PR Executive

Thrings; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a proactive PR Executive to join our Bristol office. You will be working alongside our PR Manager and take an active role in the planning and execution of our internal and external PR strategies.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Taking a role in the creation of the firm’s external content – including drafting press releases, thought leadership and columns.
• Providing a focal point for Thrings’ internal communications activity; supporting the PR Manager to develop and implement internal communications strategies; planning, writing and editing internal communications content for the firm’s intranet.
• Supporting the PR Manager in the day-to-day running of Thrings’ press office, including dealing with media enquiries.
• Managing and maintaining editorial calendars of relevant publications and monitor and record media coverage featuring the firm.
• Taking an active role in suggesting content ideas to fee earning teams and the wider marketing team.
• Working alongside the marketing team in creating content to help raise the profile of upcoming external events.
• Supporting the PR Manager and fee earners in the creation and submission of the firm’s submissions to the legal directories.
• Supporting the PR Manager in meeting the communications-based objectives within the firm’s overall growth strategy.

What we’re looking for:

• Educated to degree level, with an emphasis on English, communications or similar.
• Must have prior experience in PR, communications, journalism or another relevant field.
• Must be an excellent written and verbal communicator with experience in copywriting and content creation, a keen eye for detail and the ability to tailor content to different audiences.
• Highly adept at prioritising a busy workload, working effectively under pressure, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of professional services environment would be advantageous.

Working hours & location:

This is a hybrid role based in our Bristol office with occasional travel to our other offices in Bath, Swindon, London, Ross-on-Wye, Lydney, and Romsey.

It’s a full-time position, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

About us:

Thrings is a Top 200 Law firm, with offices in Bristol, Bath, Swindon, Romsey and the Wye Valley.

By joining Thrings you are joining a supportive and well-respected firm. You can expect that you will be able to work between home and the office and we also offer a great working environment, with hot desking available for when you’re in the office and plenty of social/networking events to get involved with!

As a law firm, we support our clients by providing a variety of advice, across several different industries. We are proud of the reputation we have built to date, both externally with our clients and referrers, as well as the inclusive culture and working environment we have across all our offices.

What we can offer:

In return for your hard work, you can expect a competitive salary and a variety of benefits that can be tailored around the requirements for you and your family including private medical insurance, dental insurance, health checks and much more.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and you have the experience to join our team, then we look forward to hearing from you!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.