Oliver Bonas - PR Executive (Chessington)

Diary Directory Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fashion and lifestyle sector is seeking a PR Executive to join their dynamic team. The role involves supporting various PR and marketing functions, including managing media relations, compiling reports, and assisting with events. Ideal candidates will have previous PR experience, strong organizational skills, and a passion for the brand.

Qualifications

• Previous PR experience within the retail sector is preferable.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Compiling monthly PR reports and updating media databases.
• Managing PR samples and coordinating media requests.
• Supporting PR and marketing events, including outside office hours.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Relationship building

Creativity

Resourcefulness

Education

Previous PR experience in retail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Date Expires: Sunday 22nd June 2025

Overview:

As a PR Executive, you will play a vital role in our PR and Marketing team at OB. You will provide key support across various functions, utilizing your strong organisational and administrative skills to ensure the team operates efficiently, and tasks are completed to the highest standard.

Values

Our Values of Work Hard, Play Hard, and Be Kind are the foundation that Oliver Bonas is built upon. They influence everything we do, from individual work to interactions with colleagues and customers.

• Work Hard: Challenge yourself and others, strive for excellence, be resourceful, use initiative, work collaboratively, be humble, bring enthusiasm.
• Play Hard: Don’t take yourself too seriously, be sociable, think creatively, embrace change, be ready to laugh, work with joy.
• Be Kind: Treat others as we want to be treated, take care of yourself and others, be considerate, respect others, be open and honest, foster inclusivity, bring warmth, be welcoming.

Core Responsibilities

Reporting:

• Compiling monthly PR reports
• Ensuring PR external reporting partners (Cision/PR Shots) are up to date
• Updating press media database
• Sending out imagery and campaigns to media when requested and pitching
• Creating PR mailers/Newsletters for pitching

Press Loans and Samples:

• Recording, monitoring, and following up on all sample requests and returns
• Coordinating the delivery of media sample requests
• Managing all PR samples, ensuring appropriate tracking, storage, and timely return
• Maintaining stock at our SO/warehouse, ensuring accurate records and proper management

Event Support:

• Assisting in producing goody bags for media, charity, and customer events
• Supporting the organization of PR and marketing events, including some outside office hours – e.g., press days & brand events
• Assisting with in-store and other retail marketing events, potentially attending some events

Media Relations:

• Developing and building relationships with press from target print and online publications
• Developing and maintaining relationships with content creators for gifting
• Managing and maintaining the online image bank, including updating image folders & PR Shots
• Logging and organizing media cuttings for evaluation purposes
• Wrapping and sending media gifts as required
• Managing media lists and maintaining the Media Discount Card scheme (LOVEOB cards)

Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity

• Developing your own self-awareness and understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusivity
• Challenging exclusionary behavior and supporting your team members

Experience

• Previous PR experience within the retail sector is preferable

Basic Skills

• Passion for the OB brand and products
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and campaigns simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, professional, and collaborative attitude with the ability to build strong relationships
• Creative, innovative, and resourceful
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and related PC packages

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