Digital PR Executive apprentice
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Company Name: Inspired Agency
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Sector: IT
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Application Deadline Date: 14/01/2021
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Positions Available: 1
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Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 5BF
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Salary: £8,632.00 per year
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Ref: VAC-05686
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Start Date: 19/01/2021
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Working Week: Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Brief Description
Remit are recruiting on behalf of Inspired, who are looking for someone with boundless energy, enthusiasm and determination for a digital marketing apprenticeship in an exciting and rapidly growing business.
Vacancy Detail
Inspired are looking to increase the capacity of their Digital Marketing Team and require a candidate who will grow into a talented Digital PR Executive. The candidate should be creative with a level of analytical ability and interested in the exciting world of digital PR. They will be working to identify opportunities to gain coverage and links for our clients a range from a range of digital source (websites, blogs, social media etc.) They will hit the ground running and learn as they go.
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual who is passionate about the world of digital marketing and keen to provide real results for clients. An interest in numbers and data would be advantageous but not necessary. The role is perfect for someone who is outgoing and happy to make new contacts. It is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and well-organised apprentice to work as part of the team responsible for some of the country?s biggest brands. This position requires a candidate who is confident and willing to develop with a passion for digital marketing.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
? Researching competitor websites
? Creating databases of possible media contacts
? Researching specific media placement opportunities based on a client?s website and goals.
? Developing ideas for pitching to media outlets
? Contacting media outlets with ideas
? Following up on opportunities media outlets and clients
? Interpreting and setting client ?goals? to track measures of success.
? Assisting colleagues in researching industries, markets and competitors.
? Making contact with bloggers, newspapers and other companies to promote the agency and its clients.
? Staying up-to-date with social and digital trends and technologies, and educating colleagues on the latest developments.
? Creating content ideas to promote clients websites and services
? Creating content pieces (written, animated etc) for placement on the internet. (this is not an essential but is offered if it is of interest to the correct candidate)
? Answering or making calls and maintaining a happy and confident manner on the telephone, over video and face to face.
Qualifications Required
GCSE or equivalent in English & Maths at Grade 9-4 (or equivalent) preferred
Personal Qualities
? Proven ability to learn ? especially new digital marketing and media.
? Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team and as an individual.
? Able to meet deadlines and ask for/ take support where needed.
? Happy to take feedback well and act on guidance given.
? Creative and ready to contribute new ideas.
? Ability to communicate both in writing and verbally in a confident manner.
Skills Required
? Ability to analyse data and spot patterns and anomalies.
? Ability to manage data with accuracy.
? Ability to develop creative content ideas
? Ability to produce monitoring reports and analyse statistics.
? Excellent communication skills ? especially written and spoken English.
? Good knowledge of digital trends and technologies.
? Research skills ? qualitative and quantitative.
Future Prospects
The agency has a proven track record of employing successful apprentices. A full time position will be considered for the right candidate following the successful completion of the apprenticeship. Progress is based on a vacancy being available when the apprenticeship ends.
Other Information
The role can be developed around the skills of the appointed candidate. Core elements will include:
Relationship Building ? building relationships with journalists, publishers and bloggers
Researching ? following trends in PR and the news, looking for opportunities to gain exposure for our clients
Idea Generation ? supporting the idea generation process, developing ideas to pitch to journalists, publishers and bloggers
Planning ? planning campaigns, sending out ideas, following up with journalists, publishers and bloggers