Job Description

Role Purpose

As PR & Events Executive (Channels) you will provide essential support to the PR & Events team in their day-to-day operations, assisting with press communications, press release/briefings, supplier management, and press trips, as well as Trade events and exhibitions.

Reporting to the Channels Marketing Manager, with a dotted-line into the Brand, Campaigns & PR Manager, this role is focused on helping to raise Riviera Travel's (trade) profile, while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced and exciting travel business.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day support to the PR team; assisting with enquiries (press office), briefing, writing, proofing and submitting (for sign-off) press releases Drafting press materials (briefing templates for 3 parties) such as media alerts, newsletters, and event-joining instructions/ itineraries and crib sheets Coordinate all aspects of (trade) press travel, including booking travel and accommodation, briefing internal teams, arranging activities, creating media-training packs, sending invitations and post-trip follow-ups. Occasional travel on press trips to accompany journalists may be required at times Support (trade) media interviews/ speaking engagements, with logistics and preparing briefing notes and/ or presentations for key team members Assist in maintaining high-value relationships with journalists and other contacts across trade press with excellent and timely communications at all times Monitoring and tracking press coverage (by reading papers, magazines and reviewing websites daily), as well as preparing and sharing reports as required Support all aspects of event planning, logistics, and on-site coordination for all trade (educationals / incentive) travel and events, and outreach Support with the coordination of industry events such as large-scale travel exhibitions, including venue sourcing, merchandising, staffing, supplier management, etc Manage entry process for (trade) awards nominations/ ceremonies and ensure coverage across all related B2B and Direct marketing channels Other ad-hoc administrative and planning duties as required.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Strong organisational skills with a detail-oriented and professional approach to tasks A proactive attitude, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively Strong written and verbal communication skills Interest in travel and leisure trends, with a willingness to learn and grow within the PR & Events (Marketing) field Project management skills and ability to take ownership of your projects Proficient using Microsoft Office programs (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) A team-player with a collaborative mindset and a positive attitude, able to stay calm in a busy environment Previous work experience in PR, marketing or Events is desirable but not essential Customer service experience is an advantage Flexibility to work on evenings/ weekends and travel as needed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Burton-On-Trent DE14 1SP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burton-On-Trent DE14 1SP