PR Executive

Speed Communications; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Pension

Healthcare cashback

Training and development

Share incentive plan

Job summary

Speed Communications in Bristol is seeking a PR Executive to join our consumer team. You'll pitch stories to national media, build influencer relationships and help run campaigns with energy and creativity.

This hands-on role requires a confident communicator, a flair for storytelling and a passion for lifestyle brands. Hybrid working and a supportive environment help you grow your career.

Qualifications

• Experience in a consumer PR agency.
• Confident communicator with storytelling skills.
• Love for media and lifestyle brands.

Responsibilities

• Pitch top-tier national and consumer press.
• Build media and influencer relationships.
• Identify trends and opportunities for campaigns.
• Coordinate press office activities and events.
• Create engaging copy for releases, alerts, emails and social content.
• Develop social calendars and content with the team.

Skills

PR experience

Media relations

Copywriting

Campaign coordination

Tools

Social media

Job description

PR Executive (Consumer)

Bristol- Hybrid

Competitive salary + benefits

At Speed, we live and breathe consumer PR. From food and drink to health, beauty, travel and lifestyle, our consumer team works with some of the most exciting brands out there – building campaigns that cut through the noise and land with impact. As the largest PR agency in the South West and one of the Top 15 fastest growing agencies in the UK, Speed offers an exceptional environment to develop your career and make your mark.

We’re looking for a PR Executive to join our brilliant consumer team. You will have some previous experience of working in a PR Agency with consumer clients, bonus points if they have been in the health and wellbeing or lifestyle space. This is a hands‑on, fast‑moving role where you’ll be part of the engine room of campaign delivery. You’ll pitch stories to national and lifestyle media, spark conversations with influencers, help run eye‑catching campaigns and spot opportunities to get our clients seen, heard and loved.

What You’ll Be Doing

Be the voice that media want to hear from

• Pitch into top‑tier national and consumer press - national newspapers, mags and regional media
• Build lasting media and influencer relationships
• Sniff out opportunities and trends that put our brands at the centre of the conversation
• Keep those media lists fresh, relevant and ready to roll

Deliver campaigns with energy

• Be a key part of campaign execution – from helping run the press office to coordinating sampling programmes, stunts, events and content shoots
• Research media targets, source props, book influencers and make the behind‑the-scenes magic happen
• Work with the team to keep everything running smoothly and on time

Write like a pro

• Create standout copy – think press releases, media alerts, emails, articles and social content
• Help shape visual content that brings campaigns to life – from scroll‑stopping reels to Insta‑worthy imagery
• Contribute to Speed’s blog and thought leadership – we want your voice in the mix

Think consumer‑first

• Feed in creative, on‑brand ideas that’ll turn heads and drive engagement
• Stay plugged into culture, social trends, and what gets consumers clicking and sharing
• Join regular brainstorms and proactively pitch in new ideas

Get social

• Help develop social calendars and campaign content
• Work alongside our social experts to deliver content across Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest and beyond
• Support with influencer outreach and community management

Support clients & the team

• Build relationships with client contacts and contribute to meetings
• Support reporting, admin and budget management
• Be a team player who lifts others up and brings positive energy to the room

We’re looking for someone with experience in consumer PR – someone who’s a confident communicator, a natural storyteller, and has a genuine love for the media, from tabloids to TikTok. You’ll be a sharp writer with an eye for engaging copy, a creative thinker bursting with ideas, and someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. Being organised, proactive and calm under pressure is key, as is a real passion for lifestyle brands, consumer behaviour and trends. Most importantly, you’ll bring a positive, can‑do attitude and be a true team player who’s ready to get stuck in.

What you get when you are part of the team

We Believe Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks. Here’s What We Offer To Help You Feel Supported, Rewarded And Ready To Thrive — In And Out Of Work

• A competitive salary that reflects your talent
• 25 days’ holiday to start with — rising to 29 after two year
• An extra 5 days’ holiday every 5 years you’re with us (because loyalty matters)
• Office closed over Christmas – and no, it doesn’t come out of your holiday
• 3% matched pension to help you plan ahead
• Healthcare cashback scheme to keep you feeling your best
• Generous family leave packages for life’s big moments
• Flexible, hybrid working – because we get that life isn’t 9 to 5
• Comprehensive training and development to help you grow your career
• Share incentive plan – have a stake in what we’re building
• Performance‑based rewards for great work

  Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Speed

  We believe brilliant work comes from diverse perspectives. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels seen, heard and valued — whatever their background, identity or lived experience.

  We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Committed (Level 1) Employer. That means we’ve taken clear steps to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. We actively promote our vacancies, and we offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria.

  This is just one part of our commitment to equity and inclusion — because the best ideas come from teams that reflect the world around them.