Junior PR Executive at an expanding automotive agency
Remote working with regular travel to the UK Midlands
PitBox91 is seeking an ambitious Junior PR Executive with a passion for all things automotive to join our growing automotive communications agency team. This role would suit a PR or Media Relations Assistant with at least a year's experience of working with automotive media. This is not a pure motorsport role. The typical scope of work is 30% motorsport focused and the remainder of the activity is covering general automotive technology.
About Us
PitBox91 is an automotive communications agency working with multinational clients, delivering high-quality, results-driven PR, social media and event management services. We handle projects for clients ranging from small start-ups to large international brands, working with cars, commercial vehicles and motorcycles. We love vehicles, and our passion is central to the services we provide to our clients.
Primary Responsibilities
* Plan and create content for PR campaigns, news releases and client presentations drawing on automotive knowledge and an understanding of clients' needs and audiences.
* Write press releases to a very high standard and in a timely manner for time-sensitive content.
* Monitor and evaluate press coverage and other KPIs to produce reports.
* Achieve earned press coverage, successfully pitching appropriate stories to journalists through a strong understanding of the media landscape.
* Assist with managing PR events including administration duties.
* Learn from a talented and collaborative team and assist colleagues in delivering client excellence.
* Have the ability to make a progression to Senior Account Executive within two years.
Requirements
* Be an excellent writer, able to write captivating copy to a journalistic standard for B2B and B2C audiences.
* Have the confidence to pick up the phone and persuade journalists that the story is worthy of publication.
* Show an understanding of trends in the automotive industry, media and digital PR worlds.
* Be knowledgeable about all vehicle sectors, including motorcycles, cars, trucks and the future of mobility.
* Be a team player, reporting to colleagues, creative partners and clients.
* Be versatile and flexible. Tasks will vary, hours are flexible, and the successful applicant will be expected to work weekends.
* Be based in the United Kingdom. The role is home-based, but travel to regular team meetings in the Midlands area, client meetings and events is necessary. The successful applicant should have their own vehicle and a full driving licence.
* Social media experience is an advantage, but is not a core part of this particular role.
The package
* A salary of £23,000 plus a bonus linked to client and agency KPIs.
* An environment to grow and develop with mentoring from experienced industry colleagues.
* Opportunities to develop in a dynamic and growing agency.
* A flexible and collaborative working environment and culture.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
* Book and Periodical Publishing
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