PR & Campaigns Specialist
Leeds – Hybrid
Fixed Term – 11 Months - £34,500
A new role has come over to us to cover maternity leave. The role involves coordinating media responses, supporting creative campaigns and business strategy, suggesting, and implementing improvements, staying updated with news and trends, building relationships with journalists and influencers, supporting events, and handling crisis media situations.
We are looking for a storyteller who is able to write compelling press releases and blogs. Have the confidence to liaise with journalists to help enhance and protect the organisation's reputation.
Responsibilities
- Writing and delivering PR strategies and creative campaigns that target different audiences and channels.
- Handling press enquiries, securing media coverage, and building positive relationships with journalists and influencers.
- Managing crisis communications and protecting the reputation of the organisation.
- Creating engaging digital content such as videos and social media posts that showcase stories and case studies.
- Leading and influencing teams, customers, and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and solving problems creatively.
- Communicating confidently and advising the business on the best communications approach.
- Organising and prioritising tasks and working to tight deadlines.
- Taking initiative and suggesting ideas for improving communications.
Experience Required
- Understanding and experience of crisis management communications.
- Experience writing and delivering PR strategies and developing creative campaigns.
- Experience handling press enquiries, securing media coverage and building positive relationships with journalists.
- Experience delivering creative multi-channel campaigns and measuring success.
- Experienced in creating digital content such as short video clips and social media posts.
- Have excellent organisational skills and can work to tight deadlines.
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