Date Posted: Tuesday 16th July 2024
Date Expires: Friday 26th July 2024
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JOB TITLE
Communications Executive
LOCATION
London (Covent Garden). Office based 3 days, option to WFH 2 days
WORKING HOURS
9am-5.30pm
ABOUT US
At Blanket we are more than just another agency. The Blanket Group is a meeting of minds where communications, paid partnerships and new brand ventures come together to drive success.
We unite our experience of building brands and partnerships with our trusted reputation among the leading voices in media to bring a fresh approach to communications.
WHAT BLANKET OFFERS YOU
- The opportunity to join a supportive, experienced, and dynamic team, focused on development and growth of all members.
- Commitment to having a positive work life balance across the company.
- Competitive salary, employee benefits and perks.
- Superb location with an inviting office environment, in the heart of Covent Garden
- Exposure to exciting opportunities across the beauty industry
ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Communications Executive with a minimum of 2 years experience in the Beauty PR industry. This role will be working across a range of the UKs best beauty brands, and will assist in generating best in class press coverage for our clients, take part in a variety of industry leading events and be a proactive and integral part of the management of a busy press office.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assisting and leading on select events and projects
- Responding to press and influencer requests and enquiries
- Stock management including send-outs
- Monitoring and tracking press, VIP and influencer coverage across online, social and in print
- Managing master media list across press, influencer & key industry names
- Following trends and writing trend reports
- Creation of the monthly Blanket Newsletter
- Competitor analysis
- Researching ideas for creative mailers, events and launches
- Supporting with the growth of influencer and industry network and databases
- Attending weekly team meetings
- Supporting on client presentations
- Attending targeted Press meetings
- Client diary management and weekly agenda & minutes
- Project budget management
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Experience in advertising, PR, marketing, communication or related field.
- Excellent use of written English, including ability to write and edit press releases and media alerts.
- Skills across Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Docs
- Social media savvy
ABOUT YOU
At Blanket we live by our values of Considered & Collaborative, Respectful and Authentic. We are looking for candidates who are:
Considered & Collaborative
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and maintain strong external relationships.
- Well-organised and efficient with good time management and prioritisation skills and the ability to summarise and communicate key information clearly.
- Contributes positively to team dynamics and works together to achieve success.
Respectful
- Excellent listening skills.
- Confidence to speak up and share opinions.
- Seek and consider a diverse range of perspectives.
- A team player who likes to work in a very dynamic environment
Authentic
- Ability to build trusted relationships .
- Willingness to learn and adapt, especially during times of change.
- Seeks feedback and learns from experiences.
- Eager to adopt responsibilities and take on new challenges.
- Confident and self-starter who acts as an ambassador of the brand.
WORKPLACE & DIVERSITY
If you are interested in applying for a role with us and need accommodation or assistance throughout the recruitment process for any physical and/or mental disabilities, please let us know in your application.
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