Associate, Communications
Location
London | United Kingdom
Job description
Wachsman is an award-winning global communications and strategy consultancy focused on advising the next generation of leaders on the frontline of the new economy. We are recognised leaders in the field of PR for emerging technologies, and proud winners of the prestigious PR Week Awards Best Agency in Europe 2023 and PRovoke Media’s Best Agencies to Work For 2022.
Built for the digital and decentralized age, we provide our clients with a unique blend of advisory services spanning strategic and communications consulting, reputation, issues, and risk management, and public policy and regulation. We enable them to establish and defend their industry position as they drive digital transformation and navigate new challenges and opportunities.
Founded in 2015 with regional headquarters in New York, Dublin, and Singapore, Wachsman has quickly solidified its position as a trusted advisor to some of the world’s most innovative companies, including in market entry, change management, product launches, mergers and acquisitions, corporate repositioning, and regulatory compliance.
Born in the blockchain industry, Wachsman has grown to become a critical partner to a wide array of the world’s most exciting companies, including those across fintech and digital payments, data protection, real estate, law, gaming, and healthcare.
We are looking for an ambitious, communications professional to join our team in London as Wachsman continues to grow. This is a synchronised hybrid position with team members attending our Shoreditch office on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each week with the option to work from home on Wednesday and Friday.
What the role involves:
- Executing PR campaigns as an integral member of a team.
- Assisting senior staff with day-to-day internal and external communications for clients.
- Drafting press materials and content.
- Dealing with enquiries from press and clients.
- Issuing press releases and pitching to reporters internationally.
- Daily media monitoring and reporting.
- On a regular basis, directly engaging with clients.
- Creating social media plans and content, and tracking social media campaigns.
- Planning and executing paid digital search and social campaigns.
- Undertaking industry research and generating story ideas and angles.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with media to secure and grow coverage.
- Supporting and training Executives and Interns.
Skills & Requirement:
- Minimum of 2 years PR agency experience post-university.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication.
- Knowledge of finance and business/economics preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to identify opportunities for clients.
- Excellent knowledge of the technology and business media landscape.
- Experience using social media as a PR campaign tool.
Company Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Synchronised hybrid model - option to work from home on Wednesday & Friday
- Budget for home office equipment
- 25 days holidays, plus UK bank holidays and St Patrick's Day (additional day off)
- Birthday Day Off
- Summer Fridays (early finish)
- Company-assigned Apple laptop and iPhone
- ClassPass subsidy
- Cycle to work scheme plus free bike storage at the office
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Enhanced parental leave
- Sabbatical of up to three months available to long-term employees (+4 years)
- Company-sponsored social activities throughout the year
Personal Development & Training:
- Wachsman Workshops – training in blockchain, technology and PR topics
- CPD (continuous professional development) with individual training and further education opportunities
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training with the Other Box
- Opportunity to travel to Dublin for training workshops
- Opportunity to attend industry events in UK/Europe and/or travel to meet clients
- Opportunity to learn from and work with our colleagues across the globe in Ireland, Switzerland, the US and Singapore
- Monthly two-way feedback sessions with your line manager
- Bi-annual performance reviews
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