PR MANAGER – 3-month FTC, 4 days a week
WHO WE ARE?
Working with clients in fintech, blockchain and hospitality, Lightning Sharks offer our clients a full range of media services including content creation, SEO, social media management, PR, lifecycle and marketing automation, web / mobile development, video production, creative design, and business strategy.
- We build and execute strategies to enable clients and our own internal teams to capitalise on opportunities, break through barriers to growth, and lead our respective fields.
- We celebrate leaders at all levels who take risks and create magic.
- We are looking for self-starters and forward thinkers who are ready for a new challenge as our agency transforms within an exciting and emerging market.
WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT?
This is an incredible opportunity for a highly experienced and successful PR Manager with a passion for digital assets or blockchain technology to join our team on 3-month / 4 days a week contract .
You will live and breathe media relations, have a strong network of tech contacts and thrive in a fast paced, dynamic and constantly evolving environment.
A seasoned and agile PR practitioner, you will be able to hit the ground running, providing strong account and client management while ensuring we get coverage for our clients.
WE WILL COUNT ON YOU TO
As the PR Manager, you will be responsible for :
- Managing PR campaigns and media relations end to end, from developing the strategy to implementation, outreach and reporting
- Reviewing client announcements / news, data, trends and translating them into impactful media stories
- Identifying proactive and reactive opportunities (media monitoring)
- Developing press-worthy assets (releases / pitches)
- Pitching to senior journalists to secure editorial coverage
- Nurturing relationships with key media via regular dialogue / meetings
- Managing and developing media lists
WHO WE THINK WOULD BE A GOOD FIT?
Your passion, innovation, integrity, curiosity and professionalism will set you apart and you will value accountability, respect, teamwork and excellence to ensure our clients stand out and get noticed.
- Experience : You will have proven PR and media relations experience, working in a PR agency with technology or blockchain clients.
- Network : You will have a strong black book of contacts, particularly in the tech space.
- Skills : Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to tell amazing stories that grab attention. Great under pressure, highly organised and strong attention to detail.
- Confidence : You will have plenty of responsibility, so don’t be afraid to get stuck in and speak up
- Media : Knowing as much as you can about the UK media landscape, news cycles and topical opportunities will serve you well in this role.
- Stakeholder managemen t : Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with demonstrable experience working with demanding stakeholders and winning them over, is a must.
- Flexible : You will thrive in fluid, dynamic environments and enjoy being part of a fast paced, start-up agency that is constantly evolving.
- People : A natural people person, you will be a strong collaborator and team player, adding to our culture with positivity, a solution-oriented approach and of course a bit of fun!