This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing PR Agency located in the beautiful countryside near Rye, East Sussex.
They are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, driven, PR and Social Media Manager to run the day-to-day agency operations in this exciting business environment as part of the management team.
This dynamic, established PR and Communications Agency providing targeted press relations, social media management, influencer marketing and content solutions to a number of innovative brands and organisations – specialising in consumer goods and services. They create engaging editorial content and get stories featured in the magazines, blogs and online portals that their client’s target customers look at every day. Clients include consumer electrical appliances brands, audio products and health and fitness products.
Following a rebrand in 2020, they are in the middle of a huge growth phase and need candidates seeking exciting and challenging career prospects. There has never been a better time to get onboard with the agency.
As PR and Social Media Manager, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day account execution and administration, covering all aspects of the business – PR, social media, influencer marketing and content creation. Your role will include working closely with clients and being responsible for ensuring client requirements are delivered on time.
Reporting to the Associate Director, you will be line managing a small team and will be responsible for setting the team’s tasks and activities to ensure client accounts are well organised and deliverables are achieved. You will need to be an expert in all things communication – from press and media relations, to social media management and content creation.
The ideal candidate will have:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to write compelling copy across multiple channels
Impeccable attention to detail – the role will involve regularly editing and checking the team’s work before it is presented to clients
The ability to multitask seamlessly and work well under pressure
Excellent organisational and leadership abilities
At least three years of agency or in-house PR experience OR
At least three years of experience in a relevant communications role
Two years of management experience
Based on a breath-taking private woodland estate in rural East Sussex, you will need your own transport, an impeccable sense of humour and love dogs. In return you will be offered a competitive package, flexible working environment and an unrivalled career opportunity for the right candidate.
The position will be office based and candidates will need to live near or be willing to commute to Rye, East Sussex. In the current circumstances, the role may start as working from home, initial interviews will be via Zoom, but second interviews and inductions will be held on site.
POSITION EXPECTATIONS
Media Planning and Execution
A deep understanding of how the media and social media works, available opportunities, building relationships with journalists and influencers
Working with business managers/brand owners and relevant senior managers to develop effective/targeted communication to generate online and print coverage
Managing the end-to-end process of press release distribution and follow-ups
Selling-in stories to media, journalists and influencers
Proactively looking for opportunities for client stories and products
Overseeing the organisation of events; ranging from workshops, photo calls, press conferences, and training days etc. on behalf of clients
Writing engaging and compelling press releases, case studies and content
Overseeing the creation of social media content for clients which enlighten audiences and promote brand-focused messages
Auditing, analysing and reporting on social media presences and PR campaigns, including digital advertising costs and returns
Overseeing the creation, implementation and monitoring of paid social media advertisements
Client Delivery and Strategy
Ensuring all communication with clients is of the highest quality
Taking ownership of client accounts and liaising directly with clients on a regular basis
Producing activity/opportunity reports
Delivery on client KPIs and implementing client strategies
Identifying publicity opportunities and devising campaigns
Overseeing press coverage is captured and delivered to clients
Leading meetings, including preparation and presenting
Participating and leading in presentations to existing clients and at new business pitches alongside the management team
Contributing to new business brainstorms and creative campaign ideas
Management and Administration
Managing and overseeing the team’s day-to-day activities and tasks
Overall responsibility for team output and performance
Reviewing, proofing and signing off written materials across PR, social media and content
Direct line managing the team including conducting performance reviews
Undertaking media and administration desk research for new business pitches and current client programmes
Overseeing administration for accounts including filing, press cuttings, image library etc.
Overseeing tracking review sample logistics and progress, keeping accurate records
Other admin duties as and when required
Please forward your CV to zoe@escapehatchmedia.co.uk