We are looking for a PR & Talent Assistant to join the PR team for 6 months to support us during an exciting and busy period. At schuh, we are not afraid to try something new, so we are looking for someone who is bursting full of ideas to push us forward and set us apart as a PR team. In this role, you will work on the PR team, assisting in the day-to-day running of a busy PR office. The ideal candidate will have 12 months of experience working in a PR team with an understanding of media and talent relations and will be dynamic, passionate and results-driven. This role is currently a hybrid WFH/office role with a minimum of 2 days in the London office required. The role will include work activity outside of office hours where required. The Role Talent liaison, including outreach, negotiating contracts, delivering content, invoicing and reporting Assist the PR, Brand Partnership and Brand Marketing team in the delivery of influencer and talent projects, including paid and organic product seeding Sourcing, developing and maintaining good relationships with talent and creative industry contacts Monitoring social trends daily to identify possible opportunities for schuh Support the PR team with event logistics Attending brand events, capturing content and delivering on-brand social story-telling across our channels Working with key departments within schuh HQ to fulfil their various talent and community requirements Supporting the senior team to execute strategies, prepare for meetings and plan brand launches Regular reporting to the business, including wrap-up reports, insight reports, monthly reports The Candidate A confident individual who can network and expand their contacts across the industry Existing relationships within the influencer and talent space Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Excellent organisational and time-management skills – meeting deadlines is key A critical and creative eye A self-motivated individual with a ‘can do’ attitude An interest in cultural trends, events, fashion and pop culture Available to start immediately is preferred as we are looking to fill this role asap About the perks/benefits Up to 40% product discount for you and your loved ones Up to 29 days holiday (including bank holidays) Your birthday off to celebrate you Flexible working hours / contracts to work when suits you Perk platform for hundreds of discounts Manage, save and access your wages as you earn them to get paid your way Employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing through resources, helplines and Virtual GP services. A pension scheme to help you save for the future Development and progression opportunities across store and Head Office Opportunity to be a part of our company Purpose Groups About schuh At schuh we are the ‘Same but different’. By embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity, we aim to empower our people to be fiercely and unapologetically themselves. This means you will support our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion, and ensure that colleagues and customers from all backgrounds, beliefs and communities are treated fairly. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support disabilities or health conditions. Please let our talent team know of any adjustments needed during the hiring process. Our Talent Acquisition Team will work as quickly as possible to review your application. In the meantime, if you have any questions or would like any additional information at all, please contact talentschuh.co.uk