Pr Executive

PR Executive

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: £22,000 (35-hour week)

35 Hour working week / Hybrid Opportunity

Our client is looking to expand its Organic Media team, and are currently recruiting for an exciting entry level role to support across it's PR, Content and Organic Social departments. Ideally we're looking for someone in the early stages of their career, with around a year's experience creating content professionally, either for a brand or in an agency setting.

We're looking for someone who's driven to learn and happy to get stuck in - a passionate content creator who loves writing in a variety of formats, from on-site blog content to press releases, and even for social platforms. We don't need direct experience in all of these areas, but any previous experience across PR and copy writing would be beneficial.

What you will be doing as a PR Executive

• Drafting press releases and outreach materials to support clients in building coverage for their sites and products
• Creating on-site content, including blogs and product pages, to the latest in SEO best practices, ensuring all web materials meet industry best-in-class
• Drafting and managing social content to support campaigns, including publishing content and managing and growing their communities
• Working in partnership with a talented Creative department to bring content ideas to life, from short social videos to on-site assets
• Reporting on the success of all the great work you and the team do to clients, bringing stories to life with clear and concise reports

The Key Skills and Experience required of the PR Executive

• Interest in all things content, an avid consumer across news publishers, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and more, with a working knowledge of the latest trends and platform updates
• A passion for writing and content creation, ideally with experience in drafting content for SEO, including blog writing, keyword research and basic content optimisation
• A basic understanding of the fundamentals of PR, with a knack for spotting a great story and an ability to turn stats and facts into compelling outreach materials for press
• Ability to draft copy for social posts across Instagram, Facebook, X and TikTok, with a keen eye for the kinds of formats and trends that work across each platform to support content marketing efforts

Benefits

• Life Insurance - 2 x or 4 x salary (if in pension)
• Sick Pay - 30 days after probationary period
• Holidays - 25 days increasing after 1 years' service up to max 30 days
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Other Paid Leave - compassionate leave, fertility leave, etc
• Wellbeing Days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discount Scheme - Oodles
• Health Cash Plan - Simply Health
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Social Activities

If you are interested in the role, and want to know more, please apply or call the Leeds CCD team at Search for more information.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.