Junior PR Executive

The Opportunity Hub UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established PR agency is on the lookout for a charismatic Junior PR Executive to join their vibrant team. This full-time role is perfect for someone passionate about theatre and the arts, eager to dive into the world of public relations. You'll have the chance to engage with a diverse array of clients, from visual arts to circus and opera, while honing your skills in a supportive environment. With responsibilities ranging from media pitching to managing social media channels, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your PR career in a dynamic and creative setting. If you're ready to make an impact in the arts sector, this could be your ideal role.

Benefits

21 Tage Urlaub plus zusätzliche Feiertage

Unterstützendes und kollaboratives Team

Zentrale Lage in London

Vielfältige Kunden im Kunstsektor

Qualifications

• Verantwortung für PR-Kampagnen und enge Zusammenarbeit mit Journalisten.
• Starke Schreibfähigkeiten und ein gutes Auge für Details sind erforderlich.

Responsibilities

• Pflege einer aktuellen PR-Kontakt-Datenbank.
• Erstellung von Berichten und Unterstützung bei Presseveranstaltungen.

Skills

Starke schriftliche und mündliche Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Fähigkeit, mehrere Projekte in einem schnelllebigen Umfeld zu managen

Aufmerksamkeit für Details und organisatorische Fähigkeiten

Selbstbewusstsein im Umgang mit Medien und Kunden

Education

Abschluss in PR, Kommunikation oder verwandtem Bereich

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dropbox

Google Suite

Social Media Scheduling Tools

Job description

A dynamic and well-regarded PR agency is seeking a charismatic and motivated Junior PR Executive to join the team. This is an exciting full-time opportunity for someone with a passion for theatre and the arts, who has demonstrated enthusiasm for PR through internships, work placements, or by starting their career as a PR assistant.

Well-organised, efficient, and self-motivated, you will play a key role in supporting PR campaigns and working closely with journalists. While this is a junior position, you will be entrusted with significant responsibility in handling projects and liaising with clients.

You should be a confident communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects with ease. A willingness to learn new systems and approaches quickly is essential.

This role requires a responsible and trustworthy individual with strong writing skills and a keen eye for detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Dropbox, Google Suite, and social media scheduling platforms is also required.

It’s a fast-paced position but offers the chance to work within a friendly and well-established agency. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse range of clients across theatre, visual arts, circus, and opera. The agency is widely recognised for its work at the Edinburgh Fringe and with arts festivals across the UK.

Based in a vibrant office near Charing Cross station, this role offers 21 days of holiday plus additional leave between Christmas and New Year when the office closes.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

1. Maintaining an up-to-date PR contacts database
2. Pitching stories to journalists
3. Building and maintaining relationships with clients and journalists
4. Copywriting and proofreading
5. Preparing weekly client reports
6. Running press events, opening nights, and media calls
7. Media monitoring
8. Managing social media channels
9. Supporting celebrity events and personal PR initiatives

Here are the skills you'll need:

1. Strong written and verbal communication skills
2. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
3. Attention to detail and organisational skills
4. Confidence in working with media and clients
5. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Dropbox, Google Suite, and social media scheduling tools

Work permissions:

You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Here are the benefits of this job:

1. Opportunity to work with an exciting and diverse range of clients in the arts sector
2. A supportive and collaborative team environment
3. An office located in the heart of London, near Charing Cross station
4. 21 days' holiday plus extra leave during the Christmas office closure
5. Salary £24,000 - £26,000 DOE

A career in PR within the arts sector offers the chance to engage with creative industries, shape public narratives, and build relationships with influential media figures. If you have a passion for theatre and the arts, and a drive to excel in PR, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.