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AO RETAIL LIMITED; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Scunthorpe is seeking a skilled PR professional to manage media relations and execute PR campaigns. The role involves collaborating with various internal teams to maximize brand awareness while demonstrating strong communication and storytelling skills. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in fast-paced environments plus a proven portfolio of national coverage. Benefits include generous holiday, pension contributions, and health and wellbeing support.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

5% pension contribution

Discounted gym membership

On-site spa access

Family leave benefits

Free parking and breakfast

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced PR or marketing environment is essential.
• A demonstrated portfolio of national media coverage is required.
• Confidence and flair for storytelling are important.

Responsibilities

• Manage media relations with national and consumer press.
• Execute communications strategy to enhance brand awareness.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maximize impact.

Skills

PR / marketing experience

Strong media relations skills

Exceptional writing skills

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Responsibilities

• Driving the press office by managing daily proactive and reactive media relations with national and consumer press.
• Supporting the Consumer PR Manager in executing the communications strategy to secure coverage, build external links, and boost brand awareness.
• Collaborating with internal teams (SEO, Brand, Social, Content Marketing, Trading) to maximise impact across channels.
• Proactively pitching and selling‑in stories to top‑tier media outlets.
• Assisting with performance reporting and communicating results to stakeholders.
• Writing press releases, comments, and other PR materials.
• Monitoring media daily for newsjacking opportunities.
• Brainstorming creative PR ideas and reactive opportunities.
• Coordinating press photography, events, and visits.
• Working closely with AO’s agency partners.
• Building a strong understanding of the retail media landscape.

Qualifications

• PR / marketing experience in a fast‑paced environment (in‑house or agency).
• Experience working on PR campaigns for national consumer brands, with a portfolio of national coverage.
• Confidence as a communicator with a flair for storytelling and a hunger for results.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment and loves working collaboratively to bring ideas to life.
• Strong media relations skills and the ability to build lasting journalist relationships.
• Exceptional writing skills and a keen editorial eye.

A Bit About Us

When it comes to appliances and electricals, we’ve got the lot. Washing machines? Yep. TVs? Check. Laptops? Absolutely. Everything except doorbells (just kidding, we’ve got those too). We’re known for helping our customers brilliantly – and it’s no different for AOers. We care about more than what’s on your CV, because together we can do extraordinary things.

Benefits

• Holidays – 25 days, plus bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 2 years with us!).
• Pension – Contribute 5% of your annual salary and we’ll do the same.
• Be a VIP at the AO Arena – opportunities to win free tickets and pre‑sale access.
• Health & wellbeing – discounted gym membership, an onsite spa, and our Help @ Hand scheme giving access to virtual GP’s, mental health support and more.
• Exclusive discounts across our product range.
• Family leave – enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Making a difference – 2 fully paid days a year to donate your time to any charity of your choice.
• On‑site perks – free parking, complimentary breakfast and a coffee at our subsidised Starbucks.

To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page.