Senior PR Specialist

Cognito is a fast growing, international PR, marketing, and communications agency. We specialize in helping finance, technology, and professional services organizations, from large international players to cutting-edge start-ups, grow their business and manage their reputations. 

We are looking for an experienced and driven PR specialist to join our team. The candidate is a media relations specialist, with experience in pitching to journalists. This candidate also has experience crafting stories and pitches to generate coverage primarily through earned media, combined with an understanding of how stories combine with digital and online platforms.

Working directly with senior communications teams and C-suite spokespeople within client organizations, you will be responsible for the oversight and high-quality delivery of all client deliverables and coordinating the day-to-day running of PR accounts, ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget and to the Cognito standard.

This is the ideal role for someone looking to develop their skills quickly, take a hands-on approach with developing and winning new business, and work directly with senior stakeholders to shape market leading media relations programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow relationships with journalists, influencers, creators, press and media outlets (including finance & business press)
  Monitor, analyze and report on client/industry related news to inspire story ideas
  Proactive pitching on behalf of clients for comment, byline, op-ed and broadcast opportunities
  Writing of media materials including briefing docs, client quotes, and pitches
• Maintain up to date media lists, features and journal databases
  Administrative support for projects and retainers including preparation of agendas, meeting notes, tracker documents etc.
  Coordinate media interviews for clients
  Manage the day-to-day client relationships with a diverse portfolio of clients

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Business or related field
  A minimum of one year relevant experience
  Dutch native speaker and at least one other European language, any other languages is a plus.
  Agency experience preferred but not required
  Understanding of the financial services industry desired