Job Details
The Company and the Role:
Amazing permanent PR and Marketing Assistant opportunity in Eastleigh, with an award-winning national Company, increasing brand presence and awareness across digital and traditional print channels.
As the new PR and Marketing Assistant you will assist in implementation of marketing strategy to generate more business from current and new customers, knowing how to influence them positively from within a large award-winning national business.
The position requires an innovative grasp of branding in a corporate environment, to increase the awareness of the Company brand through regular coverage in industry and business press.
Working with other teams and departments to gain a thorough understanding of the business and the industry, to quickly identify other PR and marketing opportunities.
Increase presence and awareness of brands through PR, digital and traditional print channels, trade shows, expo’s, trade collateral, training, coaching, infographics etc. Working alongside a larger corporate team.
Key Features of the Role:
You will assist in the creation and implementation of PR strategy for multiple brands, helping to write and distributing press releases, build relationships with business press.
You will be responsible for researching and targeting industry publication in which the Company currently has little or no coverage, build relationships with industry press.
You will manage the tracking of campaigns, compile reports, and review the performance of campaigns across all channels.
As PR and Marketing Assistant you will create case studies and implement tactical marketing initiatives in line with the agreed marketing strategy.
You will work with in-house designers and external companies when necessary, to produce marketing material, both online and in print.
You will take ownership of Social Media channels: Growing followers, posting industry news, writing content and undertaking competitor analysis and industry research.
Knowledge and Skills:
As PR and Marketing Assistant you must have PR experience and be proficient in PR and must have knowledge and experience of writing and distributing press releases.
You must have excellent written and grammatical skills used in your current or previous employment.
You must have proof reading expertise, as this is one of the key requirements.
You must have worked in a role that required a strong sense of brand values and how to influence it positively.
You must have experience of organising events, exhibitions and webinars in a corporate environment.
Telecom industry sector experience is not essential.
Graduates with a PR or Journalism degree or further educational qualification will be considered, as these are not an essential requirement.
What’s on Offer?
Basic salary up to £30,000, which will be assessed at interview and based on experience plus other contributing factors.
Working hours 8:00 till 16:30 Monday to Friday.
25 days holiday + bank holidays + additional 1 day’s holiday for every year worked up to 30 days holiday maximum.
The option to buy up to an extra 5 holiday days.
4 Weeks Company sick pay, childcare + eye care vouchers
Discounted Medicash membership
Employee of the Month rewards across the business
Employee discount at over 1,200 retailers (food, travel, clothing stores etc.)
Discounted company products and services are also available, to reduce your own utility costs.
Free parking on site.
Applicants Please Note:
Do not apply for this vacancy unless you are an experienced and currently working as a PR and Marketing Assistant.
For UK based roles, in line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to making an application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
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The rpc Group of Companies receives an overwhelming number of CV`s / Resumes each day, and each one is reviewed personally by a Consultant. Our pre-selection process is very thorough in order to meet the specific requirements of our clients.
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