Consumer PR Assistant

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Amazon is seeking a talented and driven PR Assistant to support its busy Consumer PR team. The successful candidate will already possess 1-3 years' experience of either agency or in-house PR and will be looking to further this by gaining broad experience as part of Amazon's in-house PR team through a competitively-paid 12 month contract. You will be responsible for supporting the Consumer PR teams across retail, digital and devices, acting as a media liaison, supporting on developing and delivering the PR strategy through high-profile projects and events as well as coordinating the daily administrative tasks of a press office. You will have the opportunity to work with our international PR teams and PR agencies as well as build your media contacts book. Applicants must be interested in learning about all aspects of PR and must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate creativity, be well-organised, proactive, have a good knowledge of the media and understand the importance of attention to detail

Responsibilities include:

· Supporting the Consumer PR Managers in daily administrative tasks including acting as a first point of contact for journalists, managing and responding to inbound media contacts, writing and distributing press releases and statements, managing databases, compiling reports, and coordinating updates with international colleagues
· Supporting Consumer PR Managers and working alongside PR agencies to develop and deliver large scale campaigns, seasonal press shows, screenings, events and photo shoots
· We are looking for someone who is proactive, enjoys a challenge and is able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Previous Consumer PR experience, through in-house or PR agency is essential.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· 1-3 years previous PR experience, whether through education or in-house / PR agency work placements is essential
· You are interested in the media, both traditional and social, and are up to speed with what's happening in the world around you
· You have strong verbal and written communication skills
· You are creative, self-motivated and proactive in your approach to work
· You love coming up with new ideas and ways of doing things
· You can work at speed and enjoy challenges and getting involved
· You are a team player and able to work with others to achieve a common goal
· You are responsible and take ownership of the tasks assigned to you to complete
· You have an eye for detail, are well-organised and used to simultaneously working on several projects at any one time