Job Description

Memento Exclusives is the leading sports memorabilia specialist and an officially licensed partner of Formula 1, MotoGP(TM) and UFC.

Job overview:

Reporting to the Senior PR & Communications Manager and the Head of PR & Marketing, the PR & Communications Manager will play a key role within the Marketing team. You will take on responsibilities within PR and press activity, supporting the Head of PR & Marketing in releasing attention grabbing campaigns, writing flawless press releases, building media lists and relationships with journalists for pitching and distributing. You must be comfortable working with high profile individuals and will understand and champion the importance of maximising every opportunity in a timely and accurate manner.

We leave no stone unturned in our attempts to achieve the best organic coverage imaginable for our licensed partners and the successful candidate will be able to evidence how they take this approach too. Your primary goal is promoting exclusive and unique products in the best light to sports fans. Experience of increasing visibility and engagement is appealing, but being able to prove a measurable impact affecting sales will really make you stand out. We are a commercially minded business entrusted by some of the most exciting brands in the world to present their officially licensed products in the manner they deserve.

You will be expected to utilise internal workflow management software (SharePoint, Monday etc.) and provide reports to your line-manager on the ongoing success of PR and communications efforts, using these insights to make recommendations for adapting strategy and staying up to date with best practice.

Alongside core responsibilities, you will also help train and mentor junior staff, as well as providing support and guidance to the Communications Executive. This will include assisting them with proofing and stepping in to help with wider copywriting needs when required, including (but not limited to) the creation of online product descriptions and email copy.

You will also assist the Head of PR with a quarterly internal company newsletter and take the lead on designated copy for premium auction listings, ensuring these read as a compelling narrative story, finding the 'why' behind the 'buy'.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Senior PR & Communications Manager and Head of PR & Marketing with press campaigns, media list creation and distribution Deputise for the Senior PR & Communications Manager when required Have direct contact with partners to collaborate and maximise potential PR and Communications activities Manage the press inbox and respond to partners, media and journalists Champion the role of PR in wider marketing conversations and look for opportunities to utilise press and communications Produce high-quality, accurate copy aligned with each brand's tone of voice Deliver work to tight deadlines, managing multiple priorities effectively Manage workload and ensure priorities are communicated clearly Offer support across other areas of the business that benefit from your skills, e.g. proofreading or suggesting copy for decks, presentations or on products. Produce a monthly report to be presented to the Head of PR & Marketing, offering improvement suggestions and ideas for months ahead Support the training and development of junior staff
Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 (dependent on experience)

Benefits:

Wellness Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Discounts Refer a Friend Scheme 25 Days + Bank Holidays Free Parking

Please note, this is an on-site role at our Northampton HQ, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person