PR Assistant - Manchester

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

PR Assistant - Manchester

Department: Marketing and Business Development

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Manchester

Description

We're looking for a creative and proactive PR Assistant to support our external communication activities and to help raise the firm's profile through media relations, content creation and social media. Working within the Marketing & Business Development team, this is a fantastic opportunity for a PR professional to further develop their career in a fast-paced professional services environment

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the firm's PR and communications activity, supporting strategic campaigns and building the firm's profile across key audiences.

• Support the delivery of the firm's PR strategy and business development campaigns.
• Draft press releases, media briefings and other communications materials.
• Identify news opportunities and generate engaging story ideas.
• Build relationships with journalists and support media outreach activities.
• Monitor and report on media coverage.
• Support website updates, social media activity and podcast promotion.
• Work closely with colleagues across the firm on PR and communications projects.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be a creative and organised communicator with a passion for storytelling and building strong professional relationships.

• 2–3 years' experience in PR, communications or a related role.
• Strong writing and communication skills with a creative flair.
• Confidence in building relationships with stakeholders and media contacts.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of social media and digital content creation.
• Professional services experience and/or PR qualifications would be advantageous.

Benefits

Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on [e-mail]

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.