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PR and Communications Manager

Trade Association – Membership Body

Home Based with travel to London for meetings

Basic Salary £45,000-£55,000 depending on experience with excellent benefits including 25 days holiday (plus statutory/public holiday days), home worker contract, so all travel and other work-related expenses will be covered, Pension scheme, AMDEA pay 10% of gross pay as long as employee enrols and pays 3% min, Private health cover for the employee, Life insurance, Non contractual annual performance bonus which pays up to 10% of gross pay

Permanent, Full Time

B2C PR and Communications experience is important

Our client a well-respected and reputable trade association – membership body is currently looking for a PR and Communications Manager to join their friendly team.7

If you are an experienced PR and Communications Manager with B2C experience in any of these areas we would love to hear from you – Trade Association, Professional Body, Membership Body, Agency. Retail, FMCG, Consumer, End User, Manufacturing, Domestic Appliances, Electricals etc.

The Role of PR and Communications Manager

Key Responsibilities

Lead the creation and delivery of all of the association’s marketing and communication messages. Lead and manage our agency partner(s), agreeing and implement actions and communications.

Act as lead contact point for all incoming press/ PR/ media related enquiries, working with the CEO, agency partners and the team to position us as a trade body with impact, influence and relevance.

Create and manage calendar of all forms of member and stakeholder communications (to include newsletters/ events/ meetings/ surveys/ campaigns/ press activity).

Manag digital communication assets, to include website content and social media platforms.

Support the production and arrange distribution of the weekly/monthly member newsletters.

Create and upload content to website, newsletters.

Secure speakers for member group meetings and periodic events and conferences.

Build a network of contacts and influencers that enables the delivery of messaging

and positions as a credible spokesperson for their member sector.

Management of member group databases.

Maintenance of member information and contacts within a central database.

Prepare annual report for distribution to members and stakeholders.

Create, implement and report on our annual member survey.

The Person

Proven marketing, media and PR experience in a B2C environment.

Experience of working with or for media/ PR agencies.

Experienced in writing content in a concise, informative and engaging manner.

Experience in producing agency briefs and pitches.

Proven ability in building value propositions which differentiate between activity and outputs.

Experienced in building and maintaining relationships at all levels

Strong organisational, planning and prioritising skills

Good ICT skills

Track record of working on detailed proposals with competing demands and responding to tight deadlines.

Ability to work alone, with minimal supervision as well as part of a team.

An understanding of the role and purpose of Trade Associations in representing their membership.

To apply for this role of PR and Communications Manager please send your CV

Due to the volume of applications we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.

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Membership Bespoke

£40-£45k – We’re seeking a PR Manager for a company that are making the most creative and epic party games. They are going to take the world by storm and they need your PR abilities to get them talk about in the UK media. They are fun, creative, supportive and this will be your chance to make this role your own, with the view to progressing to a more senior position as they grow and develop their brands.

As a PR Manager you will have a ‘nose for news’, you will have excellent contacts with consumer lifestyle journalists, influencers and broadcasters. They have a super story to tell and their games are going to be loved and played by millions, but they need you to spread the word, and get them talked about.

You will have either in-house or agency side experience and you will want to work for a consumer brand at this exciting time as they are breaking into the market and pushing towards becoming a household name. Your role will be to manage the PR, write engaging news stories and articles and come up with innovative ways of getting their fun games out to the market. The role is initially UK based, but as you develop the PR strategy you will also move into a more global outreach.

In this role you will have lots of freedom flexibility and autonomy and they will be open minded to fresh ideas for ways of reaching the market. You will be trusted and encouraged to go for it, reaping the rewards when your ideas flourish.

You’ll have the freedom to choose when and where you work from – hybrid, remote, in-person, or some combination of all of those. Their offices in Soho is a great hub where the team can get together, brain storm, have fun, throw ideas around, and get creative. The team are friendly, fun and are headed up by amazing founders.

In Return

In return they offer a base of £40-£45k, plus package, hybrid working, superb team, fun, creative and supportive culture. Your chance to make this role your own. Everyday will be different and your energy and PR skills will be rewarded with your chance to grow within the role.

To Apply

Please apply online or by sending your CV to [email protected]. Alternatively feel free to call Justyne on 07971 361206 for a chat through the role.

PRFutures

Overview and purpose of role:

You will support the communication team in delivering positive results to build long-term brand growth and position Christian Louboutin as an international luxury fashion brand for the UK and Scandinavian market. To also help promote Christian Louboutin in-line with the agreed communication and marketing strategy in order to maximize awareness of the Men’s and Women’s Fashion Lines through multiple channels in target media, retail and digital channels. A key support function aiding all press and marketing activations, you will also be pivotal in collating reports and analysis for projects as well as regional market information, market trends and best practices as well as maintaining efficient running of day-to-day- press and VIP requirements.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

PRESS

• Work closely with the team to support execution of local activities according to the marketing plan as well as the daily operation of a busy marketing and PR function
• To ensure the smooth running of sample movement and oversee the fulfilment of all press sample requests/returns, showroom coordination, seeding support and oversee the movement and auditing of stock seasonally
• Support the team to facilitate showroom appointments with key brand contacts where required
• Oversee the organization and logistics for the press office including training and management of press interns.
• Research and identify communication trends and media landscape developments for the region
• Take ownership of weekly press, digital and social media reports as well as proactively compiling quarterly PR results and analysis against department KPI’s, ensuring they are accurately measured and communicated to key business areas
• Maintain and establish positive relationships with press, ensuring positive projection of brand image
• Maintain comprehensive media lists which are up to date with all industry movements for relevant markets

MARKETING & EVENTS

• To assist on all event planning, coordination and support including but not limited to seasonal international presentations and press days
• Support cross functional retail marketing and event activations where required
• Work closely with Retail, Merchandising and E-Comm teams to proactively follow sales and sell-through reports in order to assist in identifying new opportunities for further exposure of the brand
• Assist the management and supply of campaign material across activities ensuring consistency of messaging and implementation of brand guidelines with all partners
• Working closely with the retail team and store staff on events and information/ asset sharing
• Participate in all relevant global and regional meetings, connecting with both regional and global teams to regularly communicate updates and support new opportunities; share updates with internal stakeholders to aid in project planning and execution
• Support the VIP & Events manager to compile and manage guest lists for department events
• Perform any further tasks, which would reasonably be required of coordinator within a busy and fast-paced department
• Ownership of post event and project recap reports

PROJECT COORDINATION, REPORTING & ANALYSIS

• Act as the information hub for the team by regularly updating all team materials, including strategic planning documents and project critical paths
• Responsible for compiling meeting agendas and organization of interdepartmental meetings
• Support with non-media related strategy coordination- presentations, kick-offs and reports
• Provide analysis and information, drawing conclusions on market and industry trends, best practices, and customer dynamics to aid in defining new opportunities. You will regularly compile and distribute key insights documents for the market
• Organization of logistics related to photo shoots, events, media partnerships: delivery, security, etc.
• Remain abreast of industry news, changes in the media landscape and trends
• To act as a brand ambassador and become immersed in the brand culture

DIGITAL & SOCIAL MEDIA

• Support in the coordination and execution of influencer paid and seeding projects
• Support the VIP & Events Manager on all digital related contracts and payments, and other forms of documents
• Contribution, maintenance and updates of the regional influencer target lists
• Proactive monitoring and awareness of social media platforms for both the brand and competitors. You will be responsible for tracking major digital marketing trends (best practices, innovations, etc.) to bring the value to the team.
• Track and support the analysis of all digital and social activations

Skills and Requirements:

In order to deliver the main responsibilities of the role, you will need the following skills:

• Bachelor degree with a minimum 1-2 years of experience in PR, marketing, events or similar functions with project coordination and communications experience a plus
• Experience in luxury fashion and accessories preferred
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization and project management skills with strong follow-through and attention to detail
• A team player with the agility and ability to adapt to local market and business needs. You must have the ability to develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent PC Skills (Excel/Photoshop/Word/PowerPoint) with the knowledge of all types of social media platforms
• Ability to think proactively, prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to interface with all relevant stakeholders and articulate thoughts and express ideas/mechanics in a clear, logical way
• The ability to communicate in line with company style/strategy and to raise issues promptly and to report efficiently
• Experience with FGPS and DMR/Launchmetrics programs would be an advantage
• Stock management
• Other languages an advantage
• A genuine interest in creative industries and cultures with a good understanding of the media and digital landscapes

Technical:

• Microsoft Office Skills – Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel
• Skilled used of DMR/Launchmetrics (Print, Web and Social), Influencer Intelligence and Fashion GPS reporting tools
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat/ Photoshop/Indesign a plus

Soft skills:

• Self-motivated, reliable, proactive and positive
• Outstanding communications skills, both written and verbal,
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work under time-pressure
• Passionate and conscientious with a logical mindset
• A fast learner who is creative and agile
• Business oriented team player
• Interested in new technologies

How will success be measured?

• Consistent achievement of set KPI’s
• Proactively have oversight of department projects and activations and display ownership of updating and sharing planning documents, critical paths, reports and analysis
• Data and information analysis; developing and employing consistent and accurate measurements for reporting on ROI
• Developing a strong relationship with global teams across functions
• Maintain and develop relevant external relationships
• Consistently meets deadlines and displays agility and the ability to work under time pressure and manage priorities
• Ability to work as a team and provide reliable support for the department
• You will have biannual performance reviews with targets set to further improve your performance

Our people are at the heart of our brand.

We celebrate individuality and allow the freedom to have responsibility, autonomy, and creativity within your role. Our colleagues have in common the passion and dedication to our Brand, and its continued success.

We live by our values:

We are down to earth – we stand with authenticity, integrity, and respect. We have passion – we drive our business with agility, commitment, and care. We have happiness in all that we do – we collaborate with positivity, open-mindedness and fun. We work with inspiration – we envision the future with confidence, creativity, and freedom.

If the shoe fits, walk with us…

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Maison Christian Louboutin is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruitment practices that do not discriminate against any job applicant because of their race, color, gender, age, nationality, culture(s), religion, sex, physical or mental disability, or age. We believe that a culture of diversity and individuality fosters our core values we listed above. So, if you also share this mindset and these values and you dream of coloring your soles red as part of the Louboutin adventure, please join us!

*Please note:

By submitting your CV and/or LinkedIn Easy Apply profile information to Christian Louboutin UK Ltd for the above role, you hereby consent to be contacted by email and/or by telephone in relation to this recruitment process by the HR, Northern Europe Team.

Christian Louboutin UK Ltd respects your privacy and your desire to understand how your information will be handled and used. For more information on our how we collect, use and store your information, please refer to our Privacy Notice: http://eu.christianlouboutin.com/uk_en/policy

Christian Louboutin

Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Media Director to develop and lead a media team. This team’s responsibility is to implement advertising campaigns that promote our clients and their products through all traditional and digital media types. Ultimately, your goal is to increase the public’s interest in our clients’ products/services through thoughtful media strategies/campaigns and ensure we are good stewards of client brands and budgets.

This person will work hand-in-hand with the client, the account team, and the creative department, to ensure that as many of the target demographic see their ad campaign as possible. Using a mixture of market research, analysis, pricing structures, and client considerations, the media director is ultimately responsible for making sure the ad campaign has maximum reach for the best possible ROI.

Responsibilities:

·      Determine the best media outlet mix for promotional strategies

·      Monitor online and offline ad campaigns (e.g. on radio, TV, websites, magazines and billboards)

·      Regularly report advertising campaign results (including revenues and costs)

·      Optimize advertising strategies for varying audiences and channels

·      Design and review advertising budgets in collaboration with the client Marketing Director or point of contact.

·      Coordinate with internal MDR Marketing Director in regards to client growth or new projects.

·      Negotiate with media channels to close competitive deals

·      Prepare additional promotional projects to support new product launches

·      Create new campaigns to reach a broader audience

·      Ensure a cohesive advertising message across campaigns

·      Build long-term relationships with media influencers to promote our brand

·      Meet with media salespeople

·      Manage a team of media planners and buyers and analysts

·      Attend strategy meetings for new business

·      Pitch to potential and existing clients

·      Contact existing clients to discuss their projects

·      Check the status of client accounts

·      Plan for future media buys

·      Meet with vendors offering media opportunities

·      Check in on the latest trends, particularly in the social space

Requirements:

·      Proven work experience as a Media Director, Media Planner or similar role

·      Knowledge of different types of media channels

·      Demonstrable experience with building effective advertising campaigns

·      Familiarity with digital marketing

·      Working knowledge of analytics tools (e.g. GfK MRI, Moat and Nielsen IMS)

·      Experience with budget planning and KPIs

·      Ability to manage and combine data

·      Strong decision-making skills

·      Excellent communication and presentation skills

·      BSc in Marketing, Business Administration or similar field

Skills and Qualifications

Provide a demonstrated ability to lead and develop a media team so that the agency can deliver high-quality media plans for clients, with ideas, concepts and solutions that help us stay competitive across the marketing industry.

·      Leadership skills – the ability to lead and develop people, provide meaningful feedback and manage performance. A strong professional presence is pertinent to representing the media team internally and externally.

·      Data analysis – it’s vital for this person to be skilled at understanding and absorbing market research, internal and external feedback, and statistics to develop an effective media strategy.

·      Problem-solving skills – strategy means solving often complex and multi-faceted challenges for a range of clients in various industries; which often requires a hands on approach; digging in, researching and offering out-of-the-box solutions.

·      Communication skills – this role is heavily reliant on effective communication with cross-functional teams, the media team and clients. You must be able to work and communicate clearly and professionally to define objectives, allocate responsibilities and establish trusting relationships.

Tools of the Trade

This role depends on the following tools to complete their  daily work:

·      Advantage Media Buying Software

·      TapClicks Media Dashboard Software

·      Microsoft Teams

·      Function Fox Time & Job Management Software

·      Dropbox

MDR

Advertising Assistant (Promotional Events)

Are you looking to transition into a professional career and step away from retail/hospitality roles?

Are you a college/university graduate looking to put your degree to good use and expand your skill set?

Are you looking for a place where someone will take you under their wing and show you the ropes?

Do you like to travel and have a desire to see more of the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Europe?

If so, you’d fit in well at Front Page Agency!

We are a new event marketing agency that brings together the boldest sales and marketing talent to generate revolutionary solutions for Fortune 500 brands. With unrivaled resilience, attitude and creativity, we form an undefeatable force. Our marketing agency will break the boundaries to develop cutting-edge campaigns for our clients.

We’re currently growing our team and would love to meet with Atlanta-based applicants with an interest in advertising, marketing, branding, etc, and a good understanding of consumer behavior. If you have leadership abilities, are influential, and love to travel – even better!

As part of our event advertising team your main duties will include:

• Traveling around the Atlanta region and occasionally other parts of GA
• Setting up branded displays/booths/tables/etc on behalf of a brand
• Acting as ‘the face of a brand’ while distributing marketing materials
• Coming up with creative ways to attract and maintain customers’ attention
• Engaging with customers about our client’s products/services/offers
• Answering general questions and providing basic customer service
• Telling stories about the brand to entice people and influence them
• Completing some sales transactions / new customer applications
• Reviewing each event marketing/advertising campaign

Front Page Agency offers all Advertising Assistants:

• On-going training, support, and on-site guidance
• A weekly wage plus additional compensation & bonuses
• Daily mentoring, coaching, workshops, and/or conference calls
• Regular socializing/relationship building/team-building activities
• Career progression based on results and abilities, not seniority
• Regional, National, and sometimes International travel opportunities Networking contacts/time management tools goal-setting guidance
• And so much more!

If you’re ready for a change and think this might be a good fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an application today and you could be meeting with us soon!

Front Page Agency Inc

Are you an experienced PR professional? Do you take a digital-first approach? Want to make PR and social better for great brands? This might be the role for you!

The company

Our client is a creative and digital-first PR agency renowned for achieving great results for clients and growing effectiveness for brands. They do this by expertly delivering change through analytics, strategy, design, technology and experiences through PR.

They’ve been established for over 20 years and have built a portfolio of some of the world’s best-known brands, including Apple, PepsiCo, Microsoft, Kraken Rum, Accord, and many more.

Sustainable development, environment, and mission

The company is committed to sustainable development as a guiding principle within its work and office environment. Concern for the environment is an integral and fundamental part of this commitment. Their aim is to reduce the impact on the environment from their operations and implement best practices across the business. They are committed to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

The company’s mission is ‘Making it better’, which they do through care, cause and community, and sustainability to combat climate change. They aim to have all programs carbon positive before 2030.

Making talent better

The company also maintains a mentoring programme aimed at growing talent and helping people thrive in a positive environment through coaching, listening and feedback.

The role

You’ll primarily be responsible for the management of the Agency’s consumer client portfolio but will occasionally support B2B client work, too.

As a senior point of contact for consumer clients, you’ll be hands-on servicing campaigns and projects and developing strategies and PR programmes for new and existing clients.

You’ll also be responsible for managing and developing your team of an account manager, senior account executive and part-time account assistant/intern.

Responsibilities include:

• Taking the lead in clients’ PR strategies
• Leading a team to provide an outstanding level of client service
• Liaising with clients at a senior level on a day-to-day basis
• Promoting account growth with existing clients
• Working with other senior managers to generate new accounts
• Hands-on media and influencer relations
• Completing projects to a specific schedule and within an agreed budget
• Using your skills to push clients, and the agency, creatively and strategically
• Working with other parts of the wider business to develop and service client opportunities

The package

• £45,000-55,000
• A quarterly bonus system (approx. 10-15% on top of your salary)
• Commitment to training and development – you’ll receive an allocated training budget which can be spent on courses, exhibitions, talks, etc.
• Bespoke progression based on your interests and proactivity
• Summer and Christmas events each year
• Company get together every last Friday of the month
• A large team event every quarter
• Healthcare
• Pension

To be successful, you’ll have…

• Significant experience in professional client relationship management
• A background of working in a PR agency, preferably having dealt with parenting and/or consumer tech media, in addition to national consumer publications
• Proven track record in managing profitable accounts and bringing in new ones
• Flawless project management skills – and the ability to ensure client briefs are navigated through the agency, delivering on time and on budget
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• The ability to plan and strategize at a senior level
• A clear understanding of the creative and planning process
• Commercially orientated
• A persuasive and confident approach to creative projects
• Effective team management capabilities
• Full awareness of creative processes and techniques – including digital platforms
• Hands-on approach to new business – sourcing leads, preparing presentations and pitching

Apply!

If you’re excited about driving a digital-first PR business unit, apply now!

Fixed-Fee Placements

As Paid Media Director at RocketMill, you will be responsible for leading on the planning and delivery of campaigns within your portfolio, working alongside other paid media directors and supported by your team. You will require strong communication, task management and delegation skills, to direct your team and ensure we are delivering the best performance for our clients.

You will need to forecast and craft media plans that are designed to yield exceptional results for your tier 1 clients whilst successfully growing their revenue with RocketMill. These may involve higher fees in order to secure more resource towards their existing campaign, cross selling into other services, or the adoption of new services that RocketMill develop. These media plans will be composed with the best interests of your client’s front-of-mind and will be communicated by you and your team to your clients.

This role requires you to be dependable and accountable for you and your teams work. Day to day, your team will be analysing performance and delivering insightful reporting to your clients, against forecasts and media strategies.

As a line-manager, you will work with your team to develop them professionally and support them in achieving their career ambitions through coaching, training and providing opportunity for growth.

As part of the media team, you will need to collaborate effectively with our Client Leadership, Creative, Data & Insight, Business Development and Organic Search teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of client delivery across tier 1 clients across paid media channels
• Contribute meaningful, actionable, and valuable insight to our clients and teams
• Lead paid media discussions at pitches / client meetings
• Ensure each of your clients have a clear roadmap of activity that directly contributes to their business ambitions and objectives
• Provide mentorship, inspiration, and support to your fellow team members
• Maintain a high quality of service for clients, and own responsibility for the work delivered by those that you line manage
• Develop case studies to showcase exceptional, award-worthy work
• Support Business Development by building business cases, proposal, forecasts, and presentations to secure client investment
• Work with our Client Leadership team to help ensure your team’s resource is utilised effectively
• Prioritise your own time and delegate effectively to ensure your skills are applied to best serve the needs of the team and agency
• Present both client and team activity to the Head of Paid Media on a weekly basis
• Deputise for the Head of Paid Media at senior leadership meetings

Skills Profile

• Extensive in-depth knowledge of the capabilities of paid search, programmatic display and paid social marketing platforms and experience directing a top tier account in at least one of these channels.
• Ability to create strategic media plans that meet client objectives
• Experience supporting and helping junior members (Running classes or providing one to one support).
• Ability to analyse campaign performance and key on-site metrics using Google Analytics
• A strong understanding of attribution models and the ability to guide clients on what works best for them as a business
• A history of supporting and helping grow revenue with upsells or new business when the time has been right for the client
• Use MS Office to a professional standard
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g. complex formulae and PivotTables)
• A good understanding of wider marketing principles: understanding user journeys and how to influence them through paid campaigns, implementing effective marketing messaging at all stages of the funnel
• Ability to adapt quickly to ever-changing technologies and environment
• Strong presentation skills, being able to talk confidently on marketing platforms and tactics.
• Excellent communicator, able to speak with authority to clients and colleagues and to simplify complex challenges.

RocketMill

Performance Communications

Deliver creative campaigns with little red tape for a new, electric luxury car brand, on this unique team focusing on a single, global client.

About the agency:

Performance Communications is the driving force behind the world’s most cutting-edge and sustainable brands. Dedicated to creating engaging and innovative campaigns, they always go the extra mile, tapping their clients into fashion, lifestyle, and cultural movements.

At the forefront of the EV and Clean Tech space for over ten years, they deliver campaigns that excite audiences and influence behaviours for some of the most innovative and bold brands across automotive, sports and tech including Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan, Jeep, Oxbotica, What3Words, Animal Dynamics + more.

From launching the world’s-first car designed specifically for dogs to imagining the fuel station of the future, there’s heaps of opportunity to get involved with exciting campaigns. From media relations and brand partnerships to video production, roadshows and stunts, there’s lots of space to flex your creative muscles.

Fuelled by passion and creativity, this is an agency of diverse creatives, PRs and content producers. Whether you’re a down-to-earth sports fan, a petrolhead, or a tech enthusiast – there’s a place for you at Performance Comms.

About the job:

• This role is for an experienced Account Manager in the consumer space, with an interest in automotive PR.
• This is a unique opportunity, working on a single client – a new luxury, electric car brand.
• The client requires creativity, is not restricted by loads of red tape and approves ideas quickly. You would be working as an extension of the in-house team in this role.
• This is a global account and you’ll hub-manage campaigns across 4 x international markets, giving you the opportunity for regular travel to Germany and Switzerland
• Aside from media relations, you’ll have a chance to work on sponsorships, partnerships, creative content and more.

About you:

• To be considered for this role you’ll need to be an experienced PR Account Manager (or experienced Senior Account Executive) with around 3 years of consumer PR experience.
• You’ll have an interest in consumer PR and creative campaigns. If you have experience in consumer tech or automotive PR, that’d be great too!
• This role requires a creative mind, and a good understanding of your client. The creative campaigns will be essential to elevating the brand image in the new year!
• You will need experience in driving client meetings and ideating on campaigns with confidence.
• An interest or a passion in automotive will be essential in this role. You’ll have a lot of opportunities to drive top of the range, luxury cars, so an interest, plus a driver’s licence, will be useful.

Location/Flexible working policy

You’ll get the best of office and home working at Performance Communications. With a hybrid work policy, employees work two-three days a week from the office in Kingston Upon Thames.

You’ll benefit from flexible working around core hours (10-4:30), with an option to start office days earlier for an early finish.

Diversity & Inclusion

Please see the agency’s recruitment Diversity & Inclusion statement below.

“We are committed to ensuring our employees and employment applicants shall not be disadvantaged on the basis of protected characteristics, trade union membership, or contract terms (e.g. part/full-time). We will train, develop, reward and promote on the bases of merit and ability.”

Perks & Benefits:

• Hybrid, flexible working
• 25 days holiday (increases with time at agency)
• Christmas – New Year shutdown
• Regular team socials
• Private health insurance
• £300/year wellbeing allowance
• Monthly ‘above and beyond’ awards
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Dedicated mental health support

Interested?

For more information, please contact Satchit on +44 7385 561 81 or email [email protected]. You can apply by clicking the button below.

Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to everyone. If you haven’t been contacted within 5 days of your application please consider this a rejection.

LATTE

The Company

Job description

As a Public Relations & Events Manager with Swatch Group, U.S. & Caribbean, the position will be responsible for developing and implementing the brand’s PR and media strategy, building its reputation, image and ensuring effective media coverage along with events execution.

Profile

As a PR & Events Manager, you will draft or oversee the creation of media releases and content on various media channels, forge relationships with journalists and key influencers and manage the response to time- sensitive and critical situations. The PR & Events Manager will be responsible for day-to-day media relations activities for the Brand.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan and execute all local and national events for the Brand in the US with retail partners, national branding events, PR events and sponsorships
• Works collaboratively with Marketing Manager to align PR strategy with business/marketing communications objectives and to support overall marketing plans
• Manage yearly planning and implementation of product PR campaigns under guidance from the global marketing communications team and in close collaboration with local marketing management (MM)
• Develop public relations strategies for current and existing products, launches, and promotions
• Develop and produce high-quality, informative, and interesting press releases, press kits, and related materials if not provided by HQ
• Act as project lead for PR initiatives from concept development through execution
• Create presentations, reports, and information for multiple communication channels
• Responsible for U.S. media relations, manage contacts, and facilitate networking for SG Corporate and brand executive
• Manage and send watches as needed for photoshoots, PR placements, etc
• Analyzes the quantitative and qualitative outputs of PR programs and placements to maximize effectiveness and ROI
• Grow brand awareness and market share through strategic product PR campaigns
• Manage overall event responsibilities including location scouting and selection, all planning, run-of-show creation and management, creative theme development, travel management, security coordination, on-site permits and logistics
• Implement planning timelines to coordinate pre-event proposals, approvals and logistics, set-up, on-site team schedule, and overall run of events
• Manage and develop existing publisher relationships to drive scale against current affiliate marketing program KPIs
• Develop weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual media activity reports
• Develop and maintain good relationships with various media and industry leaders
• Create and manage PR budgets, deadlines, objectives, and schedules
• All other duties assigned by Management

Professional Requirements

• Must have 6 or more years of related PR experience (consumer luxury products, media, agency, corporate environment)
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Advertising, Journalism, Marketing or Business
• 2+ years of experience in affiliate marketing, preferably ecommerce
• Must have knowledge and experience of traditional and new / social / digital media PR tactics
• Excellent communication and writing skills are essential
• Must have previous management experience Event Planning experience
• Strong media contacts and relations with a record of success in securing national and top-tier media placements
• Ability to foster relationships and maintain connections
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, environment and be able to prioritize multiple responsibilities, projects
• Able to work weekends as needed; Travel up to 25%

The Swatch Group is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and is committed to environmental sustainability.

• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance (employee and dependents are eligible 1st of the month following 30 days; generous employer contribution)
• Immediate participation in the 401(k) and 100% vested employer match after one year (maximum 4% employer match with 5% employee contribution)
• Company paid life insurance and Long Term Disability
• 18 days of PTO per year, 1 Month PTO after 5 years
• Special bucket of sick time per year extended paid time for medical, parental and military leave
• Holiday pay
• Voluntary FSA, STD, Accident/Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Employee product discount

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Job Location: 33126 Miami FL, USA

Company Address: The Swatch Group (U.S.) Inc.703 Waterford WaySuite 450Miami, FL 33126United States

Swatch Group

ABOUT WE

WE is one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world, with 23 offices globally and more than 1,400 employees who love bringing communications to the next level. We’re independent, we’re all about our people — both our clients and our employees — and we believe in the power of communications to move audiences to positive action.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping translate complex innovations into powerful, persuasive stories. Our sector expertise across key verticals — including technology, healthcare, consumer, and brand purpose — translates into insights and strategies that are informed, current and credible. We work with companies that are embracing the ever-evolving digital world to reinvent themselves, to deliver new value to their customers or reach them in new ways and ultimately improve people’s lives.

When you work at WE, you will find compelling work, global partnerships, worthwhile professional development, outstanding benefits and the opportunity to make a difference. We value those who share our belief in the power of change, discovery and innovation. We invest in our future by creating an open and welcoming workplace full of bright, skilled and determined people.

In London, WE is committed to a fully hybrid working model, to enable us to nurture a culture of collaboration, flexibility and inclusivity. Whether you work from our office in Southwark or from home we trust you to manage your week in the way that best suits you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking to hire a fearless Associate Director to spearhead a number of the marque clients within our award-winning technology practice. The ideal candidate will be a superstar technology communicator who wants an environment where passion, creativity and curiosity are valued. We are looking for someone who has experience running profitable international accounts in the B2B Tech sector.

Successful candidates will have a knack for first-class client service, mentoring and growing direct reports, excellent presentations skills and an interest in being part of a growing practice (including the agency opportunities and responsibilities that might entail).

If you’re passionate about working for innovative clients and have proven success in managing large-scale accounts, know how to make clients happy and are able to effectively build and lead an account team, we’d love to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Client service

• Overall team and client leadership (reporting into a Director), including:

• Account planning and strategic direction

• Providing strategic counsel to direct clients and senior stakeholders to help retain and grow the business

• Issues resolution

• Results oversight inc. defining KPIs and service agreements

• Budget management, team resourcing (in conjunction with AM) and coaching on commercial aptitude

• Identifying and converting opportunities for organic growth

Press office

• Using established network of national/business media contacts (with a particular focus on senior level influencers) to deliver strategic analysis and tier one media opportunities

• Leading significant media campaigns (inc. developing plans and advising on approach)

• Proactive story leadership/supervision using strong industry, trends and technology knowledge

• Advising on more complex inbound media enquiries

• Reviewing materials (as needed)

Social media

• Partnering with account social/digital leads to drive integrated comms strategies

New business

• Leading new business pitches, developing a pipeline of prospects and managing the process – helping to develop the strategic insight, messaging and creative concepts

Agency & technology practice leadership

• Involvement in the WEUKAD peer group

• Involvement in the UK Tech Leads group

• Oversight of AM peer group

• Managing career development and performance of direct reports

• Training junior level staff

PREVIOUS PROVEN EXPERIENCE

• SAD experience within B2B clients inc. technical, across multiple sectors

• Experience in running business critical multi-market and UK accounts, and a proven track record in organic growth

• Proven track record of delivering successful integrated campaigns

• Proactive and effective team leader, able to run efficient and motivated teams, get ahead of issues

• Proven ability to develop strong senior media relationships, which they use to develop powerful media narratives and secure tier one opportunities

• Experience conducting successful business development for both new and existing clients

• Demonstrated ability to drive strong client relationships, providing strategic & tactical advice, drafting/executing plans, providing thoughtful analysis

• In-depth understanding and management of client budgets – and ability to discuss/negotiate authoritatively with clients

CULTURE

• Fast paced (frequent tight deadlines, multitasking, etc.)

• Strong customer service orientation

• Spirited (look for inquisitive employees who will ask questions, challenge and get stuck in)

• Non-hierarchical, open working environment (ability to work in a team, contribute to meetings)

• Social (willing to get involved in agency life and with your peer group)

Equal Opportunity: WE provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.

Diversity and Inclusion: WE values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.

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