Graduate PR Executive

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.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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