Communications Executive

Job Description:

Communications Executive

Loughborough - (Hybrid Working)

£30,000 - £33,000 DOE

We are looking for a talented and detail-driven Communications Executive to join a growing in-house marketing team. This role is ideal for a strong writer with experience in copywriting, journalism, or communications who enjoys producing high-quality content while supporting PR and advertising activity.

The successful candidate will spend most of their time writing and refining press releases and blog content, while also providing key support to PR operations and coordinating occasional local print advertising.

Description of the role:

• Write and edit press releases, media comments, thought-leadership, blog, and website content.
• Turn leadership notes into polished expert commentary.
• Maintain brand tone, style, and quality across all communications.
• Review and refine PR agency drafts and materials.
• Track media coverage, competitor activity, and industry trends
• Liaise with the PR agency on assets, approvals, outreach, and backlinks.
• Review coverage reports and highlight key insights for internal stakeholders.
• Support award submissions, case studies, and directory listings
• Coordinate regional and local print advertising, including sourcing publications, costs, and deadlines.
• Ensure advertising assets are delivered on time, to specification, and tracked with cost logs.

About you:

• 2-5 years' experience in copywriting, journalism, PR, or communications
• Strong writing portfolio including press releases, commentary, and blogs.
• Good understanding of PR processes and media operations
• Basic awareness of print advertising formats
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Confident communicating with external partners and stakeholders

If you're a passionate writer who wants to see your words make a real business impact, this role offers the perfect balance of creativity, strategy, and responsibility!