PR ExecutiveWe are searching for an experienced PR Executive
Make an Impact at RSM UK
The PR executive role is part of a high-performing PR team that works to elevate RSM UK profile in a competitive market with an innovative and creative strategy, supported by expert commentary.
Reporting into a senior PR manager, you will work closely with senior stakeholders including heads of industry and a diverse group of national commentators to spearhead external communications initiatives, with a focus on PR and wider external opportunities. Media outreach focuses on key tier-1 broadcast, national and trade media (integrated with our ‘new media’ strategy, including social) with expert, data-backed commentary that adds credibility and drive results.
This PR executive role will support press office activity across all aspect of the business including corporate reputation, economic, industry and service lines, plus employer brand.
You'll will make an impact by:
1. Working with heads and senior members of UK industry and service lines
2. Providing strategic comms support to corporate positioning to drive growth opportunities in the UK
3. Establishing and maintaining relationships with journalists and high-profile influencers
4. Training and nurturing key media spokespeople
5. Working closely with our economics team, with a focus on our UK economist to position RSM as a leading economic voice for the UK’s middle market
6. Monitoring market events, trends and client / competitor activity via sustained market analysis to add relevance to PR and wider communications strategy
7. Writing, scripting and editing of press releases, press commentary, long-form opinion, open letters and social media content
8. Supporting the team to originate, manage and deliver direct media engagement via RSM research, press launches, target market surveys, speaker platforms, conferences, one-to-one journalist interviews and/or meetings to further RSM’s corporate narrative
What we are looking for:
9. University degree/MA in journalism, communicationsand/or public relations
10. 2+ years PR experience in corporate, financial, consumer or agency businesses
11. A professional, credible and confident communicator, with influencing skills
12. Strong media awareness, journalistic mindset and eye for a good story
13. Self motivated and ability to work under pressure and at pace
14. Competent project and stakeholder management skills and experience
15. Proficiency in media databases (, Roxhill, Vuelio) and monitoring tools
16. An active team player with a fun outlook
What we can offer you:
We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.
17. Hybrid and Flexible working
18. 26 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
19. Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP
20. Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team
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