PR and Social Media Executive

I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing professional services organisation that supports thousands of small businesses across the UK. They provide a wide range of business support services and are now looking to appoint a talented PR & Social Media Executive to join their communications and marketing team!

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious communications professional looking to develop their career within a fast-paced, commercially focused organisation where PR and social media play a key role in driving brand awareness and engagement.

Reporting into the Content Manager, you'll be responsible for delivering proactive PR activity while helping to shape and execute the organisation's social media strategy across multiple brands and stakeholders.

This is a varied role that combines media relations, content creation, thought leadership, social media management, stakeholder engagement, and campaign delivery. You'll work closely with senior leaders, marketing teams, journalists, and external partners to raise brand visibility and generate meaningful engagement.

DAY TO DAY

Identifying and developing PR opportunities to increase brand awareness and media coverage.
Writing press releases, comments, blogs, advice columns, and thought leadership content.
Creating social media content and managing multiple social channels and stakeholder profiles.
Developing and executing social media strategies aligned to marketing and PR objectives.
Building and maintaining relationships with journalists, media contacts, and industry professionals.
Monitoring media coverage, social engagement, and campaign performance, providing regular reporting and insights.
Supporting senior stakeholders with media opportunities and speaking engagements.
Collaborating with marketing teams on product launches, campaigns, and brand initiatives.
Managing community engagement and responding to social media enquiries.
Supporting charity partnerships and internal communications around fundraising initiatives.

YOU?

A minimum of two years' experience within PR, communications, journalism, or a related in-house or agency environment.
Experience planning and delivering successful PR campaigns.
Strong media relations skills with a proven ability to build relationships with journalists and key contacts.
Experience managing and coordinating social media campaigns across multiple platforms.
Excellent copywriting, editing, and storytelling skills.
Strong organisational and project management abilities.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
A proactive, creative, and commercially minded approach.
Experience using social media management platforms.
B2B communications experience would be advantageous.

This organisation is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where different perspectives are valued, talent is nurtured, and employees are encouraged to develop and progress their careers.

If you're a PR and social media professional looking for your next challenge, I'd be keen to hear from you.

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