£30,000 - £35,000 • WildKat • London
WildKat is seeking an experienced full-time PR Manager to join our London office and lead impactful campaigns within the classical music and cultural industries. You will work closely with our global team, including Directors, PR Managers, and Digital Marketing specialists, to craft and execute innovative PR strategies that generate high-profile coverage and publicity for our clients.
We are looking for someone who has experience in leading campaigns in the performing arts, ideally in classical music, is well-organised, hard-working and enthusiastic, as well as friendly and approachable. You should enjoy working with a close-knit team, across all our offices, with the ability to both collaborate and work independently.
Key responsibilities include:
- Client management: Oversee a portfolio of clients, helping them to achieve their PR objectives.
- Campaign innovation: Think creatively about campaign strategies, utilising fresh connections and new methods to approach your work.
- Digital integration: Collaborate with our Digital Team to incorporate emerging technologies and digital media into PR campaigns.
- Leadership: Take a leading role in developing and executing unique, creative PR campaigns to elevate both client brands and WildKat’s reputation.
- Content creation: Draft a variety of materials such as fact sheets, biographies, and blog posts, tailored to client needs.
- Media relations: Build and maintain relationships with journalists, securing media coverage and managing client appearances at key industry events.
- Networking: Actively network within the classical music and arts industries to expand your influence and promote WildKat.
- Team development: Mentor and guide junior team members, helping them grow into future leadership roles.
Essential qualifications:
- At least 2-3 years of experience in arts PR (ideally classical music).
- Well-versed in classical music and the arts, with a deep understanding of industry nuances.
- Have your own established contact book of arts journalists and relationships with relevant media.
- Able to devise forward-thinking campaigns while staying adaptable under pressure.
- Strong written and verbal abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
- Able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
Salary:
We are offering a salary range of £30,000- £35,000 per annum, subject to your experience. The start date will be agreed with the successful applicant, but we are looking for someone to begin as soon as possible.
About WildKat:
WildKat is an international creative agency specializing in classical music and the performing arts. We provide PR, marketing, branding, social media, and event management services to a diverse roster of artists and institutions. With offices in London, Berlin, Paris and New York, we offer a dynamic and collaborative environment, where you’ll have opportunities for professional growth and travel. Our client roster includes VOCES8, Angel Blue, NYO, Alexandre Kantorow, Bamberg Symphony, Dresden Philharmonic, Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy, London Sinfonietta, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Tenebrae, Tafelmusik, and more. Benefits include a monthly allocation of 6-hour workdays, personalised skills training, milestone sabbaticals, and more.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented groups, including people of colour, trans, and non-binary candidates.
To apply:
Send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to hello@wildkatpr.com with “PR Manager London” in the subject line.
Please include examples of relevant campaigns and how your values align with those at WildKat. If you are interested in joining the team but would like to apply at a more junior or senior level, please make this clear in your cover letter with salary expectations.
Deadline for application submissions: 8th October 2024 at 5pm.