Press Assistant

Do you have a strong interest in the music business? Are you looking to start a career in PR and work with some of the industry’s most influential companies?

About us

Name PR is one of the UK’s leading music communications consultancies, with a small close-knit team based in North London. For over 20 years we have led campaigns for clients spanning all areas of the industry, from artist and label services companies to record labels, music trade associations and music tech startups. Our business clients include AEI Music, the Association of Independent Music (AIM), Believe, the Face-value European Alliance for Ticketing (FEAT), IDOL, Proper Music Group, Reactional Music, Sony Music’s 4th Floor Creative, and the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN). For a full list see here. We also have a consumer PR division, which works with concerts, awards shows, festivals and more. 

About the role

We are looking for a press assistant to join our trade team working on industry-facing campaigns. You will work across multiple client accounts, writing press releases, pitching stories to journalists, carrying out research, and supporting with admin. This is a fast-paced role, where you will need to juggle multiple deadlines, and two days are rarely the same. As a small team, there is lots of opportunity to get stuck in, and you will also receive plenty of on-the-job training and support with a view to progressing quickly. There may also be opportunities to help out on projects with our consumer team.



What we’re looking for

• Excellent writing skills


• Strong attention to detail


• Excellent personal organisation and time management


• A keen interest in the workings of the music industry


• Some experience in a music business or PR-related role would be a bonus

Salary

This role will be paid at the new London Living Wage: £25,650 PA

Other benefits

• Generous personal wellness budget, covering gym membership and more


• Hybrid working 


• Opportunities to attend industry events and conferences

How to apply

Please email recruitment@namemusic.net with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role, including details of any relevant experience and why you’d be a good fit. It would also be great if you could let us know where you saw the job advertised. 

The deadline for applications is midnight on Monday 20th November. However, we will be interviewing on a rolling basis so would encourage you to send in your application as soon as possible. 

If you have any questions about the role or application process please feel free to drop an email to Erin at erin@namemusic.net. 

Name PR is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in its hiring and welcomes all applicants, regardless of age, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.