Are you a strong writer with a natural flair for building relationships?
Are you curious about how stories make it into the media, and excited by the idea of helping them get there?
Do you want to help bring cutting-edge research and ideas into the public eye?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic PR Assistant to join our growing team. This is an entry-level role offering full training, hands-on experience and a clear pathway to develop a successful career in public relations.
Working with experienced PR professionals, former journalists and business education specialists, you'll support campaigns for leading universities and business schools, helping promote world-class research to an international audience. You'll learn how to identify stories with genuine media potential, build relationships with journalists and contribute to campaigns that secure coverage in leading media outlets.
About the role
You'll support senior colleagues with client delivery, whilst also developing your own practical PR skills and media relationships. As your confidence grows, so will your responsibilities.
What you'll be doing
- Will be involved with generating content for clients as instructed by senior colleagues, ensuring that each client meets agreed targets for success.
- Writing and developing content, including press releases, media pitches, blogs, case studies, website copy, social media content and thought leadership articles.
- Researching journalists, publications and influencers, and helping build media relationships.
- Supporting media outreach and client delivery.
- Tracking media coverage and assisting with reporting.
- Keeping up to date with industry news and sharing ideas with the team.
- Managing deadlines, responding promptly to colleagues and contributing to the smooth running of client accounts.
- Contributing ideas to help improve our work and the business.
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who is:
- An excellent writer with strong attention to detail.
- Curious about news, media and current affairs.
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
- A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships.
- Proactive, enthusiastic and eager to learn.
- Positive, professional and collaborative.
- A relevant university degree
What you'll gain
You'll receive comprehensive on-the-job training and develop skills in:
- Media relations and journalist engagement.
- Press release and content writing.
- Media outreach and client delivery.
- Ghost-writing and thought leadership.
- Client account support and PR administration.
As you develop, you'll take on greater responsibility, build your own media contacts and progress within the company.
Working at BlueSky
You'll join a friendly, supportive team that values collaboration and professional development. We offer hybrid working alongside a modern office in central St Albans, Hertfordshire, with excellent transport links to London and free parking.
Benefits
- Competitive salary – up to £25,000
- Hybrid working
- Private medical insurance after probation
- Subsidised phone bill
- Perkbox subscription
- Birthday leave
If you're looking for an exciting first step into public relations and want to learn from an experienced team while working on campaigns that make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: Up to £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Transport links
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in St Albans AL1 1PQ
