PR & Communications Assistant

Simpel en Duidelijk Advies; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK communications firm is looking for a PR & Communications Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting PR campaigns, maintaining media relations, drafting press materials, and helping manage social media content. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the UK media landscape and excellent writing skills. This position offers a relaxed working environment with various benefits including flexible working hours and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible / hybrid working

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Tailored training and development

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced Family Policies

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the UK media landscape and what makes a good news story.
• Excellent writing skills and a flair for storytelling and creating innovative campaign ideas.
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Immediate’s communications team in PR efforts.
• Build and maintain relations with media professionals.
• Draft press releases and media pitches.
• Assist in planning and executing PR campaigns.
• Track media coverage and evaluate campaign performance.

Skills

Understanding of UK media landscape

Excellent writing skills

Detail-oriented

Strong organisational skills

Social media skills

Job description

PR & Communications Assistant (up to £28,000)

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events.

We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We’re here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate.

Whether its the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation we help bring our audiences joy!

About The Role

As PR & Communications Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting Immediate’s communications team, across our consumer PR, corporate and internal comms functions. Working closely with the Director of Comms and PR Brand Manager, you’ll help raise the profile of Immediate’s market‑leading brands and editorial talent through newsworthy editorial content, creative storytelling, and multi‑channel PR campaigns. In addition to this, you’ll also work with the Comms teams Content Producer and Internal Comms Manager to create and distribute relevant content internally and externally, including helping maintain and update Immediate’s social channels, intranet and corporate website.

This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive, organised, and creative communicator looking to build a career in PR and communications.

As a PR & Communications Assistant, you will;

• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, content‑creators, podcast hosts, and event organisers to secure coverage and opportunities for Immediate’s brands and key editorial spokespeople.
• Respond to press enquiries and support media outreach.
• As part of the Consumer PR team, working with editorial teams to identify newsworthy content, data insights, and topical hooks for PR.
• Assist in drafting press releases, media pitches, briefing documents, and social media content to support Consumer PR and Corporate communications activity.
• Support the planning and execution of creative PR campaigns, including brand activations, events, and digital‑first initiatives.
• Help organise and deliver PR events and activations.
• Create and upload content for the company’s intranet and corporate website.
• Update and maintain Immediate’s social media channels, generating new ideas for content.
• Track media coverage, compile reports, and evaluate campaign performance against KPIs.
• Maintain databases and media monitoring tools.
• Work closely with marketing, social, and talent teams to ensure PR activity is aligned with broader brand goals.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of the UK media landscape and what makes a good news story.
• Excellent writing skills and a flair for storytelling and creating innovative campaign ideas across multiple formats.
• An excellent eye for detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A team player who thrives in a fast‑paced, creative environment, confident in building strong working networks across the business and with external partners and agencies.
• Comfortable working across digital platforms, and exploring non‑traditional PR opportunities, including brand activation and partnership across traditional and social media outlets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and social media skills.
• Video and audio content creation experience would be advantageous.
• Experience with media monitoring and evaluation tools would be an advantage.

Benefits

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival.
• Supportive well‑being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, and Mental Health First aiders & Champions.
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Years which are in addition to your annual entitlement.
• Tailored training and development through both our in‑house learning platform and LinkedIn Learning.
• A progressive and transparent culture focused on your development.
• Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy.
• Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance.
• A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces.

At Immediate, we pride ourselves on our open, inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, our local communities and the impact we have on the environment. Our active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well‑being programs, and clear sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.

People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is important to us. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. We’ll never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. We’re also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.

Immediate is a place you can grow, be supported, and make a difference.