Junior PR Client Executive (Placement)
Reporting
to: - PR Client Manager / PR Client
Director
Location: - Pavilions Office Park, Holywood
Hours: - 9.00am to 5.30pm
Main
Function of Role: - Provide administrative assistance
and support to consumer and corporate
PR
clients, ensuring quality of output and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide ongoing administrative support to Client
Managers/Directors on specific PR and event management accounts.
• Scanning of daily and monthly media titles for relevant
client/competitor information.
• Daily media monitoring for clients including horizon scanning
and proactively flagging potential issues or breaking stories.
• Monthly preparation of client clipping files and development of
accurate evaluation reports for clients on an ad hoc basis.
• General PR office administration, job reports and reordering of
stationery and supplies as required.
• Maintain strict financial procedures in relation to the
processing of invoices and payments.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with
colleagues, clients and suppliers.
• Assist on PR photo-shoots on behalf of clients and PR
photography.
• Participate fully in team brainstorms and meetings and bring new
thinking and creativity to discussions.
• Write, edit and proof copy relevant for a variety of mediums
including website copy, social media posts, press releases, blogs and
presentations.
• Attendance at PR events and support of Client Director in
relation to the successful planning and delivery of a busy event schedule.
• To be responsible for the use of research, collation of relevant
intelligence and interpretation of statistical data.
• To support the Client Managers and Directors in preparing client
and new business presentations.
• To be proactive, flexible and have the ability to deal with new
challenges as they arise.
• To be committed to confidentiality, total discretion and
integrity.
• To be committed to the ethos, aims and objectives of the Agency.
• To carry out any other duties as may be required by the Managers
and Directors of LK Communications.
Personnel Specification
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Working towards a degree in PR & Comms, Communication, Advertising
& Marketing or similar.
Experience
One year’s
experience in a similar role within a Communications or PR Agency or
in-house.
Skills
Excellent writing skills.
Creativity and imagination.
Strong attention to detail.
Good presentation skills.
IT literate in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Business awareness and a
good knowledge of current affairs.
The ability to think
strategically and good analytical skills.
Characteristics
Ability to build strong rapport /
relationships internally and externally.
Confidence.
Initiative.
Excellent organisational
skills, with the ability to work on more than one project at a time.
Flexible approach to work, determination, enthusiasm and the
ability to cope well under pressure.
Other
The ability to travel to Clients sites
and other locations.
Hold a current & valid full
UK driving licence with full access to a vehicle
Additional information:
Closing
date: the closing date for CVs is Monday 31st March 2025 at
5pm. Late CVs will not be considered. Email your CV along with your Monitoring
Form to
Shortlisting:
only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the
essential criteria will be shortlisted. The panel reserves the right to apply
all or part of the desirable criteria at the shortlisting stage.
Reserve
list: a reserve list of candidates may be maintained for the purpose of
any similar vacancies (temporary or permanent) that may arise within 12 months
of this recruitment process.
Employment
offer: any employment offer is subject to satisfactory completion of two
employment references, proof of right to work in the UK and proof of any
required qualifications.
Ardmore is an equal
opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the
community. All appointments will be made on the basis of merit.