Press Office Executive

Jet2; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company in the UK is seeking a Press Office Executive to enhance its media reputation. The role involves managing press events, writing press releases, and executing PR campaigns to maintain visibility with customers and the media. Ideal candidates should have a degree in PR or Communications and experience in a press office environment. This position offers hybrid working and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Annual pay reviews

26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy press office or media environment.
• Strong ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to travel both domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a calendar of proactive events.
• Research and write press releases and news copy.
• Manage press flights and press trips.
• Work with PR agencies for effective plan delivery.

Skills

Writing for PR / media / journalism

Organisational skills

Project management

Interest in news

Education

Degree in PR / Communications

Job description

Job Description :

Reporting to the Press Office Manager, the Press Office Executive will be responsible for helping to drive and protect Jet2’s external reputation with media / press.

The job holder will help to drive brand awareness across national, regional, trade, and broadcast media, and will play a role in drafting press materials and supporting with media relations. The successful candidate will also play a role in protecting the brand.

The Press Office Executive will help develop and execute PR campaigns to keep Jet2 front of mind with media, and will support the Press Office with a range of general press office / media relations duties. The successful candidate will ideally have studied PR / Communications to degree level and have some first‑hand experience of how a busy press office and the media works.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (we’re in the office 2 days per week)
• Annual pay reviews
• 26 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)

What you’ll be doing :

• Helping manage and deliver a calendar of proactive events and news stories to keep Jet2 front of mind with customers and journalists.
• Researching and writing press releases, as well as news copy for the Jet2 news page.
• Managing a busy programme of press flights and press trips.
• Working with people at all levels and location / regions within the business to spot news stories and generate great news content.
• Working with, and managing, our PR agencies to ensure effective delivery of plans within agreed budgets.
• Working with our media monitoring agency to ensure that all media coverage is monitored, evaluated and reported to senior stakeholders properly.
• Drafting and writing statements in response to media enquiries on a wide range of issues.
• You will report into the Press Office Manager and will also be expected to maintain great working relationships with people at all levels.

What you’ll have :

• Experience in writing for PR / media / journalism.
• Keen interest in news and responding to the news agenda.
• Ability to work with people at all levels, either in-house or a PR agency.
• Strong organisational, planning and project management skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and work under pressure.
• Experience of developing and delivering events.
• Proactive, can‑do attitude and happy working as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel throughout the UK, and abroad.

Join us as we redefine travel experiences and create memories for millions of passengers. At Jet2.com and Jet2holidays , your potential has no limits. Apply today and let your career take flight!

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