Head of PR & Communications (Social Media Agency)

Location: London, hybrid — 3 days in the office and 2 days from home

Company

hirify.global is an independent social media agency creating social, content and culture-led campaigns for brands including Burger King, Lidl, Deliveroo and Compare the Market.

What you will do

• Own and develop hirify.global’s PR strategy and media presence across the UK and US.
• Build relationships with journalists and editors and secure proactive editorial coverage.
• Develop thought leadership through opinion pieces, trend reports, whitepapers, interviews and other content.
• Lead awards strategy, entries, speaker programmes, conferences, panels, podcasts and industry events.
• Turn agency work, expertise, recognition and credentials into PR, social content and new business opportunities.
• Monitor coverage and performance, report impact to leadership and refine the communications approach.

Requirements

• Significant agency PR or trade communications experience, either in-house at an agency or within a specialist PR consultancy.
• Strong UK and US media experience and an understanding of how to tailor stories for both markets.
• Established relationships with journalists and editors at leading trade titles such as Campaign, The Drum, PRWeek, Adweek and Ad Age.
• Exceptional writing skills across press releases, award entries, editorial pitches, thought leadership and social content.
• Ability to work independently, manage senior stakeholders, identify opportunities and own the PR pipeline.
• Commercial understanding of how PR can strengthen agency credibility and support prospective and current client relationships.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with three office days and two home-working days each week.
• Two weeks of work from anywhere as a benefit.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus a birthday day and wellbeing day off.
• Private healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme and technology scheme.
• Office breakfast, snacks, drinks and a dog-friendly workplace.
• Weekly socials, book club, social club and an inclusive culture focused on collaboration, creativity and professional growth.