Digital P.R Specialist

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Digital PR Specialist creating research-led campaigns and earning authoritative backlinks for LOCALiQ clients. Pitching newsworthy stories to journalists within Newsquest’s growing SEO team.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop campaign ideas from scratch alongside the client’s SEO Analyst
  • Conduct research using multiple data sources
  • Speak to clients to gather thoughts and quotes for potential stories
  • Write press releases and stories in flawless English
  • Pitch stories to journalists
  • Track news, events and wider media for relevant trends and opportunities
  • Follow up with journalists and ensure clients are accredited with backlinks
  • Track campaign progress and ensure deadlines are met
  • Lead the ongoing development of outreach processes and strategies
  • Stay up to date with developments in digital PR and outreach
  • Proactively identify opportunities across all clients
  • Obtain high-authority backlinks through research-based, proactive or reactive digital PR campaigns
  • Construct and deliver impactful campaigns for reputable press publications

Requirements:

  • Demonstrable experience creating impactful research-based, proactive or reactive digital PR campaigns across multiple industries
  • A high level of creativity with the ability to generate relevant and newsworthy stories
  • A strong understanding of news and media content, with regular engagement across formats
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
  • Strong research and data analysis skills to uncover relevant stories
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities across different clients and industries
  • Confidence in building and managing relationships both internally and externally
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work in the UK
  • Flawless English writing ability

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
  • Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
  • Structured career progression & ongoing training
  • Pension plan
  • Employee Helpline counselling and advice
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eye care
  • Retail discounts
  • Team building days
  • Annual volunteer charity day