Job Description

Job Title: PR & Social Media Assistant

Location: London (on-site at our teahouse, occasional event-based travel)?

Job Type: Full-time?Working Hours: The standard workload is carried out on weekdays, while special business meetings and events may occasionally be scheduled on weekends.?

Annual Salary: Up to 20,000, with additional business expense reimbursements and performance-based bonuses will be provided.?

About Lotus Realm

Lotus Realm is a pioneering cultural teahouse and cocktail lounge in the heart of London, blending Chinese tea heritage, wellness philosophy, and contemporary aesthetics. Our mission is to foster cultural connection and sensory experience through meaningful hospitality.

Position Overview

We are looking for a proactive and creative PR & Social Media Assistant to support our brand communications, content output, and event coordination. You'll work directly with one of our co-founders to help shape the voice and presence of Lotus Realm across digital platforms and in real-life collaborations.

This role is ideal for someone early in their communications career who is eager to contribute to a growing cultural brand.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in planning and executing PR campaigns, partnerships, and media outreach
Draft and proofread press releases, event copy, and partnership proposals
Create, schedule, and manage content across platforms (Instagram, Xiaohongshu, TikTok, etc.)
Track engagement, feedback, and analytics to improve future content
Support event planning and on-site coordination for press and influencer events
Maintain media contact databases and respond to outreach
Collaborate closely with design, bar, and management teams for content accuracy
Requirements

1+ year experience in PR, marketing, social media, or communications (internships included)
Excellent writing and copyediting skills
Familiarity with social media platforms (especially Instagram & Xiaohongshu)
Organised, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Fluent in English; fluency in Cantonese is strongly preferred ?Mandarin fluency is a plus
Comfortable working occasional evenings for events or launches
What We Offer

Annual salary up to 20,000, depending on experience
Exposure to a dynamic startup environment at the intersection of culture, food, and design
Creative freedom and mentorship from founders
Staff drinks & venue discounts
Opportunities for skill growth in cross-cultural branding and experiential PR
Schedule

Daytime schedule, 6 days/week
Occasional evening shifts to support events or content shoots
Flexibility possible around event timelines
How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short writing sample or link to past social content (if available). Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and creative task.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 20,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PR & Social Media Assistant