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PR & Communications Assistant - Arts, Media & Communications

The Event Academy

PR & Communications Assistant - Arts, Media & Communications

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Hybrid

London, Greater London, England, GBR

Entry level

Hybrid

London, Greater London, England, GBR

Entry level

Supports a press office through media monitoring, coverage reporting, database maintenance, journalist outreach, PR research, story development, meeting coordination, communications campaigns, events, and content initiatives. The role offers entry-level experience in public relations, media relations, stakeholder engagement, and storytelling within an arts and cultural organisation.

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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.

Strong interest in PR, communications and media
Excellent organisation and attention to detail
Confident written and verbal communication skills
Proactive and collaborative approach
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Professional, positive and reliable attitude
Interest in film, television, gaming, arts or creative industries desirable

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