PR & Content Executive

The City Recruiter Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PR and communications agency is seeking a talented PR and Content Executive to join their creative team in Manchester. This role involves developing press releases, managing media relationships, and supporting PR campaigns. Ideal candidates will have a background in journalism and a passion for media, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression

Supportive working environment

Exposure to diverse clients

Qualifications

• Degree in Journalism or similar required.
• Experience in PR or content creation preferred.
• Strong communication and media relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Writing press releases and blog content.
• Building relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Monitoring media coverage and tracking PR performance.

Skills

Communication

Media Relations

Writing

Creativity

Organizational Skills

Education

NCTJ or degree in Journalism, Communications

Job description

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Base pay range

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PR and Content Executive

Location: Hybrid – Manchester

The City Recruiter is working on behalf of a growing PR and communications agency to find a talented PR and Content Executive. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in journalism and a passion for media to join a fast-paced, creative team working across a variety of clients and sectors.

In this role, you'll be developing high-quality press releases, managing media relationships, and supporting broader PR and content strategies that drive visibility and engagement for clients.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Writing compelling press releases, blog content, and media-ready material
• Using photography skills to support campaign visuals (desirable)
• Building relationships with journalists, influencers, and media outlets
• Spotting newsworthy angles and securing media coverage across digital and print
• Supporting the planning and delivery of PR campaigns and media events
• Monitoring media coverage and tracking PR performance metrics
• Attending journalist and client meetings and delivering regular reports
• Liaising daily with clients and media contacts
• Analysing media coverage and producing evaluation reports
• Promoting client events and initiatives to the media
• Supporting the agency’s own PR and social media efforts
• Conducting interviews with clients to gather key content for media use
• Staying informed about industry trends, media movements, and competitor activity

What We’re Looking For:

• NCTJ or a degree in Journalism, Communications, or similar (essential)
• Experience in PR, journalism, or content creation
• Strong understanding of media law, journalism ethics, and press release writing
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and interpersonal
• Ability to build and maintain strong media relationships
• Proactive, creative thinker with attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident in a fast-paced environment working across multiple accounts
• Some experience with photography is a bonus
• Existing press contacts are an advantage
• Familiarity with social media platforms, CMS tools, and media monitoring software

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid working setup (Manchester base)
• Opportunities for progression and professional development
• Supportive, friendly working environment
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Public Relations, Writing/Editing, and Legal

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services, Legal Services, and Writing and Editing

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