Senior PR Account Executive (Remote/Flexible Hours)

We’re looking for a wonderful Senior PR Account Executive to join our growing business.

Working across a range of accounts, you’ll contribute to the management of PR activity, researching and writing press releases, articles, case studies etc., developing ideas for upcoming content and securing the best media opportunities to increase client exposure.

In a remote role with the opportunity to work flexible hours, we’re seeking an organised individual with experience, initiative and plenty of people skills to support our lovely clients and team.

To apply, please contact info@prinhr.co.uk with your CV and cover letter. 

Role and Responsibilities

  • Support a portfolio of PR accounts, providing counsel to aid clients’ PR and wider marketing activity

  • Conceptualise, research and write press releases, news stories, articles, case studies and award entries

  • Conduct both reactive and proactive media enquiries

  • Create pitches and sell-in story ideas to journalists and online platforms

  • Build media and forward feature lists, understanding the best opportunities for client coverage

  • Develop trusted relationships with key media contacts and publications relevant to client needs

  • Organise phone or video interviews for client spokespeople with journalists, attending these meetings when needed 

  • Generate creative and effective ideas for upcoming PR activity, communicating new ideas and solutions to clients 

  • Support research creation for clients, producing data that can inspire PR activity, provide new insights for the market and peak media interest

  • Develop a strong understanding of client-specific media and keep up to date with industry trends and the competitive landscape

  • Build relationships with existing and potential clients, informing on progress and managing expectations

  • Monitor media coverage and report updates to the PR team and clients.

Skills/Experience Required

  • 3+ years of experience in a PR role (agency or in-house)

  • Previous knowledge and experience in the B2B/HR/Workplace industry is beneficial 

  • Previously established relationships and contacts with B2B, HR, and/or tech press is desirable but not essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills - to write copy, edit content and present ideas to clients and journalists

  • First-class interpersonal skills - we’re all about good people. We’re looking for someone who can engage effectively with clients and media contacts, develop relationships and support the wider team

  • Good time management - meeting journalist, client and team deadlines is essential; you must be able to work to tight deadlines and effectively communicate progress to the team

  • Lots of initiative - someone who can bring new ideas to the table and react quickly to industry and media activity is key

  • Commercial insight - you should be able to develop strong understandings of client business activities, develop relevant PR activity and identify opportunities that can highlight their people and business.

Working Hours

This role has the opportunity for flexible working hours. We know that different people work better at different times of day and we’d love to support you with this. Though this is a full time role, we want you to work when is best for you - given it matches client and deadline needs. The exact exact hours can be agreed upon between PR in HR and the chosen candidate.

About PR in HR

PR in HR has been offering great results for clients for over 26 years. This new role offers an opportunity for the right person to help shape the company at a time of growth in the business - and growth in the market. The topics are generally fascinating, we help clients talk about employee mental health and wellbeing, DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), employee engagement, talent insights, artificial intelligence and so much more.

If you think you’d be a good fit for the role, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV and covering letter to info@prinhr.co.uk.