About Paper High
Born from a round‑the‑world adventure, Paper High has spent over 20 years creating and sourcing beautiful Fair Trade, handmade products from India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
We’re a small, friendly, values‑driven ecommerce team with a big mission: to support traditional craftsmanship and make ethical gifting easy and joyful.
We’re now looking for a Digital PR Executive to take ownership of securing press coverage for Paper High; from product placements and seasonal gift guides to backlinks and earned features that grow brand awareness and authority.
This is a hands‑on, outreach‑led PR role focused on pitching, relationship‑building, and getting our products featured in the right places at the right time. If you’re motivated by landing coverage (not just writing about it), you’ll thrive here.
About the Role
You’ll drive consistent earned media coverage across press, online publications, and creator platforms, supporting SEO, brand awareness, and seasonal ecommerce activity.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to be personally responsible for pitching stories, building media relationships, and securing earned coverage - not just supporting PR from the sidelines.
You don’t need decades of experience. What matters most is confidence pitching ideas, persistence in outreach, and enthusiasm for getting products featured, linked, and talked about.
What You’ll Do
PR & Outreach
- Independently build and maintain relationships with journalists, bloggers, influencers, and content creators.
- Personally pitch product features, seasonal hooks, and creative angles to secure press placements, gift guide inclusion, and backlinks.
- Respond directly to journalist requests via platforms such as HARO.
- Identify PR opportunities, trends, and reactive news angles.
- Write press releases and outreach copy to support pitching and media placement.
- Proactively plan PR activity around key trading moments (e.g. Christmas, Valentine’s, Mother’s Day).
Digital & Content
- Support the running of our online channels and ecommerce websites (training provided).
- Help create product listings, optimise content, and upload blogs.
- Collaborate with our Marketing Executive on campaigns, gift guides, newsletters, and social content.
- Assist the Creative Director during photoshoots, content days, and creative planning.
Team & Strategy
- Bring fresh ideas to monthly ecommerce meetings.
- Track performance and share insights.
- Suggest new software, tools, or approaches - your voice really matters here.
What We’re Looking For
You could be…
- a PR or communications graduate keen to build hands‑on experience pitching the press and securing coverage, or
- someone with hands-on PR experience looking to broaden their skills.
This role is not suited to candidates looking to move from journalism into brand storytelling. We’re looking for someone excited by pitching, follow‑ups, and securing coverage rather than writing long‑form editorial content.
Essential Skills
- Strong written English and confident communication.
- Creativity, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
- Comfortable using digital tools and picking up new software.
Nice-to-Haves (but not deal-breakers)
Experience or familiarity with any of the below is helpful, but full training is provided:
- WooCommerce
- Klaviyo
- Photoshop / Canva
- Google Analytics
- Press / influencer databases
- Social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube, LinkedIn)
Most of all, we’re looking for enthusiasm, fresh ideas, and someone who wants to grow with us.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
We’re a supportive, relaxed, dog-friendly team with a shared passion for Fair Trade and doing things the right way. Benefits include:
- National Living Wage employer
- Hybrid working after training (up to 2 days WFH)
- Casual dress
- 5 extra holiday days after 3 years
- Company pension
- Staff discount on our Fair Trade products
- Sick pay
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Monthly socials
- Lovely team atmosphere with three regular office dogs!
Working Hours & Location
Full-time, 8.30am - 5pm weekdays. We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours (such as school hours) or a 4-day working week for the right candidate.
Location: Unit 1, Delanair Estate, Brooks Road, Lewes, BN7 2BY
How to Apply
Send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for the role. Please ensure your cover letter includes an example of any media outreach, pitching, or coverage you’ve been involved in including the publication, how you approached it, and the outcome.
Shortlisted candidates will be given a small, flexible task to present at interview.
If you have applied for this role previously, your application is still on file.
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Will you be able to reliably commute to Lewes BN7 2BY (England) for this job?
- What do you enjoy most about working in PR?
- This role is very hands‑on and outreach‑led. Are you comfortable actively pitching, following up, and being measured on coverage secured?
- We’re currently planning interviews for the weeks commencing 29 June and 6 July. It would be great if you could let us know your availability during this time.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lewes BN7 2BY
