PR & Communications Assistant - Arts, Media & Communications

About this role

To apply for this role, you must be a graduate of the Event Academy . Sector: Arts, Media & Communications Title of role: PR & Communications Assistant Reporting to: Communications Team Direct reports: None Salary on offer: £28,860 per annum plus excellent benefits package including enhanced pension, generous annual leave, health cash plan, life assurance and wellbeing support Location / Office address: Soho, London WFH / Office / Remote: Hybrid (60% office-based) Working hours: Full-time PT / FT: FT Start date: ASAP Deadline date: 3 November 2026 A leading UK arts and cultural charity that champions creativity, talent development and excellence across the screen industries through awards, events, membership programmes and industry initiatives.

The role: This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in PR and communications. Working within a busy press office, the successful candidate will support media relations activities, monitor and compile press coverage, maintain media databases, coordinate meetings and assist with the delivery of communications campaigns. The role combines strong administration with storytelling, research and content development, offering exposure to high-profile events, industry programmes and stakeholder engagement activities.

Key responsibilities: Monitor and report on media coverage Maintain media contacts and databases Support press office administration and coordination Assist with media relations and journalist outreach Research PR opportunities and develop story ideas Coordinate meetings and team activities Support communications campaigns and events Contribute to content and storytelling initiatives Why apply? A fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on communications experience within a respected cultural organisation, working on high-profile events and initiatives while developing core PR, media relations and stakeholder engagement skills in a supportive and creative environment.

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