We have recently moved to a nearly 3,000 sqft new office space and showroom and are expanding! We are looking for a capable candidate to join our busy Agency and work with our amazing clients.
Main Responsibilities:
* Pitching to press for a variety of coverage on client accounts
* Running own client accounts and delegating tasks to junior members of the team
* Developing creative concepts and news worthy stories that will result in press coverage
* Overall promotion of the messages and brand values of clients through the media wherever possible
* Responding to journalists' enquiries
* Helping to grow clients' awareness by securing weekly, monthly print and digital coverage and meeting weekly targets
* Securing product sponsorship for Black PR events
* Writing client and product news press releases
* Assisting in the planning and implementation seasonal press days and events for Black PR clients with the Black PR team
* Keeping clients updated with monthly and weekly press reports
* Creating newsletters about new products, trends or relevant brand news to send out to relevant key media
* To represent Black PR on the telephone and at meetings with current and potential clients
* Writing brand PR strategies and implementing them
* Managing PR events including catwalks, presentations, launch parties, dinners and breakfasts
* Implementing ideas within team meetings
Requirements:
* At least 1 year's experience running client accounts
* At least 1 year's agency experience
* Good writing skills, including the use of Microsoft Office
* Established relationships with journalists, editors, stylists and influencers
* Diverse experience in public relations work covering consumer, fashion, celebrity sectors
* Good previous press and ideally sales event experience
* Communication skills and the ability to talk to clients, press and stylists and write professional emails
* Knowledge of fashion and an interest in trends and fashion media
* Experience in using mailer accounts such as Mailchimp
* Able to exercise initiative when performing tasks in the office and prioritise own workload
* Skills required are consistent with at least three years experience working at this level in a PR agency, for example client handling and industry awareness
* LFW experience
Job Incentives:
* £30 contribution twice a year for personal wellness (spa day, cultural event etc)
* One additional holiday day added after passing the probation period
* Four company activities (wellness/cultural/activity days) per year
* Complimentary unlimited Nespresso coffee in the office
* LFW Bonus Company performance scheme each season
* Career development within the company and a clear pathway for progression implemented
* Finishing early on Fridays - reduced hours
* Team/Office drinks on Fridays!
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Public Relations and Communications Services
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