Communications/Marketing Placement

Job description

Are you looking to develop your skills and experience in PR and marketing? Do you want to work for a successful and growing company that is trying to change the world?
We're offering a full-time placement to a bright, creative individual who wants to join one of the world's most innovative clean technology businesses. We are looking for an energetic person with the following skills:
• Social media native, comfortable across main platforms - Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
• Knowledge and interest in a career in marketing and PR
• Great writing and editing skills
• Photography and video skills welcome

Pavegen has developed an award-winning clean technology that converts the kinetic energy of footsteps into off-grid electricity and data. We are a young, dynamic, entrepreneurial company with great exposure to the world's most famous brands and media organisations, driven by a unique approach to climate change and sustainability. Our mission is to enable people to change the world for the better, through the simple power of a footstep.

Pavegen receives international media attention and continues to win awards, including the 2019 Estates Gazette Tech award, 2018 UK PropTech Social Impact Award, CityAM Digital Innovators shortlist and a 2018 Schneider Electric Award. Pavegen also attends many events, including at the highest levels of government.

Working with the Head of Marketing and Partnerships, you will help to generate international press coverage for organisations including the BBC, CNBC, CNN, Forbes, FT, Wall Street Journal and Wired. You will also learn how to target journalists and event organisers across our target sectors - retail, smart cities and transport, education, and brand activations.

We have a range of exciting projects in the pipeline for 2020/21, working with some of the world's most interesting organisations. We are a small company and you will be given significant responsibility and learning opportunities in the role. If you want a fast-paced placement year where you are an integral part of a collaborative team, Pavegen is for you. The question is, are you up for the challenge?

If interested, please send your applications with your CV and cover letter with the subject line: ‘Communications and Marketing Placement’ by Feb 28th 2020.

We have one position available and will interview on a first-come, first-served basis.
We are looking for the candidate to start in May/ June for a 12-month placement in our Kings Cross Office.

Desired profile

REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Minimum of 2:1 expected or gained already
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Enjoys writing creatively
• A digital native and proficient with social media channels: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram
• The ability to construct and maintain a weekly communications plan
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills with an ability to take your own initiative
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Strategic thinker with an ability to identify how your actions can benefit the long-term goals of the company
• The ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Good attention to detail and accuracy

PREFERRED SKILLS:
• Interest in the clean technology sector and sustainability
• Proven track record in writing: journalism, PR
• Experience with event planning
• Video, filming and editing skills welcome