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Lotus
Salary: 28,000 - 38,000
Location: Hammersmith W6 7JP
Type: Full Time
Posted: 2 years ago

PR Account Director, Lotus

Salary: 28,000 - 38,000
Location: Hammersmith W6 7JP
Type: Full Time
Posted: 2 years ago

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PR Account Manager to join the team at Lotus – an International PR, Management and Communications Agency.

With almost 20 years’ experience, Lotus is a well-established London PR agency and unquestionably one of the best in the field. With an impressive portfolio, we represent some of the world’s most exciting chefs, restaurants and brands. Maintaining a high quality of service is of the utmost importance to us. We operate on a global level and always stay one step ahead. Specialising in brand management, business development, publicity and strategic development, Lotus is a company recognised for its strong UK and international presence.

Skills and Person specification

Have a minimum of 2 years experience within the PR industry with a background in food, lifestyle, consumer/product or travel.

Essential requirements of this role are:

•       Pre-existing contacts in key publications and titles
•       UK Restaurant Opening Experience
•       Ability to network, meet new contacts and develop and maintain existing relationships
•       Good teamwork, negotiation and problem-solving skills
•       Strong copywriting skills for writing compelling press releases
•       Exceptional communication skills in order to work with a wide range of contacts at all levels
•       Strong knowledge and understanding of the Food and Hospitality industry
•       Self-confidence, drive, competence and a willingness to learn
•       Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to multitask
•       Flexibility, determination, enthusiasm and the ability to cope under pressure
•       Creativity, imagination and initiative
•       The ability to think strategically, plan and execute successful PR campaigns
•       The capacity to prioritise tasks and projects effectively.

Responsibilities
As a public relations consultant, you’ll need to:

•       Work as part of a team where you’ll plan, develop and implement communication strategies

•       Build strong relationships and networks with clients, local and global media.

•       Monitor the media, including newspapers, magazines, journals, broadcasts, newswires, social media sites and blogs, for opportunities for clients

•       Research, write and distribute press releases to targeted media

•       Collate and analyse media coverage

•       Manage and update information and engage with users on social media sites such as Instagram and Facebook

•       Prepare regular client reports and attend client meetings

Workplace policy:
Please note this is a London based role. You will work on-site at our London office in Hammersmith and off-site too.

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