Press/Publicity Assistant for Emma Holland PR
Emma Holland PR (EHPR) Closing date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026
- Full time
- £25k-£30k
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Specific management for tour production PR, liaising with press officers at regional venues, ensuring they have the press materials needed for pitching the production, pushing for all PR opportunities with them, chasing for press lists ahead of the press night, and ensuring all reviews are sent to EHPR asap for distribution to clients.
Assisting on major PR campaigns and development. Helping to brainstorm and devise PR campaigns for each production, then to take responsibility for specific pitches within the campaign.
Managing administration connected with running accounts including maintenance of campaign documents, updates and reports and ensuring all emailing lists are constantly updated when contacts leave/change
Ensure coverage is fact checked for accuracy before sending to clients.
Creating and managing press lists
Conduct research to support PR planning for each individual campaign.
Sending press releases where appropriate and resizing and distributing press images.
Helping to book in and organise press tickets for press nights and other performances.
Attending press nights and then distributing all reviews as soon as possible after.
Providing briefing notes to talent, clients and media as required.
Distribution of press cuttings to clients, and tune ins ahead of radio/TV interviews
Pitching to journalists and following up with press materials as required.
Dealing with day-to-day requests for images, footage and press information.
Seasonal highlight pitching.
Maintaining production details on EHPR's Website and adding new productions as and when we announce them.
Curating, scheduling, posting and sharing content on EHPR's X and Instagram accounts alongside the other press/publicity assistant and taking responsibility for devising social media plans and schedules for all productions.
Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, Experience
Essential
At least two years-experience in theatre PR or a relevant field.
Passionate about theatre/the Arts
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Press/Publicity Assistant for Emma Holland PR
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026
- Location: UK-wide
How to Apply
For more information and to send a CV and covering letter please email: [email protected]
Please note the deadline to receive applications is on Friday 30 October at 5pm.
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Emma Holland PR (EHPR)
Created in 2011, Emma Holland has combined her contacts, experience and expertise to establish Emma Holland PR as a leading specialised boutique press agency for theatre in London and across the UK. Emma and her team manage the publicity for a wide variety of productions, from leading West End musicals and drama, to circus, burlesque and children's theatre.