Junior PR Executive

Junior PR Executive at an expanding automotive agency

Remote working with regular travel to the UK Midlands

PitBox91 is seeking an ambitious Junior PR Executive with a passion for all things automotive to join our growing automotive communications agency team. This role would suit a PR or Media Relations Assistant with at least a year's experience of working with automotive media. This is not a pure motorsport role. The typical scope of work is 30% motorsport focused and the remainder of the activity is covering general automotive technology.

About us

PitBox91 is an automotive communications agency working with multinational clients, delivering high-quality, results-driven PR, social media and event management services. We handle projects for clients ranging from small start-ups to large international brands, working with cars, commercial vehicles and motorcycles. We love vehicles, and our passion is central to the services we provide to our clients.

Primary responsibilities

The successful applicant will focus on PR and editorial activities:

1. Plan and create content for PR campaigns, news releases and client presentations drawing on automotive knowledge and an understanding of clients' needs and audiences.


2. Write press releases to a very high standard and in a timely manner for time-sensitive content.


3. Monitor and evaluate press coverage and other KPIs to produce reports.


4. Achieve earned press coverage, successfully pitching appropriate stories to journalists through a strong understanding of the media landscape.


5. Assist with managing PR events including administration duties.


6. Learn from a talented and collaborative team and assist colleagues in delivering client excellence.


7. Have the ability to make a progression to Senior Account Executive within two years.

Requirements

The successful applicant will:

1. Be an excellent writer, able to write captivating copy to a journalistic standard for B2B and B2C audiences.


2. Have the confidence to pick up the phone and persuade journalists that the story is worthy of publication.


3. Show an understanding of trends in the automotive industry, media and digital PR worlds.


4. Be knowledgeable about all vehicle sectors, including motorcycles, cars, trucks and the future of mobility.


5. Be a team player, reporting to colleagues, creative partners and clients.


6. Be versatile and flexible. Tasks will vary, hours are flexible, and the successful applicant will be expected to work weekends.


7. Be based in the United Kingdom. The role is home-based, but travel to regular team meetings in the Midlands area, client meetings and events is necessary. The successful applicant should have their own vehicle and a full driving licence.


8. Social media experience is an advantage, but is not a core part of this particular role.

The package

1. A salary of £23,000 plus a bonus linked to client and agency KPIs.


2. An environment to grow and develop with mentoring from experienced industry colleagues.


3. Opportunities to develop in a dynamic and growing agency.


4. A flexible and collaborative working environment and culture.