Pr Assistant - Newry, United Kingdom - Environmental Products and Services Ltd

Environmental Products and Services Ltd

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Newry, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About us
Environmental Products and Services Ltd is a small business in Newry, BT35 6EE. We are professional and innovative.

Our work environment includes:

Modern office setting
Casual work attire
Safe work environment

PR Assistant Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Media Monitoring: Keeping track of media coverage, including news articles, blog posts, social media mentions, and other relevant content related to the organization or client.
Press Release Writing: Assisting in the creation, writing, and editing of press releases to announce newsworthy events, product launches, or organizational updates.
Media Relations: Building and maintaining positive relationships with journalists, bloggers, influencers, and other media professionals. This includes managing media contact databases and distributing press releases or media kits.
Content Creation: Developing engaging content for various PR channels, such as social media platforms, websites, newsletters, and internal communications.
Event Coordination: Assisting in the planning, organization, and execution of PR events, including press conferences, product launches, trade shows, and promotional activities.
Social Media Management: Managing social media accounts, creating, and scheduling content, responding to comments and messages, and monitoring engagement and analytics.
Research and Analysis: Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, target audiences, and relevant topics to support PR strategies and campaigns. Analysing data and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of PR initiatives.
Crisis Communication: Assisting in managing and responding to crisis situations or reputation risks, including drafting statements or responses, coordinating with the PR team, and monitoring media coverage.
Administrative Support: Providing general administrative assistance to the PR team, such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, organizing files, and handling correspondence.
Brand Monitoring: Monitoring and managing the organization's or client's online presence and reputation, including review sites, social media platforms, and online communities.
Internal Communication: Assisting in the development and distribution of internal communications, such as employee newsletters, memos, and announcements.
Media Database Management: Maintaining and updating media contact databases, ensuring accuracy and relevancy of contact information.
Press Clipping and Reporting: Collecting and organizing media clippings and coverage reports to track the success and impact of PR campaigns.
Photography and Videography: Assisting in capturing visual content for PR purposes, such as photos and videos for social media, websites, and promotional materials.
Industry Monitoring: Staying updated on industry news, trends, and developments to identify opportunities and potential PR strategies.
Additional tasks as requested by the General Manager including delivery of corporate newsletter.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in public relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft compelling content and effectively interact with media professionals, clients, and stakeholders.
Strong writing and editing abilities, with attention to detail and the ability to proofread and edit accurately.
Familiarity with media relations practices and an understanding of media operations.
Proficiency in digital and social media platforms, with experience in social media management, content creation, and engagement strategies.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines.
Research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and analyse data to support PR strategies.
Creativity and the ability to think innovatively in developing PR approaches and content ideas.
Teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well with a PR team and other departments.
Adaptability and resilience in a fastpaced environment.
Familiarity with PR tools and software, such as media monitoring platforms, content management systems, and analytics software, is beneficial.
Previous experience in a PR or communicationsrelated role is a plus.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance for the successful applicant, his/her Partner, and children (up to the age of 25) after the qualifying period.
Death in Service Life Insurance after a qualifying period. Equivalent to 4 x annual salary.
30 Days Paid Holidays p.a.
NEST Pension scheme.

hours per week worked flexibly Monday to Friday with some overtime available and occasional weekend work.

Salary:
£20,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits: