PR & Communications jobs and careers
PR & Communications jobs and careers
A career in Public Relations and Communications can be very rewarding however it’s unlikely to be stress-free. It’s fair to say that the main purpose of these roles is reputation management of a business (both internally and externally).
Why consider a career in PR & Communications?
If you’re a forward-thinking, creative content creator and enjoy shaping key messages in the form of press releases, newsletters, social media management and blogging, a career within PR and comms can be incredibly rewarding - with lots of opportunity for growth and promotion.
What a career or job in PR & Communications may entail…
When working in PR, you will be expected to build strong relationships with industry influencers, journalists, bloggers and key industry professionals as they will play a crucial part into determining the success and growth of a company.
So what can you expect in terms of main responsibilities within these roles?
Valuable content creation would be the main one, shaping key messages to internal and external audiences through a variety of channels. You could be utilising the media, sending out press releases, managing the press, liaising with journalists, or you could be sending key messages to your staff through internal channels such as the intranet and email platforms. These days you’ll be expected to construct newsletters, blogs, social media updates and more. Building strong relationships with journalists and industry influencers like bloggers can also be crucial depending on the industry.
When looking at PR & Communications on a more senior level, you are likely to be responsible for directing and managing junior members of the comms team and you'll ensure everybody achieves their objectives. This is usually a fast paced environment, where you could be responsible for crisis management as well as the usual day to day, but there’s loads of variety and you never know what the next day could bring.
Typical role titles include
Press Officer
Public Affairs
Media Relations
Digital Communications
Public Relations Specialist
Marketing & Communications Executive
Internal Communications Specialist
External Communications Specialist
Marketing Communications Manager
Career progression example
Communications Officer
Communications Executive
PR & Communications Manager
Head of PR & Comms
PR & Comms Director
Salary Benchmarks
Salaries start from around £18k for a junior starting out in these roles, but graduates with a relevant degree can start on as much as £25k. As your career progresses you can expect to earn anything from £30k-£45k as a Manager, and a Head of Department will be on £50k-£80k.
Is it right for me? The skills it takes...
Communications is everything within this industry, the ability to write good content to a variety of audiences is key across all of the roles. To manage the press and external stakeholders you’ll need good verbal communication skills as well, so understanding how to translate key messages to a variety of audiences, through numerous channels, is the key to success within this industry!
What qualifications does it take?
There are certain types of degrees that can help you with getting started in this industry, naturally, Public Relations being the main one, followed by Journalism, Media Studies, English and similar. More senior candidates can often be expected to hold their CIPR and relevant CIM qualifications.
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New role within an ambitious and highly regarded digital agency. Broad marketing role across multiple channels. Lovely central Bath offices and a fantastic working environment. One of Bath’s finest agencies are looking to recruit a Marketing Manager to join their highly passionate and talented team. In this newly created position, you will be able to shape the role and the proposition for the agency, responsible for developing and supporting the new business plan and raising the profile of the agency. What you’ll be doingThis role is all about driving the agency’s profile forward, positioning the brand to prospective clients and further engaging with existing clients. You’ll work closely with the Directors, creating and delivering an effective strategy utilising multiple marketing channels, across social media, DM, digital, PR and events. It’s a brand-new role for the agency so you’ll have the opportunity to really make it your own, introducing new ideas, processes and structure to improve marketing output, connect with clients and grow the agency’s clientele. You’ll need to be comfortable manoeuvring between strategy and delivery and report back on campaign success. You’ll be joining an agency going from strength to strength and you’ll play a key part in their growth delivering successful multi-channel marketing campaigns. Day to day you’ll manage the agency’s website and social media calendar, writing compelling content and researching new platforms to increase awareness. You’ll research and organise events and trade shows and improve public reactions by managing the PR calendar. You’ll be ready to roll up your sleeves, inspire and promote this fantastic agency. What experience you’ll need You will be an experienced Marketing Manager or Digital Marketing Manager with an understanding of traditional channels. Proven track record managing successful multi-channel digital marketing campaigns. Understanding of the full marketing mix from social media, PR, events, content, SEO and PPC. Ability to track and analyse campaign data. Confidence to hit the ground running is essential. You’ll be a self-starter and strive to improve marketing output. Superb attention to detail and ability to multitask. Naturally you’ll have first rate communication skills. B2B experience nice to have. Confidence to pitch ideas and challenge stakeholders.What you’ll get in return for your talentsIn return you can expect a competitive salary and an ambitious agency to bring your talents to. You’ll in no doubt be made to feel at home from day one and enjoy working within a lovely supportive team. What’s next?Drop Chloe a note to hear the finer details on this one.
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Exciting opportunity to join a fantastic retail brand. Lovely offices in the heart of the Cotswolds, commutable from Cheltenham, Oxford, Redditch and Banbury. Competitive salary up to £30k with additional benefits. A rare opportunity to work for a fast-growing retail brand in Gloucestershire has arisen for a motivated and highly driven PR/Comms professional to communicate the brand; gaining press coverage and increasing customer interaction and engagement. What you'll be doingAs the business continues to grow through great brand performance there is now a need for a proactive and self-starting PR Executive to create and deliver successful PR campaigns and Social Media content. No two days will be the same, from building strong relationships with key press, bloggers and social influencers, producing content, driving media coverage and managing their London PR agency. Through strong and attractive press releases you'll have the chance to make a real impact from day one and deliver creative campaigns to grab the attention of the press, bloggers and end customers. What experience you'll need to apply Proven experience within a PR role, either gained agency or client side - or both! Relevant degree within Marketing or Fashion. Understanding of traditional and digital public relations. Good social media experience. Keen attention to detail and a high level of organisation will be key. First class communication skills are a must, as is having a creative flair for writing. Youll show a committed, communicative, and collaborative approach to working. Self-motivated and can work on your own initiative. Youll have a true passion for building a career in PR and the fashion industry.What you'll get in return for your experienceAlong with a competitive salary in line with your experience, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone to work with a fantastic brand at what is a really great time to join this company. It is a small team, but a great one, with a strong culture, ambitious growth plans and the resources to support the ongoing growth, you can really make this role your own. What's next?There will be a lot of interest in this role so don't wait around and apply now, or contact Chloe (01179 269530) for more information.
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Enjoy working for a fast-growing written content and communications agency based in the heart of Bristol. Lead the direction and success of several key clients, delivering a wide range of services. Salary £40k - £50k (on experience).We're working with one of the worlds leading written communications agencies to appoint a Senior Account Manager/Account Director. You'll be working on a wide range of media posts and everything in between! You'll be based out of very modern offices based in central Bristol, near the harbour and only a short walk to Temple Meads train station. What you'll be doingWe're looking for either a Senior Account Manager or Account Director (all about finding the right person!) who'll act as the first point of contact for clients; taking detailed briefs for new projects, asking all of the right questions to really get to the bottom of their objectives and communicating this accordingly to writers, ensuring you've given them all they need to get it right first time. You'll also get involved with proofreading and editing work, delivering feedback if necessary, before handing over to the client. This role is all about building and nurturing client relationships, so you'll attend regular meetings, supporting new business meetings, brief taking, delivering workshops and advising on a wide range of copy, content and tone services. You'll also bring an eye for identifying and seizing opportunities to up and cross-sell - helping clients identify how to add the most value to their business.What experience you'll need An established Senior Account Manager or Account Director looking for a new agency to call home A strong appreciation of content, copy and written communications Top notch client communication and development skills Commercial acumen that thrives through nurturing relationships and networkingWhat you'll get in return for your talentsNot only will you be working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, but you'll also have access to a range of benefits and can expect a salary of between £40k-£50k dependent on experience.What's next?If you meet the above criteria, get in touch with Jade today!
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