, identifying training needs and helping ensure the team has the skills and support needed to deliver effectively.
• Assisting with new business development.

Requirements

• At least four years’ experience in PR or a similar role, including a minimum of one year in an Account Manager position.
• Previous knowledge or experience in the travel industry.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to understand clients’ businesses, key issues, competitive advantages and identify opportunities to promote their activities.
• Strategic and creative thinking skills, with the ability to develop ideas and identify opportunities beyond traditional press releases, case studies and features.
• Excellent copywriting skills, with the ability to communicate key messages clearly, concisely and creatively, requiring minimal amendments.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage workloads, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Confidence presenting ideas and proposals to clients and communicating effectively with contacts at all levels.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the initiative to address client communications and issues promptly and escalate matters when necessary.
• The ability to develop and support team members, identify training needs and contribute to the wider team’s development.

Benefits

• A flexible hybrid work schedule - 3 days a week.
• Generous annual holiday package including 25 days of annual leave, 3 personal days and year-end holiday break.
• Private medical, life and income protection insurance and pension scheme contribution from the company.
• Lively social calendar with numerous activities and events to take part in.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Work from anywhere / work from any office.