The Whitehouse Consultancy is recruiting an Associate Consultant to provide support to the PR and media team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a talented team across a range of UK and EU accounts, supporting the strategic direction of accounts and the implementation of the day-to-day PR projects. We’re looking for someone with experience in public relations, social media and integrated communications either in agency or in-house.

Responsibilities include:

• Implementing integrated communications campaigns and delivering proactive media relations.
• Supporting the PR team with corporate reputational issues/crisis management 
• Securing and drafting op-eds in key UK and EU trade titles 
• Implementing digital media strategies, including on social media 
• Writing blogs and articles, identifying events and speaking opportunities and securing media partnerships in the UK and EU.
• Researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted UK and EU media.
• Monitoring, collating and analysing media coverage 
• Identifying and supporting the organisation and delivery of events 

Requirements:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Experience in public relations, media relations and corporate communications in agency or in-house.
• Experience in digital media, including social media, website management and some knowledge of SEO.
• Excellent written skills and demonstrable experience in drafting communications materials 
• Ability to grasp complex and nuanced issues quickly and effectively 
• A strong understanding of managing, maintaining and cultivating journalist relationships 
• The ability to work and thrive as part of a small and dedicated team as well as without supervision.
• Well organised and able to manage multiple priorities and varying pressures to meet measurable targets and strict deadlines.
• A good team player, willing to contribute at every level.
• Some digital design knowledge and experience with working with Adobe InDesign and Spark (preferable but not essential).

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Bi-annual reviews focusing on personal development
• Significant investment in personal growth
• A sociable team
• Flexible working