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SalaryOur client, a prestigious PR company, is seeking a proactive Publicist with established contacts within the sports industry.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Supporting the Director in all areas of the business.
· Leading international publicity for clients.
· Serving as a point of contact for media enquiries.
· Managing relationships with key stakeholders and brand partners, cultivating good relationships with key media figures.
· Managing communications for both UK and international media (to include digital and trade press).
· Enhancing client’s profiles and exploiting PR opportunities.
· Identifying and leveraging PR opportunities that support company strategy.
· Producing press releases, briefing documents, and Q&As for clients.
· Employing crisis management skills as needed.
· Conducting effective social media management and producing social media content.
· Providing analysis of social media and press engagement.
· Managing and attending media interviews/events, preparing briefing materials for interviewees.
· Working collaboratively with the Operations Manager and Press Assistant.
Requirements:
· Bachelor's degree in PR, Communications, marketing, or related field.
· Current contacts within the sports media.
· Substantial and meaningful Publicist/PR Manager experience.
· Able to build trust and credibility to advise senior management.
· Exceptional stakeholder management skills.
· Experience with talent-facing and press liaison.
· Strong negotiation skills.
· Presentation abilities.
· Solid time management skills.
· Excellent attention to detail.
· Impeccable communication skills.
· Copywriting and content creation skills.
· Robust understanding of internet culture and social media.
· Fluency in a second language is advantageous.
Please note that due to the volume of submissions, only successful candidates who meet the exact requirements will be contacted. If you have not heard back within 10 days of submission, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
The Music Market/Arts and Media are an equal opportunities employer who supports diversity in the workplace.
