PR Assistant

Take the next step in your digital marketing career as an Italian Digital PR Assistant, working on creative campaigns that secure media coverage across the Italian market.

Company Overview

The Opportunity Hub UK is recruiting on behalf of a growing London-based digital marketing agency specialising in SEO, Digital PR and social media.

The agency works with a diverse range of brands, delivering creative, data-led campaigns designed to increase online visibility and generate measurable results.

With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration and professional development, the agency provides an environment where ambitious individuals can develop their skills and gain valuable experience within international digital PR.

Job Overview

We are looking for an Italian Digital PR Assistant to join a specialist Digital PR team in London, offering a salary of £28,000 to £30,000.

This is a hybrid position requiring office attendance every Tuesday and Thursday, with the remaining three days working remotely. The office is approximately a 5-minute walk from Old Street Underground station.

As an Italian Digital PR Assistant, you will help secure media coverage and high-quality backlinks across leading Italian publications. You will build relationships with journalists, write engaging media pitches in Italian and identify opportunities to generate coverage through breaking news and emerging trends.

Fluency in written Italian is essential, as you will regularly read Italian news, write media communications and translate campaign content between Italian and English.

The business is looking for someone available for an immediate start. Previous PR experience is advantageous but not essential.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Building relationships with journalists across leading Italian national, regional and industry publications
• Writing engaging and newsworthy media pitches in Italian
• Securing high-quality media coverage and backlinks through Digital PR campaigns
• Monitoring Italian, UK and international news to identify relevant media opportunities
• Translating campaign content between English and Italian
• Researching and creating targeted media lists for outreach campaigns
• Identifying reactive PR and newsjacking opportunities
• Monitoring social media trends to support creative campaign ideas
• Contributing ideas during campaign brainstorming sessions
• Working closely with PR Executives and Account Managers to deliver campaign objectives
• Tracking media coverage and reporting on campaign performance

Here are the skills you'll need:

• Excellent Italian reading and writing skills are essential
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading abilities in both Italian and English
• A genuine interest in Italian news, media, current affairs and social media trends
• Creative thinking and the ability to identify interesting stories
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confidence communicating with journalists and building professional relationships
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Previous experience in PR, digital marketing or journalism would be beneficial but is not essential
• Ability to commute to the London office every Tuesday and Thursday
• Availability to start immediately or at short notice

Work Permissions

You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Here are the benefits of this job:

• Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 per annum
• Hybrid working: Two office days per week, Tuesday and Thursday. Three from home.
• Location: Central London, approximately 5 minutes' walk from Old Street station
• Opportunity to work on international Digital PR campaigns
• Hands-on experience working with leading Italian media publications
• Training and development within SEO and Digital PR
• Exposure to creative campaigns across multiple industries
• Opportunity to develop relationships with international journalists
• Career progression opportunities within a growing digital marketing agency
• Collaborative working environment with experienced PR professionals

Pursuing a Career in Digital PR

A career as an Italian Digital PR Assistant provides an excellent foundation for developing specialist skills in international media relations, content creation, SEO and digital marketing. With businesses increasingly investing in online visibility and international growth, professionals who combine language skills with digital PR expertise can access a wide range of career opportunities.

Whether you are beginning your career or looking to develop existing marketing experience, this Italian Digital PR Assistant position offers valuable industry exposure and a pathway towards roles such as Digital PR Executive, Senior Digital PR Executive and Digital PR Account Manager.

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Language:

• Italian (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London EC2A4RX