Reporting to a director of the agency (head of new business and marketing) you will be an accomplished and knowledgeable comms specialist: energetic, bright and proactive. This is a brand new and exciting role.

Since inception seven years ago the agency has done almost no PR or comms related work to date but still managed to build a team of 70 staff worldwide through referrals and search marketing. You will be responsible for working with the company directors to develop a marketing/comms strategy as well as developing operational processes for the day to day comms/PR activities. Your role will revolve around building the agency’s profile in its particular areas of expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and evaluate PR and social media activities;
• Co-ordination of quarterly eDM newsletter;
• Write clear, concise, and effective media collateral and place stories and white papers with journalists and bloggers;
• Dissemination of press releases to appropriate media businesses;

Requirements:

• Excellent media contacts for a digital agency/IT business;
• At least 5+ years experience in a PR/Comms role;
• A relevant tertiary degree within journalism, media or communications combined with the above skills & experiences will be highly regarded;
• Proven, strong writing skills for PR and communications materials;
• Strong understanding of social media channels;