Your new company
Hays are exclusively representing a reputable Communications agency in Belfast to recruit a PR Executive. If you are a graduate looking to commence your career in PR or Communications, this is a fantastic opportunity for you!
Your new role
As a PR Client Executive, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting several client accounts across different sectors and industries
- Helping with the planning and delivery of client campaigns and programmes and attending client meetings
- Working with an account management team to create and implement effective PR strategies and activities
- Coordinating and managing PR photography and media events
- Planning and attending various events, such as press conferences and product launches
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, journalists and media outlets
- Monitoring media sources for opportunities and insights for clients and competitors, including online, print, broadcast, social media and blogs.
- Analysing media coverage and preparing client reports and feedback
- Researching, writing and executing engaging press releases to relevant media
- Identifying and capitalising on media and influencer opportunities
- Creating regular status reports and updates
- Working collaboratively in a team environment and supporting colleagues at all levels
- Being adaptable to changing situations and challenges, proactive and flexible
- Supporting the development of new business proposals and presentations
What you'll need to succeed
- Outstanding writing abilities
- Creativity and imagination
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Good presentation abilities
- Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Capability to forge and maintain relationships internally and externally
- Confidence
- Proactive
- Excellent organisational skills, adept at handling multiple projects concurrently.
- Adaptable, determined, enthusiastic, and able to thrive under pressure. Enthusiasm and the ability to cope well under pressure.
Desirable:
- A third level qualification, desirable if in CAM, PR, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related discipline
- One year's experience in a similar experience within Communications or PR
- Business awareness and a good knowledge of current affairs
- Strategic thinking abilities and strong analytical skills.
- Hold a current & valid full UK driving licence with full access to a vehicle
What you'll get in return
Salary of £23,000-£24,000 depending on experience, continuous professional development, onboarding & training, enhanced paid leave + day of your birthday, paid membership of CIPR & PRCA, mental health and wellbeing platform, private healthcare, company pension scheme, year-round calendar of fun team building program & initiatives and more.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Caitlan Murphy now.
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