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Press Assistant

Who are we:

Soapbox London is an award-winning agency providing proactive and comprehensive communications strategy and social media support for some of the biggest names and brands in UK sport.

Our PR, Social Media and Content production team have over 15 years worth of experience working with some of the most exciting names, brands and events in sports, music and entertainment.

We specialise in connecting sport with popular culture and breaking our clients out of their sports and into the mainstream consciousness. Our lifestyle and consumer media relations are unrivalled.

Who are we looking for?

An enthusiastic and bright Press Assistant with a passion for sport and entertainment to work across agency wide projects and clients and be an essential part of a growing team. It is an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to quickly gain experience, learn on the job and grow with a young and exciting new agency. Our personal development scheme will set you on the road to being a Junior Publicist and further.

Attributes needed:

– Creative mindset and a desire to learn

– Good communication and writing skills

– Good organisational skills

– Energised and enthusiastic 

– Passionate about sport and entertainment

– Personable with good social skills

– Polite and professional

Responsibilities will include: 

– Assisting the Press Team with their daily tasks and client activity

– Assisting the Social Media team with content generation, client account management and activity report generation.

– Preparing regular client and coverage reports 

– With training: Researching, writing and distributing press releases

– Collating media coverage for analysis

– Undertaking preliminary research for new business proposals

– Other ad hoc duties as required

Hours:

This is a full time position.

Salary/Wage:

Banded £18,000-£25,000 dependent on experience

Qualifications:

  • A University Degree in Public Relations/Marketing or any relevant subject (preferred but not essential)

Contact:

Send CV and job-specific covering letter to recruitment@soapboxlondon.com

Soapbox London

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Requirements

  • Based in the UK; available for flexible, part-time schedules

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  • Paid, part-time engagements (rate based on role and experience)

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05-02-2023

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