PR & Community Executive

A well-known national retailer are looking for a passionate PR and Community Executive with a can-do attitude, a willingness to learn and the desire to immerse themselves in PR and Communications for a growing and successful retail company.'

This is a hybrid role – 3 days in the NW London office.

The Role

• Work with the PR and Community team to support the execution of the PR and the external communications strategy.
• Write and edit statements, community programme press releases, presentations and other PR materials.
• Collate media lists and work with the Community PR Manager to help grow both quality and quantity of media coverage, amongst print, online and broadcast media.
• Drive the performance of weekly press office, working with the agency to identify product stories and promotions that deliver regular coverage in line with agreed KPIs.
• Engage store colleagues to support their local community as part of the Community Programme.
• Deliver competent measurement reports on the business impact of PR & Community initiatives.
• Update databases, conduct industry research, research trends, create image libraries and monitor coverage.

The Person

• Ideally 6-12+ months PR/Comms experience in-house or agency.
• Degree preferred but not essential.
• Strong writing skills and an enjoyment of writing are essential – with a good instinct on how to bring a story to life.
• A natural networker with strong interpersonal skills.
• Great analytical skills with the ability to draw insight from data.
• Be able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and prioritise workload alongside good time management.
• Tech savvy; working knowledge of PR databases and design software (Meltwater, Trustpilot and Photoshop are a bonus but not essential).
• Strong organisational skills, with great attention to detail and a keen sense of pride in their work.