Media Relations Lead: Proactive PR & Press Office

Citrus Recruit Ltd; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £38,000 per year

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Option to purchase up to 5 extra days

Health Cashback Plan

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Free Parking

Office based role - Monday to Friday 8

Job summary

Citrus Recruit Ltd is recruiting a Media Relations Executive for a well-known brand in Tamworth. You will support PR activity across multiple brands, produce engaging content, manage press office activity and help protect and enhance reputation.

The role suits someone who enjoys writing, spotting stories, and working with internal teams to deliver high-quality communications; it's an office-based role, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Media Relations role.
• Copywriting experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic PR planning, delivering proactive and reactive media activity aligned with group marketing objectives.
• Create and oversee clear, accurate content for trade media — from articles and product news to case studies and award entries.
• Spot good stories across the business and turn them into strong media opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and industry publications, securing valuable coverage.
• Run the press office, ensuring quick, accurate responses and keeping track of media and competitor activity.
• Work closely with internal teams, supporting planning meetings and helping with copy for websites and marketing materials.
• Promote and protect the brand by ensuring all external communications follow tone-of-voice and industry standards.

Skills

Media relations

Copywriting

Job description

Citrus Recruit Ltd is recruiting a Media Relations Executive for a well-known brand in Tamworth. You will support PR activity across multiple brands, produce engaging content, manage press office activity and help protect and enhance reputation.

The role suits someone who enjoys writing, spotting stories, and working with internal teams to deliver high-quality communications; it's an office-based role, Monday to Friday.