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Apply NowHollr is recruiting for a stand-out Media Relations Specialist to join our talented and ever-growing team.
You will lead on devising effective campaign media strategy and securing coverage opportunities across broadcast, print and online media on behalf of our clients which include L’Oreal Group, Cisco, Health Equals and Nedbank Private Wealth.
You will have an impressive black book of contacts, with a strong track record in delivering stellar coverage for clients both domestically and internationally, in market and above market media.
Hollr boasts an impressive client list in the UK and beyond, which has recently seen us extend Hollr's presence to the USA and the Middle East, making international contacts highly desired.
You will be confident liaising with journalists, producers and editors, with a flair for pitching business and consumer news and features. You will have solid experience helping shape the narrative of campaigns, writing engaging releases and advisories that will entice the world’s leading media.
Core role / skills:
Avidly consume media (of all types) and share any insightful or useful information with your colleagues – e.g. journalist moves, updates to a social media platforms, new features etc
Build Hollr’s reputation, helping to cultivate our positive relationship with global media
Educate and contribute to the media relations skillset growth of the wider Hollr team, through team training and 1-2-1’s.
The ideal candidate will have:
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in domestic and international media relations
A strong interest and understanding of international media, specifically in the USA, and the daily global news agenda
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Creative ideas in developing story narratives
Excellent writing skills for crafting advisories that will appeal to our target media
Strong news judgement and an understanding of what specific media need to help craft a story that suits their output
Organisation skills and attention to detail
Benefits:
The opportunity to work on a wide variety of leading brands and organisations
Competitive salary plus bonus opportunities
Hybrid working model within a rewarding work ‘environment’ & flexibility