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Havas Red UK is based in London and Manchester. We offer clients excellence across earned, social and experiential storytelling with content at our core—because our favourite type of thinking takes place at this intersection.
Havas Red is part of the Havas PR Global Collective and has offices in Australia (Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney), Indonesia (Jakarta), Philippines (Manila), Singapore, United Kingdom (London and Manchester) United States (Pittsburgh, Phoenix, New England and New York City) and Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City).
At Havas Red, we know that the lines of contemporary communication aren’t just crossing, but merging.
Our mission is to deliver the kind of incredible and effective Merged Media work that sets a new benchmark for each market we set foot in.
Powered by undeniable passion, fearless ambition and incredible ideas, Redsters own the earned and earn the owned. We are in the media, making the media, being the media.
What you will be working on
Media and Influencer Relations
- Prepare and keep up to date accurate, relevant media distribution lists
- Build media relationships across consumer lifestyle, mainstream and specialist outlets relevant to client base
- Research influencers relevant to the client
- Draft media releases, including research, writing and editing
- Monitor and report on client and industry media activity ensuring media coverage is provided in the best quality and as quickly as possible
- Plan and carry out media research and advise team on relevant opportunities for clients in consultation with account executives / account managers
- Participate in brainstorms to generate story ideas
Digital/Social
- Monitor and report on client, industry and competitor social media activity
Event management
- Assist with event management including research, venue, catering, talent selection and management
The basics
- Liaise and attend meetings with clients, media, prospective clients and internal teams (Red Havas and the broader HKX Village) where applicable
- Produce meeting reports noting actions and ensuring appropriate interaction and follow up
- Maintain and update client, media and supplier databases
- Assist with the design and content of documents and proposals
- Participate as an active and interested team member, providing support to colleagues and taking every opportunity presented to learn and develop the 'art of consulting' including approach, response, message and knowledge delivery
- Ensure refreshments, tech and meeting prep is completed, supporting the team
Skills we’re looking for
- Written communication for Press releases, case studies, briefing documents, fact packs, biographies, WIP notes, media invitations and social copy
- Organisation skills
- Project management skills
- Creativity and openness to share creative ideas
- Has a finger on the pulse of the news, is clued up on culture, celebrity and trends
- Interpersonal skills and relationship development
On the platform programme you'll benefit from
HR benefits
- Free breakfast in the office
- Wellbeing and mental health support
- Yulife - wellbeing app
- Gym discount
- Employee assistance programme
Training and development sessions
- Communication
- Productivity
- Career Development
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Networking
- Industry Insights
- Group Projects
