PR & Communications Assistant in City of London

Base pay range

PR & Communications Assistant (up to £28,000)

Overview

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events. We inspire, fuel, encourage and educate audiences to bring joy to everyday life.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, content‑creators, podcast hosts and event organisers to secure coverage and opportunities for Immediate\’s brands and key editorial spokespeople.
• Respond to press enquiries and support media outreach.
• Work with editorial teams to identify newsworthy content, data insights and topical hooks for PR.
• Assist in drafting press releases, media pitches, briefing documents and social media content to support Consumer PR and Corporate communications activity.
• Support the planning and execution of creative PR campaigns, including brand activations, events, and digital‑first initiatives.
• Help organise and deliver PR events and activations.
• Create and upload content for the company\’s intranet and corporate website.
• Update and maintain Immediate\’s social media channels, generating new ideas for content.
• Track media coverage, compile reports and evaluate campaign performance against KPIs.
• Maintain databases and media monitoring tools.
• Work closely with marketing, social and talent teams to ensure PR activity is aligned with broader brand goals.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of the UK media landscape and what makes a good news story.
• Excellent writing skills and a flair for storytelling and creating innovative campaign ideas across multiple formats.
• Excellent eye for detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A team player who thrives in a fast‑paced, creative environment, confident in building strong working networks across the business and with external partners and agencies.
• Comfortable working across digital platforms, and exploring non‑traditional PR opportunities, including brand activation and partnership across traditional and social media outlets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and social media skills.
• Video and audio content creation experience would be advantageous.
• Experience with media monitoring and evaluation tools would be an advantage.

Benefits

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival.
• Supportive well‑being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, and Mental Health First Aiders & Champions.
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s which are in addition to your annual entitlement.
• Tailored training and development through our in‑house learning platform and LinkedIn Learning.
• A progressive and transparent culture focused on your development.
• Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced family policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility and carers policy.
• Competitive pension plans and life assurance.
• A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces.

Equal Opportunity

Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. We will never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. We also support applications from those returning to work after a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.

Location: London, England, United Kingdom