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We are looking for a communications assistant to be responsible for the creation of content such as media releases, blogs, and social media posts on behalf of our company. You will also be monitoring media and campaign coverage and attending internal and external events.

To be successful as a communications assistant, you should be an excellent communicator with outstanding attention to detail. Ultimately, a top-notch communications assistant should be able to create effective media content and to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and editing communications copy and material.
• Helping to implement internal and external communications strategies and projects.
• Providing administrative support to internal teams.
• Preparing presentations and reports.
• Organizing marketing and networking events.
• Drafting and posting social media and web content according to the company’s social media strategy.
• Assisting the communications manager with the management of the company’s external image.
• Maintaining calendars and appointments.
• Tracking projects and media exposure.
• Updating media contact lists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• An understanding of social media strategies and media relations.
• Creative and innovative.
• Proficiency in office management software and design software such as Photoshop and InDesign.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• The ability to multitask.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Above average knowledge of various social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Billionaire Boys Club EU

Account Manager / Senior Account Manager role in leading independent communications consultancy.

The agency specialises in corporate communications and financial PR – and has built a strong reputation in the sector, with clients in sectors including financial services, technology and energy.

They deliver ambitious integrated programmes for UK and international businesses – across strategic communications, financial calendar work and stakeholder engagement.

They are looking for a candidate with strong experience in financial PR and in working with listed companies.

The role will involve:

• Working with specialist sector press and analysts
• Drafting media releases / social media content / reports
• Supporting broader social media activities
• Contributing to new business opportunities
• Managing the junior team

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in financial PR
• Understanding of financial markets, and key sector press
• Strong writing skills

In return the agency offers

• Highly competitive salary and benefits
• Huge opportunities for career development and progression
• Varied client base
• Opportunity to get involved in new business

Delenda Executive Search & Talent

Company

Banijay stands as the largest international content producer and distributor; home to over 120 production companies across 22 territories, and a multi-genre catalogue boasting over 88,000 hours of original standout programming.

A collective of creative entrepreneurs, the group represents some of the biggest global brands including MasterChef (BBC One), SAS Rogue Heroes (BBC One), Starstruck (ITV), The Playlist (Netflix), Tipping Point (ITV), Ambulance (BBC One), Pointless (BBC One), Good Karma Hospital (ITV), Location, Location, Location (Channel 4), Your Home Made Perfect (BBC Two), Hunted (Channel 4) and many more. Imagining and delivering high-quality multi-genre IP that was born locally and travels globally, the business offers the best stories told the best way.

Built on independence, creative freedom, entrepreneurialism and commercial acumen, the company, launched in 2008, operates under the direction of Chief Executive Officer, Marco Bassetti.

About the role

We are looking for a highly organised and enthusiastic communications and admin assistant to join the Banijay UK team. They will be responsible for helping with the smooth running of the office and its systems and providing support to team which is responsible for corporate communications, programme publicity and social media campaigns. This role would be ideally suited to someone who wants to develop a career in PR and / or social media marketing.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Take general day to day enquiries from journalists and to manage and keep updated distribution lists for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Gather billings and preview material for each programme.
• Ensure that programming slate and forward planning document are kept up to date.
• Manage the picture library, ensuring that all programmes have accompanying pictures and go through the correct approval processes.
• Assist the team with press launches, events, interviews and photo shoots.
• Collate social media reaction for priority programmes when required.
• Compile & edit weekly update for the Management team.
• Provide administrative support to the Director of Communications, Press & Social teams as required.
• Process invoices and manage the Communications budget alongside the Director of Communications.

Skills & Qualifications

• A bright, confident and socially connected team player who is happy to support colleagues and has a can do attitude.
• The ability to thrive in a busy environment, manage time to meet deadlines and prioritise when necessary.
• Self-starter who is able to use their initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programmes e.g. Outlook, Word.
• Excellent organisational, writing and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrable experience utilising digital media.
• A love and understanding of television and the broader media landscape and creative drive, with an understanding of digital communications

Reporting to: Head of PR

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Shepherd’s Bush, London, UK

We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

If you apply for this role, your personal information will be used by Banijay UK for recruitment purposes and in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Policy https://www.endemolshineuk.com/recruitment-privacy-notice/

Banijay UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing a creative and inspirational home for all people.

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing.

We are creative, respectful, brave and diverse. That’s why we want to offer everyone new opportunities to match their ambitions.

Check out our career opportunities here and join our talented teams around the Group.

If you like growth and working with happy, enthusiastic ambitious people, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

Deadline

17th February 2023

Banijay UK

JLB is thrilled to be working with a sport governing body who are looking for an experience Communications Manager who will report into the Head of Communications, to come on board as soon as possible.

This could be the perfect role for you if are organised, keen interest in sport and have previously worked in crisis communication.

Desirable skills:

• Experience in working within a sporting organisation
• Have 3-5 years experience in communications and PR
• Experience in graphic design and social media

Additional Information:

• Salary: £50,000
• Hybrid role
• Based in London

JLB

Leading FinTech focused agency looking for an experienced Senior Account Manager / Account Director to join their growing team.

The consultancy has gone from strength-to-strength in recent months – working with a great range of leading UK start-ups, disruptors and global businesses.

This Account Director will have the opportunity to lead on a broad portfolio of clients, and to deliver integrated campaigns; across media relations, social media, investor relations and branding / marketing.

This boutique agency has a genuinely entrepreneurial culture – and invests heavily in training and development for staff at all levels. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the next phase of growth, and to lead an ambitious team.

Excellent salary and benefits are on offer including:

• Great work-life balance and opportunities for flexible / hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• In-house training
• Fun and sociable team with busy team event calendar

Delenda Executive Search & Talent

The Client

Harmonic are proud to be working with one of UK’s fastest-growing PR agencies in the search for a PR Account Director to join their team in the London offices. The agency has strong expertise on creating positive social and environmental impact, working with companies who are looking to make a meaningful change. They are looking for an Account Director with intelligence and ambition who has at least 3 years’ experience in PR, and ideally some experience in the corporate sector. Their work has been regularly acknowledged with prestigious industry awards, where they help brands build awareness to create engaging content and sell across multiple channels.

The agency describes their culture as compassionate and collaborative, with an emphasis on inclusion and a flat structure. All voices are heard, employees feel valued and encouraged to grow professionally to progress in their career. The office space is located in a vibrant and diverse location tailored to promote outstanding performance from employees.

The Role

This position will be effectively managing and overseeing a PR team to ensure exceptional campaigns are delivered to the client and helping to identify and gain new accounts. This role would only be suitable to someone who is creative, commercially minded and have an excellent ability at building and maintaining relationships.

• Consulting and providing senior strategy for client accounts
• Developing stories and pitches to the board, client’s, and key stakeholders
• Acting as a team leader ensuring support is provided for more junior positions and leading account managers with performance reviews and support
• Analysing projects and ensuring they’re profitable
• Keeping up with current trends, news, and everchanging culture
• Media relations and relevant contact list
• Ability to deal with short deadlines and keep calm under pressure

Required Experience

• Experience in corporate / consumer sector
• Leadership and management skills within a PR agency on in-house position
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills
• Working with social platforms and their features to target audiences
• Evidence of successfully gaining new clients and providing pitches for accounts
• Collaborative, inquisitive, flexible
• Supporting and managing multiple clients at the same time

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 (full salary based on 4-day week)

Location: Central London

Please get in touch at [email protected]

Please feel free to circulate this with any friends or contacts that may be interested.

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Harmonic Operations™ | Certified B Corp

• PR Coordinator
• Marketing Department
• Beaverbrooks Head Office, Lytham St Annes
• Permanent- 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
• £24,000-£27,000 per annum depending on experience + excellent benefits + bonus scheme
• Close date: 26th Feb
• Initial Phone Interviews: w/c 27th Feb
• Interviews: w/c 6th March

We now have an exciting opportunity for a PR Cooordintor, who displays great communication skills, to join our fast-paced PR & Influencer Marketing team, and drive a varied range of projects.

Our PR Coordinator will sit within the PR & Events team and will be focused on driving awareness, reputation and engagement for our Beaverbrooks brands through effective consumer and business PR (traditional and digital channels) and working with a growing network of influencers.

You will report into the PR & Events Manager and work closely with the wider marketing team, product, retail and ecommerce teams to deliver inspiring and seamless multichannel campaigns.

We are proud to have recently achieved sixth position in the prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For list 2022, in addition to being announced as ‘Retail’s Best Company to Work For’ 2022. It’s also our 17th consecutive year of receiving three-star accreditation for ‘world class’ levels of workplace engagement.

Working at Beaverbrooks also brings with it a whole host of rewards and benefits, some of which are:

• Great office profit share bonus
• Outstanding staff discounts which extend to your family & friends
• Free car parking
• Wellbeing scheme
• Contributory Pension & Life Assurance
• Breakfast club – breakfast provided free of charge, Monday to Friday
• Regular social events- including, but not limited to: pay day drinks, football hospitality events, theatre and theme park trips.
• Free eye test every 2 years
• Flu Vaccinations paid for
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Maternity return to work bonus
• Employee & family support & counselling – Retail Trust

Although the role is based at our Head Office in Lancashire, we are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview

Main Responsibilities

PR

• As the day-to-day press officer, you’ll be working with our PR agency to deliver the BAU product stream of our PR calendar, which means identifying and evaluating opportunities (lifestyle trends, using insight from broader social/SEO and buying teams)
• Supporting the planning and implementation of hero PR initiatives and campaigns. You’ll be the link between other teams to ensure all stakeholders are maximising the PR opportunity
• Write and distribute a variety of PR comms including press releases, brand communications, quotes, comments, statements and award entries
• Work with the Events Coordinator to arrange and host press events
• Development of our LinkedIn profile(s) to help showcase our amazing Beaverbrooks business and inspire other leaders across the country –producing and briefing content, building profiles
• Regular reporting and sharing PR success – evaluating press coverage towards objectives on a weekly and quarterly basis

Influencers

• Delivering the overall Influencer strategy and plan
• Working with our influencer agency and directly with influencers themselves to ensure activity is delivered as per the plan – to include briefing of campaigns, reviewing and approving content, along with proactively flagging any delays or issues as they come up
• You’ll play a lead role in curating our preferred bank of influencers over time – working with our influencer partners, as well as the wider marketing and social teams you’ll be responsible for identifying new talent, building and managing this list
• Regular reporting on the success of hero influencer campaigns and the ongoing performance of individual influencers

The Ideal Candidate

Essential skills/experience:

• Previous PR experience, ideally agency side with UK consumer media relations experience
• First class communication skills both written and verbal (with previous experience in copy writing i.e. press releases, statements, LinkedIn posts, award entries, case studies etc)
• A passion for PR and influencer marketing in equal measure – and a desire to always learn more
• Results driven
• Ability to be adaptable, reactive, responsive. Comfortable working at pace
• Proactive, self-starting approach
• Creative problem solving
• Highly organised and adept at prioritisiation

Desirable skills/experience:

• Knowledge of Gorkana, Meltwater, Onclusive, Vuelio, Adobe InDesign / Photoshop and Influencer Marketing Platforms will be advantageous attributes
• Commercial aptitude and experience managing budgets and negotiating costs

A portfolio of work would be advantageous, which can be shared during application

About The Company

We’re a family business. And you can tell that when you get here. It feels like family.

Established in 1919 we now have 73 stores across the UK and an ecommerce website, which was launched in 2001. We provide exceptional quality diamonds, jewellery and watches as well as top name brands such as TAG Heuer, Omega, Breitling, Tudor, Gucci and Vivienne Westwood.

Our purpose is to enrich lives, which simply means making a positive difference to the world we live in. We donate 20 per cent of retained profits to charity and since the year 2000, Beaverbrooks has donated £20 million to over 1000 different charities.

We pride ourselves on the work we do for local communities and in support of this we offer charity matching – you raise it, we match it! You can also take 2 paid charity days per year where you can spend time away from the business doing charity work and take time off to give blood.

If you would like to know more about Beaverbrooks, visit https://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/about-us

Beaverbrooks

PR Account Manager

B2B and engagement campaigns for clients in professional services, energy, construction, and property.

Location: Cheltenham, with the ability to work flexibly from the office/home.

Who & what are we?

We are an award-winning, employee-owned communications agency. We have a reputation for excellent strategic advice, value-adding creative campaigns, and high impact delivery.

We manage corporate reputations; we support businesses through growth, re-structure, and change; and we help organisations connect with each other and their stakeholders.

We have offices in London, Birmingham, Cheltenham, and York. We offer a hybrid working pattern and environment where you will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow, with structured career development programmes and a varied client portfolio.

As of November 2022, Camargue is a fully employee-owned business. After 35 years supporting clients through their growth, re-structure and change, our future remains proudly independent and firmly in our hands. We work in some of the most exciting sectors in the UK and our teams are responsible for award-winning campaigns.

We strive for an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the wider world around us, the clients and communities we represent and the campaigns we deliver. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnic origin, religion, or disability. We especially welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in our business.

Who and what will you be?

• You’ll work principally with our valued corporate and business-to-business clients, unearthing stories and crafting features, case studies, press releases and online content.
• You will have responsibility for driving forward a portfolio of varied accounts simultaneously, backed by an Account Director and the wider team.
• You will own the campaign or project strategy defined in the original programme, leading, and motivating the team to achieve this.
• This pivotal role is the eyes and ears of the team, scouting out issues, and opportunities both internally and externally.
• You’ll ensure everyone on the account is aware of their priorities, delivers on time, and on target, achieving the overall objectives to a high standard of quality.
• You will also work with our consultation and engagement clients on projects that are vital to society, for example new sources of renewable energy. You’ll deliver online and in-person engagement programmes with stakeholders and local communities, including producing suites of printed and digital materials and delivering events.
• You’ll be contributing to clients’ businesses on a strategic level, showing an understanding of their commercial environment and the issues that might affect them.
• You’ll have a willingness to work flexibly as required, often under pressure, including travel as needed within the UK for client meetings and events.
• The opportunity to acquire the skills and qualities to build a career with us through promotion to Account Director and beyond.

You will

• Be a key day-to-day contact for your clients, working with them and our teams to deliver successful content campaigns.
• Represent your clients internally to ensure effective creative briefing & delivery of all projects, on time and on budget, whilst managing client relationships & expectations.
• Create client presentations as required.
• Compile budgets and timing plans for clients.
• Ensure creative & strategic excellence across all deliverables.
• Share clear and thorough updates and reporting with clients regularly over email, phone calls and face-to-face meetings, while providing recommendations and expertise at every stage of the campaign.
• Manage the work priorities for yourself and your project team.
• Be able to thrive in a very fast-paced environment.

Skills & Experience

• Have between four and eight-years’ experience in Public Relations or a closely related field.
• Have successfully dealt with all aspects of a communications or engagement campaign/project, having driven it forward to the point of delivery.
• Adept at turning complex information into fresh, engaging content for audiences including the media, stakeholders, the general public and online.
• Ability to skilfully and sensitively deal with both clients and journalists to negotiate quality positive coverage that helps achieve agreed objectives.
• An interest in and understanding of local and national politics and current affairs.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a tight-knit team to meet often demanding deadlines.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills, with good presentation, consultation, and negotiation abilities
• Strong organisational and time management capabilities, bringing good business sense and the ability to work to budgets.

Characteristics

• Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Strong creativity with high attention to detail.
• Confidence, tact, and a professional and friendly manner.
• Great team player with a client-centric focus and possess the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Good ‘people skills’, for working with a range of colleagues and clients.
• A problem solver who is proactive, driven and ultra-organised.
• Self-motivated and ambitious.
• Sense of humour.

What’s in it for you?

• Clear progression, training, development & career planning.
• Hybrid working.
• Fantastic, friendly, close-knit team.
• Summer and Christmas socials.
• Employer-contributed pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• 25 days holiday allowance + bank holidays.
• Employee assistance programme including medical, mental health, and financial support.
• Private healthcare.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Competitive Salary plus benefits.

Camargue

Working for a well-established, high-growth, award winning digital marketing agency, The Paid Media Director will lead the cross channelled digital marketing strategy, for a portfolio of well-known and emerging brands in the UK.

The Paid Media Director will be responsible for:

• Planning and leading strategy on campaigns
• Cross channelled media performance
• Leading and launching new campaigns
• Managing and growing a talented team of Account Managers/Executives
• Client management and pitching to new clients
• Analysing campaign performance

The Paid Media Director will have:

• Strong experience creating strategic media plans
• Experience with 2 or more digital marketing channels, e.g. Paid Search, PPC, Paid Social, Programmatic, Display, etc.
• Thrived in agile, fast paced environments
• Experience running projects to time and budget
• Ideally managed or mentored others before
• Candidates can come from agency, retail, ecommerce, travel, media, gaming, start-ups, etc.

This is a great opportunity for a talented Paid Media Director to join a rapidly growing, award winning, digital performance agency, which still has a start-up vibe, amazing perks and extremely flexible hours!

Paid Media Director

£65K + bonus + benefits

London, Brighton or Remote

RedCat Digital

Touchdown PR is an award winning, global tech communications agency with people around the world, working with an enviable portfolio of clients. You may have our recent exciting news that we’ve now joined the Ruder Finn family, further growing the opportunities for career and professional development as part one of the world’s leading PR houses.

Our established team of permanent and freelance professionals is growing thanks to our continued success, so we’re now looking a talented PR Account Manager to join our team. This is a hybrid role which can be split between home working and our hub in London (Liverpool Street).

You’ll get a selection of topmost international accounts to work with, acting as a trusted partner and helping to elevate their approach to media, communications and spreading the word about their innovations. You’ll manage some of the junior team of Account Coordinators and Account Executives, ensuring results for our clients while developing their skills and experience too.

What you’ll be doing

• You will be the main point of contact on accounts for the client, managing the monthly activities and driving results
• Working closely with Account Directors to develop and execute PR strategies to achieve client business goals
• Managing and supporting junior team members, ensuring that activities are carried out as required and reviewing content ready for client approval
• Coordinating with international colleagues to ensure the delivery of a seamless PR programme
• And more!

Requirements

Successful candidates will have experience gained from in a similar role, working with technology clients from start ups through to established corporate companies. You’ll be hands on, pitching, writing and directly dealing with media contacts on successful PR campaigns. You’ll also be able to think “big picture” and guide our clients, helping to shape strategy as well as overseeing deliverables from other members of the team.

A few key things we think you’ll need:

• Preferably 3+ years experience in a tech focused PR agency (applicants with experience gained in house or from a different sector also considered)
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Accurate and compelling writing
• A degree in a relevant field such as: PR, communications, English, History, or other similar arts and humanities subjects

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 27 days annual leave + birthday day off + bank holidays
• International office travel program
• Life assurance
• Hybrid flexible working
• Regular events, socials and team activities

Touchdown is proud to welcome people from all walks of life. We have an active Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) team of Ambassadors who work closely with our leadership, with the aim of making our business open and inclusive to everyone.

Apply today, we can’t wait to hear from you

Touchdown PR – a Ruder Finn company