Manager, PR
Clear messaging. Strong positioning. Lasting impact.
We usually respond within three days
What you will do
Independently develop and lead comprehensive PR strategies that align with client goals and integrate seamlessly with other marketing channels like SEO and Paid Media
Act as the primary advisor for clients, managing expectations, presenting high-level recommendations, and addressing challenges proactively
Manage the end-to-end ideation and delivery of PR activities, including global launches and multi-channel campaigns, ensuring deliverables are managed cost-effectively and with a focus on ROI
Leverage deep media and influencer relationships to drive meaningful coverage and high-impact brand visibility
Oversee KPI management and consistently review performance to show value to our clients and identify trends, gaps, and strategic opportunities that keep clients ahead of the competition
Ensure all outreach activities and deadlines are met across multiple accounts while maintaining the highest quality standards
Align to our ‘Pioneering’ value by always spotting opportunities to go above and beyond, drive innovation, and further performance
Guide and mentor junior team members in PR best practices, fostering their professional growth and technical development
Identify inefficiencies in PR execution and reporting workflows and implement improvements to enhance team scalability and delivery
Support the growth of the agency by contributing to pitch development, ideation and providing compelling case studies
Proactively explore and implement new PR tools and ways of working to enhance overall team performance and creative output
Requirements
5+ Years of PR Experience. Proven success in delivering performance-led PR, preferably within a transferable sector, managing multiple clients while achieving impactful results
A deep understanding of how PR integrates with the wider marketing mix, particularly Brand, SEO, including AI search and LLMs, as well as Paid Media (paid social, influencer)
Established relationships with key media and influencers, with a track record of securing high-value, meaningful coverage
Experience in leading client discussions and a passion for guiding internal teams toward excellence
You understand the "science" of performance metrics and can align PR strategies with broader business goals and ROI
A proactive approach to anticipating client needs and offering strategic solutions that add genuine value
High proficiency in using PR technologies and data tools to identify trends and optimise PR performance
Diversity & Inclusion
Journey Further takes pride in creating an environment where everyone can be themselves. This starts with recruitment.
We pledge to make our roles as open as possible and to provide equal opportunities to everyone that is kind enough to give us their time. All recruitment decisions we take will be based solely on the positive skills and behaviours that applicants display and absolutely nothing else.
We do not discriminate based on any personal characteristic, we are a people first agency and we care about and celebrate individuals.
If something is important to you, it's important to us. If you have a particular need during the application process or during your time at Journey Further, please let us know.
- Department
- Organic
- Locations
- Leeds
- Yearly salary
- £34,000 - £40,000
- Employment type
- Full-time
Leeds
Perks & Benefits
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Flexibility
We understand that everyone works differently, so we provide them the freedom to work how they want, when they want and where they want. No role is ever fully remote as we want people to be spending time with one another in person – however, we will support you in making sure you are supported in what ways of working suit you best.
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Experience
Work alongside one of the most experienced digital teams in the industry, and collaborate directly with clients at some of the world’s largest brands and high-growth startups.
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Wellbeing
We actively care for our team’s physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
We run various company initiatives to help promote physical wellbeing – yoga, running club, 5-a-side football to name a few.
We believe in taking a proactive approach when it comes to all our people’s mental wellbeing. As such we have partnered with experts from Vitality as well as trained Mental Health First Aiders, who our people can turn to in times of need
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Trust
We believe in giving ambitious people incredible autonomy in their work. You’ll have the freedom to tackle complex problems and the support of some of the talented people in the industry to do so.
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Learning
Through our Learn Together sessions, Book Club and Podcast, we learn from the best minds in the world and apply the most valuable insight to the work we do and how we run the business.
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CSR
CSR is a key priority for the business. We’re currently working on how we can make a lasting, positive impact on the world around us.
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Benefits
Our benefits package is constantly evolving. In the UK it currently includes:
- Pension matched up to 4%
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Private medical insurance
- Personal health fund
- Home working allowance
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
- Unlimited unpaid holiday
In the US it currently includes:
- 401k matching
- Subsidized Medical, Dental & Vision
Company Life Insurance - Enhanced Maternity & Paternity cover
- Flexible and Remote working
- 19 days paid time off plus 12 federal holidays & office closure between Christmas and New Year.
- 1 additional day for observing a cultural, religious, or a personally meaningful occasion of their choice
- Unpaid time off
About Journey Further
Journey Further is a performance marketing agency working with the world's leading brands and fast-growth start-ups. We blend strategic thinking, creativity, digital channels and experimentation taking brands beyond performance.