Position Overview & Specifications

PR & Social Media Executive

Pepper & Seed is a boutique PR and Communications agency specialising in luxury travel and hospitality. We deliver elevated, creative communications strategies for our clients with expert knowledge and an extensive network of industry connections, media, and tastemakers.

We are seeking a talented and experienced PR and Social Media Executive to join our energetic and driven team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for luxury travel and a proven track record of working with high-end travel and luxury brands. The PR & Social Media Executive will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with media and influencer contacts, pitching stories, managing, and creating social content. They will also coordinate press trips and events, working with key partners to prepare detailed itineraries.

The candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, a creative mindset, and the ability to build strong relationships. The candidate must also be highly organised, proactive, creative, and passionate about delivering excellent results.

You will be joining a creative, fun, and passionate team – you will need to jump on board with enthusiasm and agility as no one day is ever the same!

Roles and Responsibilities:

Responding to media requests with accurate and timely information.
Drafting press material including press releases, fact sheets and background documents
Distributing and pitching press releases and news to target media and influencers
Maintain the media database and influencer lists
Preparing monthly client reports including press coverage and social media results and evaluation
Supporting with the organisation of client events including handling invitations, guest lists and event planning and logistics
Supporting the Directors on PR campaigns and administration

SOCIAL

Managing the social media accounts for Pepper & Seed – preparing and publishing content
Managing the social media accounts for clients – creating a content calendar and preparing copy and content

The ideal candidate will:

possess excellent communication skills
demonstrate a good awareness of the media (print, digital and broadcast)
passion for travel and some experience of luxury hotels
passion for social media and creating compelling stories across social channels.
A creative flair and ability to come up with new ideas with a strong awareness of social media trends
be creative thinker who is willing to contribute ideas
work as a team player but also a self-starter – working as part of a small team in a start-up agency they will need to get involved in a broad range of activities
be highly organised and pay attention to detail.
Work with passion and care
Excellent networker
Results driven.
Good at troubleshooting

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

2+ year in a similar role
educated to degree level
Polished and confident communications skills
A genuine love and passion for travel, hospitality, communications, and social media.
An exceptional knowledge and interest in social, print and digital media.

Job Type: Full-time, remote working with regular meetings in London.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £20,000.00-£22,000.00 per year

Benefits: