Assistant Press Officer Placement

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Assistant Press Officer Placement

The company:

Porsche Cars GB has a strong heritage. Since our inception we have been committed to delivering the highest level of customer service and recognise that our staff are our strongest asset. An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are looking for a talented individual to join the Press Department. Our Intern Training Programme offers outstanding individuals a chance to gain invaluable experience and allows them the perfect start to their career.

This is a Placement Year position for a candidate currently studying a PR/Communications/Marketing/English Language Undergraduate degree at University, seeking a placement for their 3rd year. The role will commence in August 2021. Please ensure that you have read and understood the requirements of the role before applying.

Job Purpose:

To provide support to the PR team and assist with a number of PR projects as well as day to day press office tasks

Core Specific Responsibilities:

• To provide support to the PR team and assist with a number of PR projects as well as day to day press office tasks
• Handle and respond to basic media enquiries and requests
• Collate, review and archive media coverage
• Be responsible for updating internal press coverage and internal news, in particular Press Mail which is a weekly newsletter distributed to the network created by the Assistant Press Officer
• Assist with press car booking requests and documenting required media information
• Compile relevant press information for each press car booking
• Monitor central press inbox on a daily basis
• To work on special PR projects, as and when required
• Provide assistance at media launches and events
• Assist with research and content for Porsche press releases
• To offer pro-active and creative ideas to enhance the PR programme
• Monitor the PR department budget and assist with purchase and invoice processes
• Take ownership of department processes and control of information
• Contribute fully within the team, ensuring the right environment is maintained
• Deliver an agreed level of service to the media and internal customers, in line with the Company Values

The above list of Core Specific Responsibilities is not exhaustive. The intern is expected to carry out other duties as reasonably assigned from time to time, in line with their ability. The Company reserves the right to vary the role content, within reason, with consultation and agreement, in accordance with business requirements.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Access to a subsidised restaurant and coffee bar with £3.45 a day to spend *
• Free tea and coffee making facilities
• Staff Christmas party
• Charity project with all PCGB Interns
• Access to hundreds of online discounts through the My Discounts portal
• Training and development activities throughout your internship
• Corporate gym membership with PureGym only located next door to Head Office
• Bus pass for the Reading area*
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• An opportunity to visit the Porsche Experience Centre in Silverstone and drive all our current models on the track.

*Please note that this is a taxable benefit which is declared to HRMC

Those who pass the first stage will be offered a telephone interview on 18th or 19th January 2021. The final stage of the process will be an assessment centre on 19th February 2021, after which the successful candidate will be notified.

Please note that subject to the volume of applications received we may bring forward our application deadline and would recommend you make your application to the programme at the earliest possible convenience to ensure you do not miss out.

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