Full job descriptionPR Assistant
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Type: Permanent | Full Time
Hybrid: 3 days in the office / 2 from homeThe RoleA fantastic opportunity has arisen for a PR Assistant to join a leading law firm in Birmingham. This role would suit a proactive and creative PR professional looking to develop their career within a varied communications environment.
Working closely with the wider Marketing & BD team, you will support PR activity, media relations, social media and external communications, helping to build the organisation’s profile and reputation.
Key Responsibilities*Support the development and delivery of PR campaigns and initiatives.
*Identify news stories, PR opportunities and media angles.
*Build and maintain relationships with journalists and key stakeholders.
*Research relevant media outlets and support targeted pitches.
*Draft and distribute press releases, briefings and Q&A documents.
*Monitor media coverage and maintain accurate media lists.
*Upload news and PR content to the website and support social media promotion.
*Assist with podcasts, events and wider external communications.
*Work closely with internal teams and senior stakeholders.
*Provide general administrative and wider team support as required.
About You*12+ months’ PR experience is essential.
*Experience writing press releases and PR content.
*Confident communicating with journalists and external stakeholders.
*Strong written and verbal communication skills.
*Creative, organised and able to work to deadlines.
*Proactive with excellent attention to detail.
*Professional services or agency experience would be advantageous.
*PR/CIM qualifications, or an interest in pursuing these, would be desirable.
If you are interested, please apply today.