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March 6, 2009
WANTED: BRILLIANT PRESS ASSISTANT.
Do you love The Inbetweeners, watch Skins, Fonejacker and Shameless without fail? If the answer is yes and you’re a fan of cult British comedy and drama then this could be the dream job for you.
This is a rare opportunity for an outstanding candidate who wants their first role in PR. We are looking for a go-getting press assistant with a real hunger for getting results and who isn’t afraid of putting forward their own creative ideas. You’ll need to use your initiative, be proactive and have a degree of natural confidence to build relationships with journalists and impress clients. In return, we will offer you the best hands on training around and tell you everything you need to know about entertainment and consumer PR.
The position will involve working on one of the biggest names in the Home Entertainment industry and some of the coolest brands around.
The ideal candidate will need;
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Confidence on the phone
• The ability to think creatively and develop imaginative feature ideas
• Strong organisational skills
The role will involve selling-in stories to the media, writing press releases and strategies, administrative tasks and pitching for reviews, competitions and features. Salary will be dependent on experience.
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