PR & Communications Assistant - Arts, Media & Communications

The Event Academy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Generous annual leave

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Event Academy is seeking a PR & Communications Assistant in London, offering an entry-level opportunity for graduates to begin a career in press office work. Hybrid work arrangement with 60% office presence, reporting to the Communications Team, and exposure to media relations, campaigns and stakeholder engagement.

Starting ASAP, with a deadline for applications of 3 November 2026, the role emphasizes organisation, storytelling and content development, providing hands-on experience across

Qualifications

• Graduate of The Event Academy.
• Entry-level role in PR and communications.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong interest in PR, media and the arts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on media coverage.
• Maintain media contacts and databases.
• Support press office administration and coordination.
• Assist with media relations and journalist outreach.
• Research PR opportunities and develop story ideas.
• Coordinate meetings and team activities.
• Support communications campaigns and events.
• Contribute to content and storytelling initiatives.

Skills

Media monitoring

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Graduate of The Event Academy

Job description

To apply for this role, you must be a graduate of the Event Academy.

Sector: Arts, Media & Communications

Title of role: PR & Communications Assistant

Reporting to: Communications Team

Direct reports: None

Salary on offer: £28,860 per annum plus excellent benefits package including enhanced pension, generous annual leave, health cash plan, life assurance and wellbeing support

• enhanced pension
• generous annual leave
• health cash plan
• life assurance
• wellbeing support

Location / Office address: Soho, London

WFH / Office / Remote: Hybrid (60% office-based)

Working hours: Full-time

PT / FT: FT

Start date: ASAP

Deadline date: 3 November 2026

A leading UK arts and cultural charity that champions creativity, talent development and excellence across the screen industries through awards, events, membership programmes and industry initiatives.

The role:

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in PR and communications. Working within a busy press office, the successful candidate will support media relations activities, monitor and compile press coverage, maintain media databases, coordinate meetings and assist with the delivery of communications campaigns. The role combines strong administration with storytelling, research and content development, offering exposure to high-profile events, industry programmes and stakeholder engagement activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor and report on media coverage
• Maintain media contacts and databases
• Support press office administration and coordination
• Assist with media relations and journalist outreach
• Research PR opportunities and develop story ideas
• Coordinate meetings and team activities
• Support communications campaigns and events
• Contribute to content and storytelling initiatives

Why apply?

A fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on communications experience within a respected cultural organisation, working on high-profile events and initiatives while developing core PR, media relations and stakeholder engagement skills in a supportive and creative environment.

• Strong interest in PR, communications and media
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive and collaborative approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Professional, positive and reliable attitude
• Interest in film, television, gaming, arts or creative industries desirable