PR & Social Media Assistant
London | 6-Month FTC | £30,000 FTE
We're partnering with a leading global insurer to recruit a Media Relations & Social Media Assistant to join their Corporate Affairs team on a 6-month fixed term contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for either:
A recent graduate (History, Politics, Social Sciences or similar) with a genuine interest in PR, media and communications
or
Someone with around 12 months' experience in PR, media relations or corporate communications looking to build their career within financial services.
The Opportunity
You'll support a busy Corporate Affairs function responsible for managing both proactive media campaigns and reactive reputation activity. The focus is on building and protecting brand reputation across traditional and social media channels.
This role offers exposure to:
Media relations strategy and execution
Drafting press materials and corporate content
Social media monitoring and engagement
Quarterly media reporting
Journalist liaison and relationship building
PR agency coordination
Corporate website and content management
It's hands-on, fast-paced and an excellent foundation for a long-term career in Corporate Communications.
Key Responsibilities
Draft first versions of press releases, media comments, blogs and social posts
Monitor social media channels and identify opportunities to engage in industry conversations
Support reactive media handling and holding statements
Coordinate interviews, briefings and media events
Assist with quarterly media reporting
Maintain organised corporate affairs documentation and filing systems
Support with website updates and broker platform content
About You
Degree educated (History, Politics, Social Sciences or similar preferred)
Strong writing and critical thinking skills
Genuinely curious about global business, geopolitics and how insurance supports economic growth
Digitally confident and comfortable using social media platforms
Calm under pressure and detail-focused
Organised, reliable and willing to roll up your sleeves
This is ideal for someone eager to learn how corporate reputation is managed in a regulated, global environment.
Why Apply?
Exposure to senior stakeholders and media professionals
Strong brand name on your CV
Excellent grounding in corporate communications
London-based opportunity within a highly respected organisation
£30,000 package
If you're looking for a serious launchpad into Media Relations and Corporate Communications, this is a great stepping stone