457 Public Relations Specialist jobs in the United Kingdom

• Develop and execute strategic media relations plans to achieve company objectives and increase brand visibility.
• Proactively identify and cultivate relationships with key journalists, editors, bloggers, and influencers across relevant media outlets.
• Write and distribute compelling press releases, media alerts, and pitches to secure positive media coverage.
• Monitor media coverage, track campaign effectiveness, and prepare comprehensive reports on media placement and sentiment.
• Serve as a media spokesperson as needed, responding to media inquiries and coordinating interviews.
• Develop key messaging and talking points for spokespersons.
• Identify and capitalize on earned media opportunities.
• Support crisis communication efforts by providing timely and accurate information to the media.
• Collaborate with internal marketing, social media, and content teams to ensure integrated communication strategies.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and the broader media landscape.
• Assist in the development of media kits and press materials.
• Provide guidance and support to junior PR team members.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public relations, with a strong emphasis on media relations and outreach.
• Proven track record of securing significant media coverage in national, regional, and trade publications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for crafting persuasive and engaging content.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape and journalistic practices.
• Exceptional networking and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with media contacts.
• Proficiency in media monitoring tools and PR databases (e.g., Cision, Meltwater).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment is beneficial.
• A keen understanding of brand storytelling and reputation management.

This role focuses on raising the firm's profile by securing positive media coverage for partners and key practices across UK and legal press. It involves developing and executing PR plans to promote thought leadership, events, campaigns, partner hires, and other marketing initiatives in the London market

Client Details

A leading law firm in London who are looking for a new PR and Comms Manager. You will report into the Associate Director of PR and Comms

Description

Serve as day-to-day media contact.

Research and secure media opportunities across national, trade, regional, and legal press.

Build relationships with target journalists and pitch story ideas.

Connect media with firm partners and coordinate media briefings.

Prepare partners for interviews and advise on press engagement.

Monitor editorial calendars and identify visibility opportunities.

Write press releases, pitches, and media content.

Develop compelling angles for firm news to boost media interest.

Maintain media contact database.

Attend practice group meetings to align PR with business goals.

Collaborate with external PR agencies to ensure aligned, conflict-free activity.

Profile

Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize, multitask, and work well under pressure.

Excellent written and verbal communication; produces high-quality drafts with minimal edits.

Solid grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.

Skilled in handling complex topics, ideally legal-related.

Detail-oriented with a focus on quality.

Proficient in PR tools (media databases, monitoring platforms).

Proactive, collaborative, and highly motivated.

Professional, polite, and positive attitude.

Strong interpersonal and team-working skills.

Eager to learn and grow professionally.

Trustworthy with confidential information.

Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiar with legal software and social media (e.g. LinkedIn).

Job Offer

Permanent role

Manager position

Reporting into the AD of PR and Comms

Hybrid working - 3 days in the office

Salary up to 70k

London based role

This role focuses on raising the firm's profile by securing positive media coverage for partners and key practices across UK and legal press. It involves developing and executing PR plans to promote thought leadership, events, campaigns, partner hires, and other marketing initiatives in the London market

Client Details

A leading law firm in London who are looking for a new PR and Comms Manager. You will report into the Associate Director of PR and Comms

Description

Serve as day-to-day media contact.

Research and secure media opportunities across national, trade, regional, and legal press.

Build relationships with target journalists and pitch story ideas.

Connect media with firm partners and coordinate media briefings.

Prepare partners for interviews and advise on press engagement.

Monitor editorial calendars and identify visibility opportunities.

Write press releases, pitches, and media content.

Develop compelling angles for firm news to boost media interest.

Maintain media contact database.

Attend practice group meetings to align PR with business goals.

Collaborate with external PR agencies to ensure aligned, conflict-free activity.

Profile

Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize, multitask, and work well under pressure.

Excellent written and verbal communication; produces high-quality drafts with minimal edits.

Solid grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.

Skilled in handling complex topics, ideally legal-related.

Detail-oriented with a focus on quality.

Proficient in PR tools (media databases, monitoring platforms).

Proactive, collaborative, and highly motivated.

Professional, polite, and positive attitude.

Strong interpersonal and team-working skills.

Eager to learn and grow professionally.

Trustworthy with confidential information.

Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiar with legal software and social media (e.g. LinkedIn).

Job Offer

Permanent role

Manager position

Reporting into the AD of PR and Comms

Hybrid working - 3 days in the office

Salary up to 70k

London based role

• Develop and implement comprehensive public relations strategies to support business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media contacts, journalists, bloggers, and influencers.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Manage media inquiries and coordinate interviews for company spokespeople.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing insights and recommendations.
• Develop crisis communication plans and manage potential reputational risks.
• Organise and manage press conferences, media events, and other promotional activities.
• Create engaging content for various communication channels, including social media, company blogs, and newsletters.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of PR campaigns.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, sales, HR) to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest PR best practices and emerging communication technologies.
• Support the development of corporate social responsibility initiatives and communications.

• Proven experience in public relations, communications, or a similar role, ideally within a corporate or agency setting.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong understanding of media relations and the ability to build rapport with journalists.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and digital communication tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to inform PR strategies.
• Experience in crisis communication and reputation management is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• A proactive, creative, and results-oriented approach.

• Develop and implement comprehensive PR strategies to achieve business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media contacts, journalists, bloggers, and influencers.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Proactively pitch stories and secure positive media coverage across various channels.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, reporting on results and insights.
• Manage social media presence from a PR perspective, engaging with audiences and responding to inquiries.
• Develop crisis communication plans and act as a key point of contact during sensitive situations.
• Organise and manage press conferences, media events, and interviews.
• Create compelling content for PR purposes, including speeches, articles, and website copy.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, sales, legal) to ensure consistent messaging.
• Manage the company's reputation and brand image.
• Analyse the effectiveness of PR campaigns and provide regular reports on key performance indicators.
• Stay informed about competitor activities and industry best practices in public relations.
• Assist in the development of spokesperson training materials.

• Proven experience in a Public Relations role, with a strong understanding of media landscape and PR best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional storytelling ability.
• Demonstrated success in building media relationships and securing positive coverage.
• Experience in developing and executing PR strategies.
• Proficiency in using PR monitoring and measurement tools.
• Ability to manage crisis communications effectively.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and in-office tasks.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and their use in PR efforts.
• Discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive information.

• Developing and implementing comprehensive PR strategies and campaigns to increase brand visibility and positive media coverage.
• Writing and distributing engaging press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, bloggers, influencers, and other media contacts.
• Managing the company's social media channels, creating relevant content, and monitoring online conversations.
• Organizing and managing press conferences, media events, and product launches.
• Monitoring media coverage and analyzing PR campaign effectiveness, providing regular reports.
• Responding to media inquiries and managing crisis communications as needed.
• Collaborating with internal teams (marketing, sales, etc.) to ensure consistent brand messaging.
• Identifying new opportunities for public relations and brand exposure.
• Staying informed about industry trends and competitor activities.

• Assist in developing and implementing PR strategies.
• Write and edit press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Pitch stories to journalists and media contacts.
• Monitor media coverage and compile press clippings reports.
• Support social media content creation and engagement.
• Maintain media contact databases.
• Assist with event planning and execution.
• Conduct media research and identify relevant opportunities.
• Respond to media inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with internal teams on communication initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in public relations or a related communications role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with media relations and press release writing.
• Basic understanding of social media platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Enthusiasm for public relations and media outreach.