The role of the PR Executive is to innovate, develop and execute the PR strategy a growing online media company – MadBid.com. The geographical focus is on UK and Ireland. You will be reporting directly to the management and working closely with colleagues in the marketing team. Your task is to create, further develop and implement our comprehensive PR programme.
Main focus lies in securing coverage in press, radio, TV as well as in the online space. High achieving candidates can progress to a PR Manager role to oversee the entire PR strategy of the company.

About the Company:
MadBid.com has a strong financial backing and it has been founded by City Bankers and consultants.
We currently advertise in all channels of marketing and have received PR related media coverage in BBC, GMTV, Sunday Times, The Daily Telegraph, only to mention a few. MadBid.com is currently executing an ambitious international expansion and is looking for a talented individual to lead our PR activities in the UK and Ireland, and also support our international objectives. Could you be the person we’re looking for?

About you:
You will have confident communication skills both written and oral, and possess an excellent command of the English language. You have a desire to gain a profound understanding of online media business and enjoy maintaining your existing relationships with the press and media. You will have built a considerable network of media contacts in the UK and possibly in Ireland. You will be knowledgeable about the Online arena; blogging, social media and online press. You are able to lead PR projects autonomously or under the direction of the Managing Director. You will also report directly to the MD. A solid delivery of PR results will be expected and new and exciting ideas will be required in a short period of time. PR initiatives should be well timed, planned and executed in tandem with ongoing marketing strategies. You will be disciplined and take a structured approach to managing your PR strategy and be fluent in MS Word, Power Point and Excel.

Additional details about the position:

* Freelance or permanent role –depending on the candidate (In-house preferred!)
* Occasionally work can be done from home
* Good connections with the media in the UK and Ireland
* Accurate with acute attention to detail
* Profound PR & marketing experience/knowledge
* Strong project management skills
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Copywriting skills and a creative flair
* Demonstrable credibility, enthusiasm and initiative
* Willing to walk the extra mile in order to achieve results to deadlines
* Understanding of online PR for SEO purposes
* Minimum 2 years of relevant experience


This position is open immediately. Remuneration according to experience.

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