One of Scotland’s most dynamic and creative communications agencies, Premier Scotland is looking for an experienced publicist to join the team.
The Scotland arm of one of the largest comms agencies in Europe focused on entertainment and events, and PR Week’s #1 consumer PR agency, we work with many of the best artists and organisations in Scotland but also further afield. Our projects cross genre and scale, from an individual’s album launch to the Booker Prize.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Substantial experience of working within PR either in house or in an agency setting.
2. Experience of creating social media content and delivering organic campaigns.
3. A passion for the arts and entertainment, events, hospitality, tourism, sports or games sectors.
4. An excellent understanding of media and journalism landscape.
5. Knowledge and experience of digital media practice including a good understanding of the social media landscape.
6. Staff management experience.
Responsibilities:
1. Building and maintaining relationships and contact with media, clients and associates.
2. Devising, planning, running and reporting on mid-scale and large press campaigns as allocated by the Director, including delegating tasks to team members.
3. Managing social media campaigns if required by the client, with the help of a Press Assistant and/or Senior Digital Manager.
4. Dealing with requests for images, footage, press information, interviews and press tickets.
5. Live event support and attendance at events as required.
6. Occasional live event production, e.g. press launch.
7. Planning, creating and publishing engaging social media content and copy.
8. Some flexibility due to the nature of the work, including travelling for work.
9. Actively contributing to Premier Scotland social platforms and website content.
10. Contributing to the smooth running of the Company’s day-to-day business.
11. Attending a regular check-in meeting with your line manager and an annual appraisal.
12. Acting as line manager to a member of the team if required.
Remuneration, Benefits and Holiday Entitlement:
1. Permanent contract with a 6 month probation period. Salary band 27,000 – 32,000 depending on experience.
2. 35 hours per week, 9.30am to 5.30pm – occasional evening/weekend work, flexible working available.
3. 31 days holiday annually (incl Scottish bank holidays) + 2 over Christmas.
Apply with a CV and cover letter by 5pm, 15 Nov.
The deadline is Friday 15 November 2024 at 17:00.
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