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Freelance PR Specialist

We are looking for a freelance PR specialist to join our Marketing Team on a part-time basis.

Passionate about PR and media?

What would you do in this key role?
Here is just a snapshot:
  • Build and maintain relationships with key publications (trade, vertical, national & business)
  • Successfully launch TST’S new products in the press (e.g. ECO)
  • Drive awareness of TST’s proven L&D products even further in the market
  • Drive awareness of the wider cultural change / business transformation work TST does outside of the early careers space
  • Generate PR activity before, during and after TST events (HIVE, Webinars etc)
  • Build and maintain relationships with key conference organisers
  • Identify and coordinate all sponsorship and speaker ops
  • Organise all TST events from idea through to execution (i.e. HIVE, webinars etc)
  • Build and maintain relationships with key awards bodies
  • Identify the most relevant awards bodies and categories for TST
  • Manage the awards submission process from start to finish
  • Coordinate attendance and logistics for awards ceremony attendance
Experience we’re after:​
  • ​3+ years PR and Events experience, ideally in an agency, consulting or part of an in-house PR and/or Marketing team
  • Experience organising events of varying size and scale​
  • Exposure to working directly with clients ​
  • Experienced in Media Relations & Social Media Management
  • ​Existing journalist contacts in the HR/business trade press and/or national press​
  • Knowledge of, and a passion for the Talent/Development space
This might be the role for you if you:
  • Have a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit
  • Are fastidious about detail
  • Are proactive, self-driven and motivated
  • Love helping people and collaborating
  • Are passionate about PR & Events management 

Location: Hybrid/London Bridge

Contract duration: Freelance

Employment type: Part-Time (3 days a week)

If you would like to hear more about this exciting role, please get in touch for the full job description by submitting your CV and cover letter to jointeamsmarty@thesmartytrain.com.

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