Who we are: Jaques of London is the world's oldest toy and games company.
But our biggest strength, is that we operate on the bleeding edge of digital. We’re fast-paced, award-winning, and creative.
Who you are: We're looking for a tenacious and passionate Exec who lives and breathes social and content marketing. Relationship-building will come naturally to you; you know how to connect with journalists, influencers, and partners. You'll have an eye for pixel-perfect content, a strong social presence and a talent for storytelling. Premium retail is your playground, and bringing brand stories to life is what you do best. You thrive in fast-paced environments where development and opportunity are endless.
What you’ll learn: You'll learn how to harness cutting-edge AI and creator platforms. You’ll work smarter, move faster and drive brand impact like never before.
What You'll Do
- Pitch journalists and editors weekly, combining reactive opportunities with proactive stories incl. product launches and brand campaigns.
- Build and maintain a high-quality media database across national, lifestyle, parenting, gifting and trade publications.
- Manage and schedule content across social and digital media, ensuring always in Jaques DNA.
- Source, curate and organise UGC using platforms such as Upfluence and other creator tools.
- Identify, research and reach out retail and content partners to develop new opportunities and relationships.
- Use AI to improve planning and outreach opportunities.
- Coordinate gifting, product loans and expert commentary for media features.
- Track coverage, creator activity, and campaign performance, reporting to the Head of Strategy & CEO.
- Continuously look for new ways to increase brand awareness, social engagement, and media coverage.
Skills:
- 2–3 years' in PR, communications, social media, content marketing or a similar role.
- Copywriting — with a warm tone, specific, human and never corporate.
- Organised - proactive, resourceful, and passionate
- Confident reaching out to journalists, creators, retailers and partners.
- A fast learner - new platforms, tools and technologies await
- Interested in heritage brands, family, parenting, gifting or sustainability stories.
- Comfortable in a small team where you'll have real ownership and impact
What Success Looks Like in Year One
- Regular national, lifestyle and parenting press coverage.
- Consistent, high-quality social publishing across key channels.
- A growing network of engaged creators, partners and journalists.
- New partnership opportunities to drive customer acquisition.
- Increased awareness of Jaques through earned media, creator activity and social content.
- A strong social and content presence
Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
