PR & Communications Executive

Forsman & Bodenfors

. Support delivery of PR campaigns for D&AD Awards, Festival, Learn programmes, research, events and partnerships .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £28,000 - £36,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in media relations, including research, outreach, and relationship building with journalists and publications. Proficient in drafting communications materials and managing PR campaigns within the creative industries.

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Media RelationsDrafting Communications MaterialsResearch and AnalysisProject ManagementDigital and Social Media Understanding

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Hard Skills

Media ResearchPress Release WritingMedia PitchingCommunications ReportingDatabase Management

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsProactive Attitude

Certifications & Qualifications

Eligibility to Work in the UK

Industry Keywords

Public RelationsCreative IndustriesD&AD AwardsMedia CoverageInfluencer Outreach

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support delivery of PR campaigns for D&AD Awards, Festival, Learn programmes, research, events and partnerships
Research and identify journalists, publications, podcasts, broadcasters and media opportunities across UK and international markets
Build, update and maintain media lists and contact databases
Support day-to-day operation of the D&AD press office and coordinate media enquiries
Conduct media outreach and follow-ups and build journalist relationships
Draft press releases, media pitches, briefing documents and communications materials
Coordinate press assets, interviews, media attendance and accreditation
Monitor and log media coverage and industry news
Produce PR and communications reporting covering coverage, reach and sentiment
Research industry conversations and media trends
Support external communications and thought-leadership activity
Develop research and briefing materials for interviews, opinion pieces and speaking engagements
Draft key messages, Q&As and external communications materials
Maintain communications and forward-planning calendars
Research creative and cultural influencers and coordinate outreach, campaigns, invitations and follow-ups
Support communications involving ambassadors, judges, trustees, speakers and alumni
Collaborate with Marketing, Social and Content teams on campaigns and initiatives
Contribute to content across D&AD channels
Maintain planning documents, databases, calendars and shared resources
Coordinate meetings, events and external communications activity
Manage communications administration including suppliers, invoices and purchase orders
Develop understanding of D&AD programmes, audiences and the wider creative industries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous professional experience in PR, communications or a related role, either in-house or agency-side
Good understanding of media relations, including media research, building targeted media lists, pitching and journalist engagement
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience drafting communications materials
Excellent attention to detail
Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Confident carrying out research and identifying relevant stories, trends and opportunities
Proactive, curious and comfortable taking ownership of tasks while knowing when to seek input or guidance
Confident communicating and building relationships with colleagues and external contacts
Good understanding of digital and social media platforms
Strong interest in the creative industries and the issues shaping advertising, design and creativity
Appropriate documentation proving eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week
Diversity, equality, equity, inclusion and respect commitment
Reasonable adjustments available during the recruitment process