Expected duration: Ongoing Ignore the budget posted here as it is irrelevant.
Virtual PR Assistant - UK Audio Tech company
Experience Level: Experienced Estimated project duration: Ongoing As this is an ongoing role the budget indicated is kind of irrelevant. Please state your hourly rate with your application.
We require a remote-working PR assistant to support the in-house PR and marketing team at a London-based consumer audio business.
Summary - This is not an entry-level position. You MUST have at least 2 years’ experience working in the PR industry, preferably with some knowledge of the consumer tech and lifestyle press. - This role involves day-to-day PR admin, as well as support with press outreach and asset creation. - You need to be familiar with UK culture (ideally based in the UK and if possible commutable into London). - You need to be available during UK business hours. We communicate via email, Teams, and phone. - You need to be a fantastic, enthusiastic communicator – in person and in writing. - You need to be willing to learn technical details relating to audio technology. - A pro-active mindset is also required to chase people up for things on a regular basis and keep on top of all tasks. - This is a part-time role, starting at around 20+ hours per month. Depending on how we work together, this could increase to many more hours per month.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- General PR work, including: - Tracking global coverage. - Coordinating and tracking sample send-outs. - Help with drafting media alerts and press releases. - Global press outreach. - Occasional event planning and in-person event support. - Liaising with regional agencies and sales teams.
Knowledge & Skills
- Ability to generate meaningful press coverage from a variety of media verticals. - Ability to manage multiple incoming requests, prioritising where necessary and making sure they are all dealt with in the correct manner. - Ability to quickly learn new software platforms.
Education and Experience
- At least 2+ years experience in the PR industry, preferably with knowledge of the English-language consumer technology and lifestyle press - An existing little black book of close media contacts would be ideal - Ability to handle many emails and requests per day - Exceptional ability to communicate, both in person and in writing - Highly organised and efficient - Trustworthy with strong personal integrity - Reachable during the hours of 9AM - 5PM UK time and respond to messages within 2 hours - Proven ability to prioritise and complete tasks - Since this is a virtual position, must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal oversight - Must be comfortable developing and working in a virtual relationship, and having limited amount of face-time
How to apply
If you are interested and think you suit our requirements, We have some questions we ask you to answer...
1. Please tell us about yourself in a cover letter — your professional background and your experience in PR. How many of the above skills are you able to cover? Do you have a clippings portfolio you could share?
2. How many hours do you currently have available to support us?
3. Where are you located?
4. Is there anything in our spec that you are unable to meet or fulfil?
5. What is your hourly rate? For your "bid rate", please multiply your hourly rate x 20
