PR Executive

A major International law firm is seeking a PR Executive to join its team on a 12-month contract. This firm has an excellent reputation as being one of the most client-focused firms in the sector.

In this PR Executive role, you will be working within the firm’s Communications team and have a responsibility to support the development and implementation of PR and external communications activities, as well as running internal communications campaigns. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing creative PR campaigns, working with the Senior PR Manager;
• Drafting awards submissions, articles, external briefing documents, etc. as required;
• Building relationships with key media contacts on behalf of the firm;
• Supporting the planning and tracking of external activities, i.e. awards, conferences, events and media features;
• Sourcing opportunities for comment in key target press; 
• Arranging and briefing partners and fee earners for media interviews; and
• Writing and distributing internal communications newsletters, emails and campaigns.

The right candidate will have experience within a professional or financial services environment and PR database tools, such as Gorkana. As an applicant, you will be fully IT literate, demonstrating proficient skills in Microsoft Office. You will have strong analytical skills in addition to excellent written and verbal communication skills. You must be able to work effectively in a team and communicate proactively.