Overview
As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions and a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.
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 aspects of the business including corporate reputation, economic, industry and service lines, plus employer brand.
You'll make an impact by:
* Working with heads and senior members of UK industry and service lines
* Providing strategic comms support to corporate positioning to drive growth opportunities in the UK
* Establishing and maintaining relationships with journalists and high-profile influencers
* Training and nurturing key media spokespeople
* 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
* Monitoring market events, trends and client / competitor activity via sustained market analysis to add relevance to PR and wider communications strategy
* Writing, scripting and editing of press releases, press commentary, long-form opinion, open letters and social media content
* 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
* University degree/MA in journalism, communications and/or public relations
* 2+ years PR experience in corporate, financial, consumer or agency businesses
* A professional, credible and confident communicator, with influencing skills
* Strong media awareness, journalistic mindset and eye for a good story
* Self motivated and ability to work under pressure and at pace
* Competent project and stakeholder management skills and experience
* Proficiency in media databases (e.g., Roxhill, Vuelio) and monitoring tools
* 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.
* Hybrid and Flexible working
* 26 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
* Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP
* Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team
Diversity and Inclusion at RSM
At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. We are working to ensure our firm’s principles and processes support a culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
* Industries
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