PR Executive

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About The Role

As a PR executive, you will support the delivery of all our corporate communications and PR activities, helping us promote the success of Motability Operations externally to different audiences and through various channels, while protecting our reputation at all times. You will work with external and internal partners and the media to deliver effective and consistent communications in support of our business goals.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee our in-house press office function in support of our media relations strategy, including:
   
   • Being the first point of contact for journalist enquiries;
   • Researching, writing, and distributing press releases, corporate news stories, and case studies;
   • Developing briefs and key messaging for spokespeople and to support our narratives;
   • Helping develop our media monitoring and evaluation processes and systems, including sharing daily coverage roundups and relevant news with the wider business and keeping our PR management platform up to date with all activity;
   • Owning and maintaining our media and communications calendar, media lists, and publication subscriptions.
2. Support the senior communications manager to deliver the organisation’s innovation communications strategy and showcase our work in the innovation space.
3. Provide copyediting and proofreading support for the organisation’s corporate publications.
4. Provide business support to the media and communications team, including support with budgets, booking meetings, and travel arrangements.
5. Collaborate with the wider communications and engagement team, as well as the brand and marketing teams, to maximise opportunities to raise awareness and manage the reputation of both Motability Operations and the Motability Scheme.
6. Coordinate with the Motability charity communications team to ensure both organisations are informed of current and upcoming projects as appropriate, and to maintain a positive public profile of the Motability Scheme.

About You

You will play a key role in shaping how Motability Operations is understood and talked about externally. You will be part of our media and communications team, and this role will suit you if:

• You are passionate about delivering successful communications and understand the role of PR in managing an organisation’s reputation.
• You are creative, flexible, and able to translate complex information into plain English.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and can adapt your style for different audiences.
• You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• You are highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• You are proactive and can work independently, asking for help when needed.
• You are a team player and can collaborate with people at all levels of the organization.

Minimum Criteria:

• Experience in a communications or PR role, either agency or in-house, with media relations experience being particularly desirable.
• A keen eye for detail and excellent copywriting skills.
• Experience in reporting against campaign and communications objectives.
• Ability to work effectively with various external and internal stakeholders.
• Experience in administrative and team support roles.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex information effectively.