Location:
London, UK
Field:
PR/Communications
Min. Experience:
3-4
year(s)
Basis:
Full-time
Description:
Alpha Kilo is an award-winning, multi-national strategic communications and events agency with a global footprint. We work with category leaders and cultural game changers in art, design, fashion, food and drink, lifestyle, luxury, and travel sectors. Rather than focus on one silo of media, we work closely with our clients to create compelling narratives that speak to our culture today and resonate globally. We work with purpose-driven creatives, visionaries, and entrepreneurs who are reshaping the world around them.
Striking a balance between the expertise of local specialists and a global perspective, we have a reputation for presenting intelligent, unexpected solutions that are tailored to our clients' needs. We start with robust ideas that are powerful enough to provoke a chain reaction. From there, we implement clear, insightful, and progressive strategies across a global network of media, brand partners, influencers, and thought leaders.
For more information about our methodology, the Architecture of Connectivity, please visit our website: https://alphakilo.com/about-1/pr-events-london-newyork-seattle-luxury-design
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing team, working across our American clients from our incredible office in Savile Row. This role will provide the successful candidate with an excellent opportunity to learn a next-generation approach to brand communications in a dynamic environment.
The successful candidate will have between 4 to 6 years’ experience working in arts, consumer, luxury, or design communications, established relationships with media, and excellent writing skills. We are looking for someone who has experience writing press releases, organizing and executing events, and managing and running an efficient press office. We will appoint someone who thrives in a small, ever-growing office with a positive attitude, good energy, and who is resourceful and proactive. The role has the scope to develop within the agency.
Main responsibilities:
- Day to day liaison with clients
- Active pitching to global media across design, luxury, and business
- Press release writing and distribution
- Compiling client reports and overseeing media monitoring, including maintaining up to date lists and tracking coverage
- Write and design presentations
- Create collateral for clients and agency with a diligent eye for detail
- Secure regular media coverage through thoughtful, proactive, targeted pitching
- Prioritize diverse workload and manage portfolio of accounts
- Serve as the day-to-day contact for press, assisting with requests for products, interviews, etc.
- Organize promotional events such as press conferences, exhibitions, visits and press trips
- Attend client meetings and present professionally
- Act as point of contact for clients, managing expectations, and providing updates
- Assist with event logistics including planning and day-of execution
- Manage at least one member of staff Build and maintain strong network of media contacts with all key titles
- Support strategic planning and execution
- Keep up to date with current and forthcoming consumer and design trends, identifying news opportunities and creative new ways to garner coverage
Requirements:
- Media relations expertise with at least 3 years PR experience in the luxury, shelter, art, design or lifestyle market
- Proven ability to maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets to secure coverage for clients
- Excellent organization skills with the capability to multi-task and work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to craft compelling press releases, pitches, and client communications
- Knowledge and understanding of consumer magazines, national newspapers, digital outlets and other relevant media
- Capable of working to deadlines and executing client campaigns
- Excellent team skills and thrives in start-up culture
- Coordinates effectively with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless delivery of services
- Keen eye for detail and creative writing
- Efficient, organised with excellent time management skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
- Experience working with American clients Knowledge and demonstrated interest of art, design, luxury and visual culture
- Must hold a valid visa or be eligible to work in the UK
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