PR Manager – Cardiff

Blue Legal; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a dynamic PR Manager to enhance its reputation through effective PR campaigns. The role involves building media relations, crafting press releases, and evaluating the firm's online presence, ideal for proactive candidates with PR experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous PR experience in a similar position.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of digital media channels.

Responsibilities

• Implement PR/Communications strategy through press releases and articles.
• Develop and maintain media relationships.
• Monitor and evaluate online reputation and PR activities.

Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Media Relations

Digital Media Understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in PR, Communications, Journalism, or related field

Job description

A leading professional services firm is seeking a dynamic PR Manager to join their Cardiff office. This role will be responsible for managing and developing the firm’s PR campaigns to enhance the firm’s reputation. Your main responsibilities include building strong relations with media outlets, writing press releases, and monitoring media coverage. This role is ideal for a proactive and creative communications professional with exceptional writing and interpersonal skills.

The Responsibilities:

• Implementing the firm’s PR/Communications strategy through the creation of press releases and articles targeted at specific media outlets and digital channels.
• Seeking media coverage opportunities, including arranging interviews, feature stories, and guest articles.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant media contacts and ensure the press contacts database is kept up to date.
• Ensure PR strategies are aligned with overall marketing and communication objectives.
• Using media monitoring platforms to evaluate the company’s online reputation and PR activities across social media and other digital platforms.
• Staying informed on industry trends and competitor activities to identify PR opportunities and collaboration opportunities.

The Candidate:

• Previous PR experience working in a similar position.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, to craft engaging content.
• Strong understanding of digital media channels and their role in PR.
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in PR, communications, journalism, or a related field.

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.

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