Job DescriptionConnells Group is one of the UK’s largest and most successful estate agency and property services group. We are seeking a bright, self motivated and highly organised PR Executive to join our small but busy team based in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.Supporting the Group PR Manager, candidates should ideally be educated to degree level and have some previous experience in PR. You will assist in the day-to-day implementation of the national and corporate public relations strategy and have excellent written and verbal communication skills including writing press release, articles and other PR materials. The role requires someone who is able to juggle priorities, meet tight deadlines, liaise effectively with all levels of people and provide effective administrative support. You will also be required to build and maintain relationships with key journalists in order to maximise opportunities for the Group.About you:

Excellent time management skills
Excellent communication skills, especially over phone and email and writing for a variety of media, social media and corporate communications
Well organised and calm under pressure
Creative and with a keen eye for detail
Enthusiastic, self-motivated and team orientated

Duties and responsibilities:

Assist the Group PR Manager with the day to day running of the press office function
Write, edit and proof-read press releases and other articles for a variety of media including market commentary, as well as for the corporate website
Act as a point of contact for media and assisting with any journalist requests
Manage and monitor social media content
Ongoing media monitoring and compiling monthly PR reports as well as additional administrational requirements (managing media lists and databases)
Support marketing team and integrate PR requirements into marketing campaigns
Help to manage the official charity relationship

Experience & Skills:

Ideally educated to degree level and have some previous experience in PR.
High standard of written and spoken English.
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
Some knowledge of the property industry would be desirable.

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. CF00529

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