PR Executive - Arts & Entertainment (Hybrid, Dublin)

Alternatives; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Central Dublin location

Permanent role

Pension scheme

Job summary

Alternatives invites a PR Executive to join our high-profile arts and entertainment team in Dublin. You will support publicity campaigns, develop media relationships and gain hands‑on experience across campaigns, events, talent and digital PR in a dynamic environment.

We seek a candidate with 1–3 years’ PR experience, strong copywriting, exceptional organisation and a passion for the arts. Hybrid working and a central Dublin location are offered, with a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in PR, communications or media.
• Excellent written English and strong copywriting skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• An interest in developing a strong network of media contacts.
• A genuine passion for PR, arts and entertainment.
• Relevant third-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of Canva, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Proactive, collaborative and willing to get stuck in.
• Entertainment industry experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of PR campaigns across productions.
• Research, write and distribute press releases, statements, feature pitches and other PR materials.
• Build relationships with regional and trade media, while supporting national media engagement.
• Research and pitch creative story angles to generate coverage.
• Coordinate press days, photo calls, opening nights and press trips, including media and talent liaison.
• Manage media and VIP ticketing for opening nights, working closely with Box Office.
• Identify digital PR opportunities and work with Digital & Social teams to amplify campaigns.
• Monitor and report on media coverage against agreed targets.
• Support promotions strategy, event planning and general PR administration.
• Maintain media lists, press materials, images and coverage archives.
• Support PR‑related website and social content alongside Marketing and Digital teams.

Skills

Media relations

Copywriting

Organisation

Networking

Media monitoring

Education

Relevant qualification or equivalent

Tools

Canva

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Alternatives invites a PR Executive to join our high-profile arts and entertainment team in Dublin. You will support publicity campaigns, develop media relationships and gain hands‑on experience across campaigns, events, talent and digital PR in a dynamic environment.

We seek a candidate with 1–3 years’ PR experience, strong copywriting, exceptional organisation and a passion for the arts. Hybrid working and a central Dublin location are offered, with a permanent contract.