PR Assistant

PR AssistantLocation: BirminghamSalary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annumType: Permanent Full TimeHybrid: 3 days in the office / 2 from homeThe Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a PR Assistant to join a leading law firm in Birmingham. This role would suit a proactive and creative PR professional looking to develop their career within a varied communications environment.

Working closely with the wider Marketing & BD team, you will support PR activity, media relations, social media and external communications, helping to build the organisation's profile and reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of PR campaigns and initiatives.
• Identify news stories, PR opportunities and media angles.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and key stakeholders.
• Research relevant media outlets and support targeted pitches.
• Draft and distribute press releases, briefings and Q&A documents.
• Monitor media coverage and maintain accurate media lists.
• Upload news and PR content to the website and support social media promotion.
• Assist with podcasts, events and wider external communications.
• Work closely with internal teams and senior stakeholders.
• Provide general administrative and wider team support as required.

About You

• 12+ months' PR experience is essential.
• Experience writing press releases and PR content.
• Confident communicating with journalists and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative, organised and able to work to deadlines.
• Proactive with excellent attention to detail.
• Professional services or agency experience would be advantageous.
• PR/CIM qualifications, or an interest in pursuing these, would be desirable.

If you are interested, please apply today.