23 days ago
  • LevelJunior
  • ProfessionsPublic Relations Executive, Public Relations Manager, Communications Manager
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationManchester, United Kingdom

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Description

THG is a fast-moving, global technology business that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. Our world-class proprietary tech and infrastructure powers our extensive portfolio of beauty, nutrition and lifestyle brands and is now helping drive exponential growth of our clients’ brands globally.
We’re powered by a global team of over 7,000 ambitious people around the world. Our culture is fast-paced and entrepreneurial, it’s this DNA that has supported our incredible growth.
We’re always looking for individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG, and play a part in driving the group forward on its exciting journey. So, if you’re ready to take the next big step in your career, challenge yourself every day and evolve with the world around you, THG is ready for you.
The Role
We are hiring for a driven and highly capable PR Executive Graduates to join the Consumer PR team to work across THG’s growing portfolio of brands. The PR Executive will have a real interest in the beauty or nutrition industry and in developing innovative PR campaigns.
The PR Executive will be a proactive, hardworking and creative individual with the ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally, as well as having outstanding communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
Our 12-Month Development Programme
Throughout our 12-M development programme, you’ll have access to a series of learning opportunities that will help to propel your career further, faster. The programme will consist of series of courses that have been designed to accelerate your career, giving you access to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours for success at THG. Each course will include a number of workshops, team takeovers, and engagement initiatives.
Responsibilities
  • Liaising with press on a daily basis to secure coverage and build relationships
  • Proactively monitoring the media – including newspapers, magazines, journals, broadcasts, newswires, social media sites and blogs – for coverage opportunities for our brands
  • Researching, writing and distributing press releases to target media
  • Pitching news stories and features to the media – securing coverage online, offline and across broadcast outlets
  • Collating, analysing and reporting on media coverage
  • Working as part of the wider Consumer PR team to deliver creative campaign ideas and strategies to build global brand awareness
  • Working alongside Brand, Content, Social, Campaign and Digital teams to execute 360 marketing campaigns
Requirements
  • Outstanding written and communication skills
  • Skilled at multi-tasking and prioritising – highly organised with a good eye for detail
  • Strong understanding of traditional and digital PR and how both play a key role in building brand awareness and driving commercial value for brands
  • An ability to demonstrate a passion of and knowledge around the beauty or nutrition industry and competitor landscape
  • A proactive self-starter with a problem-solving attitude and ability to work towards tight deadlines
THG Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Commitment to continued learning and development through our bespoke early careers offering
  • Access to mental health support as well as access to on-site Doctor
  • Discounted on-site Physio
  • £25 towards eye tests can claimed back through expenses
  • Working Anniversary gifts at 5 and 10 years of service
THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.
Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.
THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Skills Required

  • Public Relations
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication Skills

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