Kaizen Search Limited
Manchester, Lancashire
We are seeking an ambitious, creative Digital PR Assistant to join our specialist team About Kaizen Kaizen Search Marketing is an AI enabled performance marketing agency specialising in SEO, PR, and Social Media. We help clients Conquer the Search-Verse and grow their online discoverability. Job Summary Our PR team is responsible for crafting stories and campaigns that get our clients front and centre in the media and we're looking for an ambitious PR Assistant to join us. You will be responsible for building relationships with journalists in top tier national and global media publications across a variety of industries, writing press releases and pitch emails to ensure our stories get coverage. You will work closely with our PR Executives and Account Managers to maintain Kaizen's standards and achieve KPI success, in return you will gain exposure and experience to set you up for a career in PR. You will be engaged with current affairs, follow the latest trends across social media and have strong writing skills that will help you craft brilliantly creative email pitches to journalists. Key Responsibilities Create exciting and engaging press releases and pitch emails Build up your own network of journalist contacts, becoming a trusted source of content for them Curate your own media lists, using our in house tool suite as well as your own initiative and research to spot and find relevant contacts Spot relevant and timely reactive opportunities for your clients, pitching these stories internally and assisting with production when needed Position your clients as experts in the media, regularly sharing quotes and expert commentary with journalists Consistently gain top-tier coverage in online publications Build deep understanding of your client's industry Understand how to craft a successful Digital PR campaign, developing your knowledge of newsworthy hooks and topics Pitch expert comments to journalists, acting with speed to spot opportunities and craft responses Contribute to ongoing reporting for clients Develop your knowledge of industry leading tools such as SEMRush, Ahrefs and Buzzstream Regularly follow the news to help you understand how to gain cut-through in the media Understand the latest trends on key social media platforms and incorporate into your work Contribute creative ideas in our ideation process across a variety of clients Share campaigns and ideas that we can aspire to achieving with the team to drive inspiration and creativity Personal Specification Hybrid working from our London or Manchester office 2 days a week Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills Creative thinker with the ability to think on your feet Strong understanding of the news and latest trends Team player who is motivated by working with others and a strong communicator High attention to detail and pride in your output - your work will be visible to thousands of people Experience in a PR or digital role will be a bonus but is not essential Organised with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously 30 days holiday + Bank Holidays Work from anywhere - from your home, our London office, a co-working space or up to 6 months abroad £1,000 training budget per year to help develop you in your role Cycle to Work Scheme - through salary sacrifice, you choose a bike and the rental cost comes out of your salary each month Team socials throughout the year Charity volunteer days - 3 days a year to work for a charity of your choice Childcare Scheme - to help cover childcare costs through salary sacrifice A clear personal development plan to help you progress in your chosen pathway
We are seeking an ambitious, creative Digital PR Assistant to join our specialist team About Kaizen Kaizen Search Marketing is an AI enabled performance marketing agency specialising in SEO, PR, and Social Media. We help clients Conquer the Search-Verse and grow their online discoverability. Job Summary Our PR team is responsible for crafting stories and campaigns that get our clients front and centre in the media and we're looking for an ambitious PR Assistant to join us. You will be responsible for building relationships with journalists in top tier national and global media publications across a variety of industries, writing press releases and pitch emails to ensure our stories get coverage. You will work closely with our PR Executives and Account Managers to maintain Kaizen's standards and achieve KPI success, in return you will gain exposure and experience to set you up for a career in PR. You will be engaged with current affairs, follow the latest trends across social media and have strong writing skills that will help you craft brilliantly creative email pitches to journalists. Key Responsibilities Create exciting and engaging press releases and pitch emails Build up your own network of journalist contacts, becoming a trusted source of content for them Curate your own media lists, using our in house tool suite as well as your own initiative and research to spot and find relevant contacts Spot relevant and timely reactive opportunities for your clients, pitching these stories internally and assisting with production when needed Position your clients as experts in the media, regularly sharing quotes and expert commentary with journalists Consistently gain top-tier coverage in online publications Build deep understanding of your client's industry Understand how to craft a successful Digital PR campaign, developing your knowledge of newsworthy hooks and topics Pitch expert comments to journalists, acting with speed to spot opportunities and craft responses Contribute to ongoing reporting for clients Develop your knowledge of industry leading tools such as SEMRush, Ahrefs and Buzzstream Regularly follow the news to help you understand how to gain cut-through in the media Understand the latest trends on key social media platforms and incorporate into your work Contribute creative ideas in our ideation process across a variety of clients Share campaigns and ideas that we can aspire to achieving with the team to drive inspiration and creativity Personal Specification Hybrid working from our London or Manchester office 2 days a week Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills Creative thinker with the ability to think on your feet Strong understanding of the news and latest trends Team player who is motivated by working with others and a strong communicator High attention to detail and pride in your output - your work will be visible to thousands of people Experience in a PR or digital role will be a bonus but is not essential Organised with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously 30 days holiday + Bank Holidays Work from anywhere - from your home, our London office, a co-working space or up to 6 months abroad £1,000 training budget per year to help develop you in your role Cycle to Work Scheme - through salary sacrifice, you choose a bike and the rental cost comes out of your salary each month Team socials throughout the year Charity volunteer days - 3 days a year to work for a charity of your choice Childcare Scheme - to help cover childcare costs through salary sacrifice A clear personal development plan to help you progress in your chosen pathway
Foreveraudio
The Company We are an award-winning (Cinema Audio Society, Music & Sound, Promax UK, Vox, Campaign) world class leader in audio services, providing clients with a full offering to deliver any requirement needed in audio advertising, content or production across the globe. We're based in the UK and USA and our 8 studios in Central London are a centre of excellence. We have creative, media, studios and digital under one roof and work on radio, Spotify and digital audio advertising; audio post for TV and films; audiobooks; podcasts; music; foreign dubbing; gaming and digital campaigns to support audio experiences. Our clients include Spotify (we are their creative partner in the UK & North America), Acast, Netflix, Amazon, Cartoon Network, Disney, Guinness, Paddy Power Betfair, Audible and Penguin Random House. We're a mix of arty, geeky, techy, sporty, creative types who deliver exceptional products for our clients every single day. Diversity and inclusion matter to us and we welcome your uniqueness. We are committed to developing the audio industry and its future talent. We're an active supporter of initiatives to inspire, train and develop young talent and open our doors to introduce people into our industry. In the last few years we've donated time and money to Macmillan Cancer Support, The Malaria Foundation and Crisis, and we intend to do a lot more. We're big on culture, teamwork and growth opportunities, and we've got exciting plans for the future which we'd love you to be part of. Our Values 1 - We're on the same wavelength We're one team. We support each other. We work together to achieve collective success. 2 - Wehear every pin drop We care about the details. We deliver on what we promise. We take responsibility. 3 - We're all ears We care passionately about our clients. We provide exceptional customer service. We build long term partnerships. The Person We Are Looking For You love customer service and are looking for a career in audio production or account management. As the face of the studios and the first point of contact for most visitors, you will effortlessly welcome and assist clients, ensuring their comfort and needs are met through impeccable service, a warm demeanour, and clear communication. Your adept multitasking abilities will shine as you navigate busy reception periods with poise, and prepare studios for upcoming sessions, all while upholding an impeccable attention to detail and a positive attitude. Beyond client care, you will play an integral role in our production operations by providing administrative support to all teams, from account management to production. This is a varied role, helping with client liaison, project management, voiceover casting, scheduling, proof reading, preparing assets, overseeing scripts, invoices and receipts, as well as stock taking, running reports, updating our CRM system, organising events and helping with data entry. If you are ready to leave an indelible mark on our studio's hospitality and audio experience and collaborate with our diverse team, we invite you to join us in redefining excellence in audio. This position may lead to a career in audio production or account management. Key Responsibilities Front of House Elements Meeting and greeting clients, actors and guests into the building, adhering to strict check in/check out procedures. Providing food and refreshments to all visitors. Answering the phone and taking incoming messages. Providing guests with access passes where applicable. Help with unlocking/locking and alarming premises. Ensuring the studios, communal areas and kitchenettes are sufficiently stocked and organising regular stock takes. General cleaning duties, including tidying down of studios, communal areas and kitchenettes (including emptying dishwashers, hoovering, wiping down of surfaces etc.). Maintaining any equipment specifically used for hospitality (coffee machines etc.). Managing receipts and additional administrative support. Postal or courier administration. Support dealing with any additional cleaning issues via an external supplier. Assisting with the planning and organisation of team social events. Audio Team Assistant Elements Assist with proof reading, voiceover castings and music selection for ads. Support the account management team to deliver media campaigns and creative projects. Liaise with clients when needed. Help with scheduling of remote and studio recordings. Use scheduling systems to input and track projects from brief to broadcast. Logging and approvals of third party costs, invoices and cost tracking. Support teams across all aspects of admin. Hospitality experience is a must. Must work in the office 5 days a week. Remote working not available. Interest in a fast paced working environment - no two days are the same! High level of organisational skills and experience. Excellent attention to detail. Friendly, proactive and able to work on your own initiative. Ability to problem solve and work under pressure. Confident, friendly, approachable and a team player. Good level of experience using Apple Macs and Google Docs. Understanding of receipt management and basic cost tracking. Confidence and calm under pressure dealing with celebrity clientele. Must be eligible to work in the UK. Bonus Points Being conversationally fluent in other languages is a bonus - please include details of this in your application. First Aid or Fire Warden training. Previous production experience is essential, preferably in a post production facility. This role is based onsite at our studios on Tottenham Court Road, London, 5 days a week, no remote working. Averaging 45 hours per week. Daily start/end times will vary based on session start/ends. Requirements for most days range between 8 am - 6 pm with occasional evening work required. Salary and Benefits London Living Wage. 25 days leave per annum, with 3 to be taken between Christmas & New Year. This entitlement is in addition to the usual 8 UK bank and public holidays. Subsidised Bupa medical care. Life Insurance. Cycle to work scheme. Season ticket loan scheme. Eye Care scheme with Specsavers. from Unum (a health and wellbeing app). The Hiring Process It's really important that we are a right fit for each other. Therefore we usually have three chats; phone, online and in person. This is so we can get to know each other properly which is really important for you and us, as we want you to be with us for a long time so you need to know it's right for you too. Apply Please apply with your CV and a covering letter and tell us why you'd like to join us and how you'd add brilliance to our team. Please include Front of House & Audio Team Assistant as the subject in any application emails to . Candidates need to have the right to work in the UK. Please note, this is not a sound engineering role. No agencies please.
The Company We are an award-winning (Cinema Audio Society, Music & Sound, Promax UK, Vox, Campaign) world class leader in audio services, providing clients with a full offering to deliver any requirement needed in audio advertising, content or production across the globe. We're based in the UK and USA and our 8 studios in Central London are a centre of excellence. We have creative, media, studios and digital under one roof and work on radio, Spotify and digital audio advertising; audio post for TV and films; audiobooks; podcasts; music; foreign dubbing; gaming and digital campaigns to support audio experiences. Our clients include Spotify (we are their creative partner in the UK & North America), Acast, Netflix, Amazon, Cartoon Network, Disney, Guinness, Paddy Power Betfair, Audible and Penguin Random House. We're a mix of arty, geeky, techy, sporty, creative types who deliver exceptional products for our clients every single day. Diversity and inclusion matter to us and we welcome your uniqueness. We are committed to developing the audio industry and its future talent. We're an active supporter of initiatives to inspire, train and develop young talent and open our doors to introduce people into our industry. In the last few years we've donated time and money to Macmillan Cancer Support, The Malaria Foundation and Crisis, and we intend to do a lot more. We're big on culture, teamwork and growth opportunities, and we've got exciting plans for the future which we'd love you to be part of. Our Values 1 - We're on the same wavelength We're one team. We support each other. We work together to achieve collective success. 2 - Wehear every pin drop We care about the details. We deliver on what we promise. We take responsibility. 3 - We're all ears We care passionately about our clients. We provide exceptional customer service. We build long term partnerships. The Person We Are Looking For You love customer service and are looking for a career in audio production or account management. As the face of the studios and the first point of contact for most visitors, you will effortlessly welcome and assist clients, ensuring their comfort and needs are met through impeccable service, a warm demeanour, and clear communication. Your adept multitasking abilities will shine as you navigate busy reception periods with poise, and prepare studios for upcoming sessions, all while upholding an impeccable attention to detail and a positive attitude. Beyond client care, you will play an integral role in our production operations by providing administrative support to all teams, from account management to production. This is a varied role, helping with client liaison, project management, voiceover casting, scheduling, proof reading, preparing assets, overseeing scripts, invoices and receipts, as well as stock taking, running reports, updating our CRM system, organising events and helping with data entry. If you are ready to leave an indelible mark on our studio's hospitality and audio experience and collaborate with our diverse team, we invite you to join us in redefining excellence in audio. This position may lead to a career in audio production or account management. Key Responsibilities Front of House Elements Meeting and greeting clients, actors and guests into the building, adhering to strict check in/check out procedures. Providing food and refreshments to all visitors. Answering the phone and taking incoming messages. Providing guests with access passes where applicable. Help with unlocking/locking and alarming premises. Ensuring the studios, communal areas and kitchenettes are sufficiently stocked and organising regular stock takes. General cleaning duties, including tidying down of studios, communal areas and kitchenettes (including emptying dishwashers, hoovering, wiping down of surfaces etc.). Maintaining any equipment specifically used for hospitality (coffee machines etc.). Managing receipts and additional administrative support. Postal or courier administration. Support dealing with any additional cleaning issues via an external supplier. Assisting with the planning and organisation of team social events. Audio Team Assistant Elements Assist with proof reading, voiceover castings and music selection for ads. Support the account management team to deliver media campaigns and creative projects. Liaise with clients when needed. Help with scheduling of remote and studio recordings. Use scheduling systems to input and track projects from brief to broadcast. Logging and approvals of third party costs, invoices and cost tracking. Support teams across all aspects of admin. Hospitality experience is a must. Must work in the office 5 days a week. Remote working not available. Interest in a fast paced working environment - no two days are the same! High level of organisational skills and experience. Excellent attention to detail. Friendly, proactive and able to work on your own initiative. Ability to problem solve and work under pressure. Confident, friendly, approachable and a team player. Good level of experience using Apple Macs and Google Docs. Understanding of receipt management and basic cost tracking. Confidence and calm under pressure dealing with celebrity clientele. Must be eligible to work in the UK. Bonus Points Being conversationally fluent in other languages is a bonus - please include details of this in your application. First Aid or Fire Warden training. Previous production experience is essential, preferably in a post production facility. This role is based onsite at our studios on Tottenham Court Road, London, 5 days a week, no remote working. Averaging 45 hours per week. Daily start/end times will vary based on session start/ends. Requirements for most days range between 8 am - 6 pm with occasional evening work required. Salary and Benefits London Living Wage. 25 days leave per annum, with 3 to be taken between Christmas & New Year. This entitlement is in addition to the usual 8 UK bank and public holidays. Subsidised Bupa medical care. Life Insurance. Cycle to work scheme. Season ticket loan scheme. Eye Care scheme with Specsavers. from Unum (a health and wellbeing app). The Hiring Process It's really important that we are a right fit for each other. Therefore we usually have three chats; phone, online and in person. This is so we can get to know each other properly which is really important for you and us, as we want you to be with us for a long time so you need to know it's right for you too. Apply Please apply with your CV and a covering letter and tell us why you'd like to join us and how you'd add brilliance to our team. Please include Front of House & Audio Team Assistant as the subject in any application emails to . Candidates need to have the right to work in the UK. Please note, this is not a sound engineering role. No agencies please.