Job Description

PR Assistant

Professional Membership Body, Central London, Permanent, hybrid, £28,000-£32,000

International Membership Organisation, based in Central London is looking for a PR Assistant in their Press Office and reporting the Communications Director. This is a key role in which you will assist with promoting globally the work of the organisation and assist with the protection of their reputation. A great career step if you have a passion for Human Rights, International Affairs and have a real talent for writing.

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting and editing news releases and other communication materials
• Uploading news releases to mailing distribution systems (SAP and Mailchimp)
• Daily updating of social media platforms (X, Facebook and LinkedIn) and monitoring social media channels for any emerging issues
• Liaising with colleagues to update website pages with Press Office news releases
• Building and maintaining media and stakeholder contact lists
• Assisting with coordinating responses to media enquiries and preparing daily or weekly media monitoring reports and communication briefs
• Attending meetings
• Drafting copy and event invitations and liaising with colleagues for copy
• Providing administrative support to communications – organising meetings, maintaining records, and preparing reports

Skills and requirements:

• Drafting Press Releases
• Posting on social media (including X and Facebook)
• Impeccable written English with excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and highly organised and professional
• Proficient in monitoring and utilising social media platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Basic graphic design skills using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or similar) to support content creation, research, communication planning, data analysis and administrative tasks
• Experience of working in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Passionate about human rights issues and International current affairs
• Strong research and information-gathering skills
• Pays attention to detail and accuracy, and flexible with a willingness to learn
• Works well in fast-paced environment, multi tasks under pressure
• Happy to travel Internationally if required and also to work out of hours when required
• Photography a video content creation skills would be useful as would 1–3 years’ experience in public relations, communications, or corporate affairs (voluntary experience counts!); also some practical experience in a communications role, possibly related to Law