Press Officer

SummaryBeing the UK's most trusted brand is a title we take seriously and it makes for a very busy press office! We're often the first place media come for comment on everything from economic and retail trends to product development and new store openings. We're proactive, creative, digital-first, approachable and always on! Definitely not just any press office! Fancy working for us? Read on to find out more.All the detailsWhats in it for you
Being a part of M&S is exactly that becoming a part and playing your part. Were an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and always evolving business built on core values.
Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special 20% Colleague discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food. A first-class welcome to M&S with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development. Having options to progress is something were proud of at M&S. Attractive annual bonus, based on company performance and personal objectives. Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days! Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices website. Including GymSave that offers up to 25% off Gym Memberships and the option to become an M&S Shareholder using our ShareSave & ShareBuy Schemes Charity Volunteer Day A paid day away from work to support your chosen charity. A very generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance Every colleague at M&S has access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support this includes access to our 24/7 Virtual GP, PAM Assist to support you & your family as well as many other schemes Family friendly policies to support lifes most important milestones including maternity leave, neo-natal
What youll do
Your key accountabilities will include Day to day support the team in all day-to-day aspects of Clothing, Home & Beauty PR in line with the team plans and focuses Product placement & media requests - develop ideas and plans for new product launches, campaigns, influencer activity and social activity that stands strong in the industry. Respond to journalist enquiries, understand the nature of the request, speak to experts to draft quotes and use experience to form appropriate response and considered messaging. Sell in stories on a wide variety of subjects and angles based on data and insight related to customer and subject. Minimise negative coverage and liaise with Corporate PR team where necessary Media relations
maintain strong relationships with fashion assistants/deputy editors and relevant media and influencers, engaging on topical stories and suggested plans to place Support media, influencer and celebrity gifting program Internal relations - maintain strong relationships with Business area /Marketing contacts ensuring PR is kept informed of business focuses and new product developments or launches. Inspire internal teams with relevant stories in the media, as well maintaining a strong profile of PR in the business Written assets and data
write and inspire media alerts, long form releases and social captions, prepare reports and research, collate CIU data to inform projects, and collate and edit information for briefing documents. Manage, design and print press materials
Who you are
Your skills and experience will include
Experience in Consumer PR essential Strong media, influencer and industry knowledge and contacts Honest and down to earth attitude with a can do approach Strong communication skills- written and verbal Love of fashion and M&S Everyones welcome
M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. Thats why were revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Theres never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact. Were an in-person business and have core collaboration days in our Support Centre each week. For most teams, this is 3 working days where we come together to collaborate, innovate, and serve our customers brilliantly. We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. #LI-FD1
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