Public Relations Coordinator

PCMag.com; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Public Relations Coordinator (12 Month FTC)

About VoucherCodes: VoucherCodes is the UK's largest and most trusted savings site, helping millions of people sustainably shop the brands they love for less with exclusive deals and discounts. VoucherCodes is focused on saving consumers time and money by connecting them with the best offers and their favourite brands. We’re proud of our mission and go the extra mile to offer up top-tier savings tips and advice and make sure we’re front of mind for customers throughout their shopping journey.

Role Overview: We are looking for a friendly, proactive and motivated PR Coordinator to join our Communications team. This entry-level role is ideal for someone who is eager to kickstart their career in public relations, supporting our Senior Press Officer with day-to-day PR operations and reporting to our Head of PR. This is an amazing opportunity for a creative individual to learn fast, and gain insight into various teams from across the business from Brand to Social and more.

There’ll be plenty for you to get stuck into with the chance to have a real impact on the PR programme. The role will involve coming up with fun and creative PR ideas, executing admin tasks, and getting involved in every single step of the PR campaign process from pitching to reporting. A keen eye for detail, strong communication skills, and comfort with data analysis are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

1. PR Admin Support: Assist the Senior Press Officer with day-to-day admin such as organising media lists, logging press coverage, and deal research.
2. Pitching Support: Help with drafting and selling-in pitches, updating the team media list, and liaising with journalists and influencers.
3. Media Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor press coverage and assist with compiling weekly/monthly reports on PR performance, coverage, and brand mentions.
4. Data Analysis: Work with in-house and survey data to create reports; analyse PR campaign performance, website traffic, and other key metrics; analyse media trends and consumer data to support campaigns.
5. Press Materials: Assist in drafting press releases, media alerts, blog posts and other PR materials.
6. Liaising with our PR agency: Build a relationship with the team and review content to ensure successful execution of campaigns.
7. Industry Research: Keep up to date with industry trends, competitors' activities, and the latest PR techniques.
8. Idea Generation: Brainstorming and planning new and engaging press campaigns.
9. Wider Campaign Support: Broader marketing/campaign support across brand and shopping campaigns.

What we need from you (Skills and Qualifications):

• Consistent drive to work to a high standard and to go above and beyond
• Exceptional organisation and the ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and preferably G Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good numerical and analytical skills (comfortable working with data and creating detailed reports)
• A can-do attitude and willingness to collaborate
• A creative and proactive approach to problem solving and content
• Good commercial instincts and decision making skills
• Recent graduate with a degree in PR, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field or relative experience commensurate to a bachelor's degree
• A passion for media, public relations, and digital marketing
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools and databases is a plus
• Experience or understanding of Social and Influencer content is also a plus

Why Join Us:

At VoucherCodes, you'll be part of a friendly, innovative team that values creativity, collaboration, and personal development. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in PR and build a foundation for a successful career in communications amongst a fantastic group of people. The company hosts regular team and company socials, alongside a wide variety of clubs as well as providing subsidised lunch.

What you’ll get from us:

• A culture that pushes you to be your best self
• Two uninterrupted hours a week dedicated to your personal development
• The flexibility of hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Zumba, football, table football, and a pool table
• Free lunch available from JustEat for business each day in the office to keep you fueled
• Quarterly socials to let your hair down with your team

Join us at our bright, spacious open-plan office. Situated in the heart of London, we occupy all three floors of Yeoman House in Clerkenwell. The area is home to a wonderful array of cafés, restaurants, pubs and galleries. For the more adventurous, there's some of the best street food London has to offer right on our doorstep. You will also have the flexibility to work some days remotely if you wish.

So, what's next?

To apply, please send us your CV with a 200-300 word covering letter outlining why this role and VoucherCodes appeal to you (remember we’ll also have your CV so use this space to tell us what you’re excited about rather than what you’ve already achieved).

VoucherCodes is part of Ziff Davis. Ziff Davis (Nasdaq: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, entertainment, shopping, health, cybersecurity, and martech. We aspire to build a sustainable, profitable and growing enterprise — and much of this is dependent on the calibre of people, technology and culture that are all important parts of the transaction.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. If you have a disability or learning difficulty that requires accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to [emailprotected].

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