Description Are you ready to make a significant impact as a PR Assistant?
At Trowers & Hamlins, we are seeking a dynamic person to join our marketing team in Birmingham.
This role is perfect for someone eager to enhance and protect our firm's reputation through creative PR efforts.
Work with a leading international law firm.
Opportunity to engage in diverse PR and social media projects.
Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
The Role As a PR Assistant, you'll be at the heart of our PR strategy and communications.
Assist the Head of PR in expanding our PR strategy aligned with business development.
Generate compelling news stories and PR hooks.
Build and maintain excellent relationships with journalists.
Research media outlets and recommend pitches.
Draft and distribute press releases and briefings for key media.
Track media coverage and develop reports.
Maintain and develop media lists.
Attend meetings with teams and partners.
Upload content to our website and promote PR on social media.
Support podcast recording and promotion.
Handle general admin tasks and team support as needed.
The Candidate We are looking for a PR Assistant who embodies creativity and proactivity.
12-18 months of PR experience, ideally in professional services.
Excellent grasp of PR and communications concepts.
Understanding of social media and a keen interest in current news.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Organised and deadline-oriented.
Creative thinker with attention to detail.
Self-assured in liaising with senior teams.
CIM qualifications or interest in pursuing them is a plus.
Initiative-motivated and able to work independently.
Team player with a professional manner.
Flexible, committed, and willing to travel within the UK.
If you're a proactive PR Assistant ready to dive into exciting projects and help shape our firm's reputation, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us at Trowers & Hamlins and be part of a team that values creativity and motivation.
Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva.
We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) after 6 months of employment, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.
Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion.
All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.
As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks.
These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.