Blueclaw works with ambitious SMEs, enterprise level ecommerce operations, blue-chips and FTSE 250 listed companies. Our expertise spans several sectors, including travel, ecommerce, igaming, property and finance.
Department:
Position:
Full-time
Location:
Leeds
The Role:
Based in Leeds City Centre in waterside offices, you’ll join a strong and passionate team who are experts in SEO and content marketing.
On a daily basis you’ll be involved in innovative content marketing campaigns for a range of clients, outreaching creative content to journalists, influencers and bloggers across the globe, and playing a key part in devising new ideas for campaigns.
We are looking for someone with a passion for PR and media relations who is not afraid to get on the phone. Ideally having a background in journalism, you will have a track record of securing links and coverage in high tier national and international publications and media outlets. Knowledge of emerging web trends and a sound understanding of digital marketing is also important.
Main duties:
- Undertake national and international media relations activity to promote online content.
- Participate in the ideation of campaigns, thinking carefully about hooks, niches and angles.
- Source viable outlets to feature created content, including written and visual assets.
- Pitch article ideas to journalists and key contacts via the telephone and email at a large variety of online media outlets and both national and international publications.
- Create and foster relationships with journalists and become a trusted source of quality content.
Benefits:
Competitive Salary
Flexible Working
Company Bonus Scheme
Core Company Values
Employee Wellbeing Focused and a Mindful Employer
Regular 1-2-1s, Expert Training, Appraisals and Career Guidance
Birthday Duvet Day
Company Socials
Free Fruit
Discounted Gym Membership
Company Pension
Friday Drink & Snacks
Free Cinema Tickets
Free Healthcare
Required Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Great telephone manner.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and track time efficiently.
Awareness of digital marketing.
Creativity and enthusiasm.
Understanding and experience with media relations tools such as Gorkana.
Proficient in MS Office.
Self-motivated but agile and able to work well within a team.
Beneficial Skills
Journalism qualification or English degree.
Knowledge of SEO.
Experience in PR or Journalism work
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