Manchester-Based PR & Communications Assistant

Trowers & Hamlins LLP.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Cinema tickets

Health assessments

Job summary

Trowers & Hamlins LLP in Manchester is seeking a creative PR Assistant to support external communications and raise the firm's profile through media relations, content creation and social media. Working in the Marketing & Business Development team, this role offers a dynamic environment in a leading professional services firm.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in PR, strong writing, and the ability to build relationships with journalists and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in PR or communications.
• Strong writing and communication skills with a creative flair.
• Confidence in building relationships with media contacts.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multi-task.
• Proactive, independent worker.
• Knowledge of social media and digital content creation.
• Professional services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of PR strategy and campaigns.
• Draft press releases and media briefings.
• Identify news opportunities and generate story ideas.
• Build relationships with journalists and support outreach.
• Monitor and report on media coverage.
• Assist with website updates and social media activity.
• Collaborate with firm colleagues on PR projects.

Skills

Press relations

Strong writing

Media outreach

Content creation

Social media

Stakeholder relations

Organisational skills

Education

PR qualifications (advantageous)

Job description

Trowers & Hamlins LLP in Manchester is seeking a creative PR Assistant to support external communications and raise the firm's profile through media relations, content creation and social media. Working in the Marketing & Business Development team, this role offers a dynamic environment in a leading professional services firm.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in PR, strong writing, and the ability to build relationships with journalists and stakeholders.