Marketing Executive - PR & Communications

The Big Phone Store; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics retailer in Wolverhampton is seeking a PR & Communications Executive to enhance brand visibility and manage media relations. The successful candidate will develop strategies, create content, and represent the company in communications. Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience in media relations are essential. This is a permanent role with a variety of employee benefits, including staff discounts and paid holidays.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Pension Scheme

Days out and social events

Free onsite parking

Paid time off for birthdays after year 2

28 days paid holiday

One extra holiday day for each year of service from year 2

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing media relationships and executing PR strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in the tech, retail or sustainability sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PR and communications strategies.
• Build and nurture relationships with media outlets and influencers.
• Create engaging content and communication materials.
• Monitor media coverage and assess PR campaign effectiveness.
• Collaborate with teams for consistent messaging.
• Represent the company in key external communications.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to think strategically

Confidence in a results-driven environment

Job description

As a PR & Communications Executive, you'll lead our brand awareness efforts, manage media relations, and shape our story across platforms. You'll have the autonomy to craft narratives, execute campaigns, and make a tangible impact.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute PR and communications strategies to increase visibility and brand awareness.
• Build and nurture relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and influencers.
• Create engaging content, press releases, blog posts and other communication materials.
• Monitor media coverage and assess the effectiveness of PR campaigns, adjusting strategies as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
• Represent the company in key external communications, ensuring our brand is presented positively.
• Love shaping a brand story and getting it seen by the right audience? We're looking for someone to manage PR, communications, and campaigns that make a difference.
• Proven experience managing media relationships and executing PR strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically and execute campaigns that deliver measurable results.
• Confidence working in a high-accountability, results-driven environment.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the tech, retail or sustainability sectors.
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools or analytics platforms.

Benefits

• Permanent role with the fastest-growing sellers of refurbished electronics.
• Industry sector - Recession Proof.
• Staff discounts.
• Pension Scheme.
• Days out and other social events.
• Free onsite parking.
• Equal Opportunities employer, fully committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion since 1999.
• Birthdays off and paid for without having to use entitlement after year 2.
• Up to 28 days of paid holiday.
• One extra day holiday rewarded for every year of service from year 2.