Publicist in Farnham)

Lamb Personnel; Farnham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading membership organization is seeking a Publicist to support their PR and Marketing team based in Farnham. The role involves promoting campaigns, writing press releases, and enhancing the organization's profile across various media. Ideal candidates should possess strong writing skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail, working primarily from the office with occasional travel.

Benefits

22 days paid leave plus Bank Holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Medicash benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in communications or possibly as a local journalist or press officer is preferred.
• Existing network of media contacts is desirable but not essential.
• Creative with strong story sense.

Responsibilities

• Promoting campaigns across regional media outlets.
• Building relationships with media outlets.
• Writing press releases in collaboration with the Head of PR.

Skills

Strong organizational capability

Exceptional writing skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexibility

Education

GCSE or equivalent at grades A-C

Job description

Publicist required for a membership organisation at an exciting stage of development, based in Farnham, Surrey!

The PR and Marketing team devises creative, engaging, and strategic campaigns to promote the organisation to a wide range of audiences, including current members, UK, and global media outlets. The team ensures that the organisation's values, ethos, and vision are accurately represented in the media. They also source collaborations with external organisations, charities, celebrities, and events to enhance their profile as the largest and most exciting industry contender in the UK.

With a large and growing membership, this position focuses on supporting the PR and Marketing team in securing UK-wide PR coverage, copywriting tasks, and supporting administrative requests for marketing materials.

While primarily based at the Farnham office, the role requires travel to various PR events across the UK, which may occasionally involve working on weekends and evenings.

As part of the PR support team in a small, friendly office, the successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be a good team player, and possess exceptional attention to detail.

Detailed role responsibilities include:

Reporting to the Head of PR, responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

1. Promoting campaigns across regional media outlets to generate coverage.
2. Building relationships with regional and local broadcasters, print, and online outlets.
3. Writing engaging press releases in collaboration with the Head of PR and liaising with media to secure coverage.
4. Supporting the PR team in creating copy for newsletters, websites, blogs, and publicity materials.
5. Managing requests for printed marketing materials for new and existing Leaders, including ordering, distribution, and liaising with the Projects Coordinator and Graphics Designer for amendments and timely delivery.

Experience & Skills

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated communications professional, possibly with experience as a local journalist or press officer, and a strong understanding of regional media. An existing network of media contacts across the country is desirable but not essential.

You should be creative, have a good story sense, and know how to secure excellent coverage. Attention to detail, accurate communication, and strong organizational skills are essential.

Relevant skills include:

• Strong organizational capability
• Exceptional writing skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure
• IT literacy
• Database and information management
• Numeracy
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong team player
• Good communication skills
• Friendly and efficient phone manner
• Adaptability and flexibility

Education

Likely to be educated to GCSE or equivalent at grades A-C. A background in PR or Event Management is desirable but not essential.

What they offer:

• 22 days paid leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rated)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Medicash benefits scheme
• Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5:30 pm