About Spa Communications
We are an award-winning PR, podcasting, social media and creative marketing agency based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
We work with some of the most exciting businesses in AI, data centres, renewables and sustainable technologies, helping them tell stories that inspire change and drive impact.
We’re looking for a creative, organised, and enthusiastic PR and Social Media Executive to join our growing team — someone keen to develop their skills, support client campaigns, and build a strong career in PR, social and integrated communications.
The Role
Our PR and Social Media Executive will be responsible for a mix of content creation, media relations and social media management.
Their job role will entail a mixture of tasks, from curating, writing, and scheduling social media posts on behalf of both brands and key spokespeople, to creating articles, press releases and pitching them to the media.
They will work with and support other members of the agency for one of our key B2B technology clients, and have the ability to balance and prioritise their workload according to deadlines and campaign schedules.
As a new member of the Spa team, they will quickly gain experience within a highly specialised and growing B2B tech agency, and work within a friendly, fun and results-driven environment.
PR Responsibilities
- To draft press releases, news stories, articles, and product announcements
- To network with and build strong relationships with key journalists, influencers, and analysts
- To regularly pitch press releases and article ideas by phone or email
- To distribute press releases via Newswires
- To respond to inbound queries and emails from journalists
- To help secure interviews and editorial meetings with key journalists for the client’s spokespeople - in person or over the phone - and facilitate, where appropriate
- To join the client and team members at industry events
- To brainstorm fresh ideas for PR and social media campaigns
- To plan content using Google Docs and manage delivery
- To monitor media coverage and report results to both the wider team and client
- To regularly liaise with the client and team members via telephone, email, conference calls or face-to-face
Social Media Responsibilities
- To develop and manage social media campaigns that increase brand awareness and engagement
- To manage and facilitate social media communities, responding to posts and developing discussions
- To manage the client’s organic social media presence across LinkedIn prodominantly
- To help create and deliver reports detailing traffic, engagement and follower growth
- To brainstorm fresh ideas for social media campaigns
- To plan content using Google Docs and manage delivery via tools like Hootsuite
- To write engaging thought leadership, brand or product posts
- To form relationships with key technology influencers
- To monitor and report on performance
Key skills
- English language fluency
- Copywriting: You must be hot on spelling, grammar and proof-reading, as well as have a creative flair for producing engaging content with a tech-twist.
- Communication: From sharing ideas with your team, to pitching stories to journalists, you need to organise information in a succinct and interesting way to capture the targets’ attention.
- Strong interpersonal skills: Whether it’s over the phone, by email or in person, PR is all about people, so you need to be approachable, friendly and empathetic. You should be able to relate to people on different levels within the agency, with clients and with the media.
- Timekeeping: You will often be working to tight media deadlines as well as meeting the demands and pressures of both your team and the client, so you need to be able to work quickly and efficiently, without compromising on quality.
- Resilience: You need to be confident enough to pick up the phone to journalists and resilient enough to handle criticism and rejection if/ when received. This however, will build with time and practice.
- Software: You’ll need some skills in Google Apps, Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Powerpoint - to deliver client content, presentations and reporting.
You’ll Thrive in This Role If You:
- Love crafting content that sparks interest and tells a story with purpose.
- Have a curious, creative mindset and a passion for technology, sustainability and innovation.
- Enjoy delivering creative campaigns, and seeing your work make an impact.
- Want to grow your skills across PR, content strategy and digital communications within a supportive, ambitious team.
Why Join Spa Communications?
- Work with cutting-edge clients shaping the future of technology and sustainability.
- Be part of a friendly, collaborative and forward-thinking team where ideas are valued.
- Enjoy opportunities for career development into senior PR, content or strategy roles
- Regular team socials, creative brainstorms and a supportive agency culture that celebrates growth and creativity.
Career Benefits include:
- Competitive pay.
- Health insurance package upon successful completion of probation.
- 50% off Pure, Virgin Active or Nuffield Health Gyms via Vitality.
- Hybrid working environment – we permanently offer a policy that encourages our team to mix work from home and office-based working days.
- Company pension scheme.
- Personal development and opportunities to attend training courses.
- Up-to five weeks paid paternity leave for new Dads.
- 20 days annual leave, plus Christmas Eve to January 2nd off each year at the Directors discretion.
- Birthdays off.
- Bank Holidays observed.
- Regular team meals and team days.
- Fun and creative working environment.
Our culture
At Spa, we’re a purpose and results-driven organisation that loves to be part of the transformation process. It’s about supporting a cause bigger than ourselves, using award-winning PR, social media, and content marketing to deliver transformative outcomes for our clients.
We truly believe hard work beats talent and are looking for ambitious, committed, and driven communications professionals who want to hone their craft in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Most importantly, as a privately-owned and family-run business, we look out for one another and have a culture of care, making sure that every team member feels valued and has the support they need to grow.
If you’re looking to join an award-winning agency on the cutting-edge of tech and a business that truly looks after its own, reach out to us at [email protected].
Pay: £24,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Royal Tunbridge Wells
