Pr executive

Working for this fantastic company, this PR Executive role will involve writing and researching press releases and case studies for clients and producing content for social media feeds. There are opportunities to progress in your career and develop your skills whilst be part of a friendly team with excellent benefits: * Early finish Fridays * 21 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus birthday off, plus additional leave over Xmas! * Perkbox * Genuine opportunities for career development Job Description: * Maintaining records of all press coverage * Preparing campaign evaluation and reporting material for client meetings * Attending client meetings and preparing contact report / minutes * Research, writing and distribution of press releases and case studies * Managing clients social accounts * Developing filming briefs and interview points and conduct interviews on film * Briefing journalists, attending journalist meetings and/or presentations * Selling in and writing feature articles * Sourcing photographic quotes and preparation of photographic briefs * Attending trade exhibitions * Event organising * Participating in new business presentations * Providing research to inform pitches and ongoing client work * Attending journalist and client events Person Specification: * Experience in writing whether that be in a previous job or at Uni * Writing your own blog or similar and would show a passion for the written word * Relevant Degree or equivalent (English, Journalism etc) * Can multi-task and work to set deadlines. Manage own workload. * Articulate and be able to present ideas and proposals to clients * Should be able to communicate with contacts at all levels Additional Information: * Monday ndash; Thursday, 9:00am ndash; 5:30pm, Friday 9am ndash; 4:30pm * 21 days holiday plus bank holidays plus birthday off * Additional leave during Christmas and new year due to office closure * Perkbox (on completion of 6-month probationary period) * Medical cash plan (on completion of 6-month probationary period) * Car parking available Refer a friend and earn GBP100! If you have a friend who is also searching for a new opportunity in the local area, recommend Optima and if we place them (providing they complete their 3-month probation period), you will receive a GBP100 retail voucher of your choice! Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted. By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited rsquo;s Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you. Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer