Technical PR account manager in London

Pinnacle is always looking people with scientific qualifications and experience of working in technology companies. So if you fancy an informal chat about how you might earn in excess of £70,000 a year, why not email lewis@pinnaclemarcom.com or call on 07894966307.

PR Assistant, Pinner

Purpose of Job

Based in our office in Pinner, the role of PR Assistant is to provide administrative support to agency Account Executives, Managers and Directors.

Duties and Responsibilities

Press Clippings:

  • Gathering & processing of press clippings
  • Ensuring magazines are received regularly (including tracking on spreadsheet) & filed
  • Read magazines for clippings
  • Scan & format printed clippings
  • Monitor & process electronic clippings
  • Record clippings as required by clients
  • Compile & supply regular reports as required by individual clients

Press Releases:

  • Formatting & Issuing Press Releases via online system/email
  • Maintaining distribution lists on database
  • Preparing physical press packs for events e.g. shows, conferences

Answer phone, take messages and deal with general enquiries

Greet visitors, open front door

Distribute incoming and outgoing post

Arrange meetings, travel and hotel accommodation

Couriers arrange, as required

Maintain office equipment:

  • Photocopier - Keep paper in machine, deal with supplier when necessary
  • Printers, Fax machine - Change cartridges when necessary

Obtain quotations and place orders with suppliers

Order stationery when necessary; keep stock area tidy

Correspondence with customers and suppliers by telephone & email

Any other duties, as directed, commensurate with grading level

Required Attributes

  • Ability to work with others
  • Self motivated
  • Ability to organise work and adhere to deadlines
  • Flexible and conscientious
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and work in pressurised environment
  • Experienced in use of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel
  • Excellent telephone manner and communication skills

Please send all CVs to Julia.Swan@pinnaclemarcom.com.