PR & Communications Assistant

Trowers & Hamlins LLP.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme (GPP) with Aviva

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Cinema tickets

Health assessments

Job summary

Trowers & Hamlins LLP in Birmingham is seeking a proactive PR Assistant to support external communications, media relations and content creation within the Marketing and Business Development team.

You will draft press materials, identify opportunities, build journalist relationships and help manage social media and digital projects, contributing to the firm’s profile in a fast-paced professional services environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

PR experience

Strong writing skills

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Social media knowledge

Content creation

Job description

Trowers & Hamlins LLP in Birmingham is seeking a proactive PR Assistant to support external communications, media relations and content creation within the Marketing and Business Development team.

You will draft press materials, identify opportunities, build journalist relationships and help manage social media and digital projects, contributing to the firm’s profile in a fast-paced professional services environment.