Job Title: PR Assistant

Department: Marketing

Location: Lancashire (3 days a week in the office

Salary: £22,500 - £25,000 per annum (depending on experience)

About the Role:

Our client, a leading player in the retail sector, is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic PR Assistant to join their dynamic and fast-paced marketing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to launch their career in PR and Influencer Marketing, providing support on a variety of exciting projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordination: Act as the day-to-day contact between our client and their PR agency, managing press office requests and incoming opportunities across all earned media channels.
• Collaboration: Support various teams to ensure PR opportunities are maximised across all channels.
• Reporting: Regularly log and evaluate press coverage, compile and circulate weekly PR and influencer reports.
• Influencer Support: Assist with influencer recruitment and support influencer briefs to promote new products, promotions, and campaigns.
• Internal Communications: Serve as the first point of contact for store colleagues regarding PR or influencer-related inquiries.
• Marketing Communications: Assist with internal marketing campaign calendars, company-wide memos, and award entry support.
• Administration: Manage product requests, circulate influencer assets, handle contracts and photography usage expiry dates, process invoices, and book meetings.
• Task Management: Ensure all tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Essential Skills:

• Early career in PR or marketing, with experience in a PR agency/marketing environment and/or relevant qualifications.
• Quick learner with a passion for marketing, PR, and influencer marketing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and personal time management skills.
• Confident in dealing with colleagues, supplier agencies, and clients.
• Proactive, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Interest in influencers and social media.

Benefits:

• 28 days of holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata)
• Contributory Pension & Life Assurance
• Outstanding colleague discounts extending to family & friends
• Wellbeing scheme
• Employee & family support & counseling in partnership with the Retail Trust
• Various schemes to support charities
• Office profit share bonus