We're hiring
Betting and gaming B2B writer
The Role
Press Box PR is looking for a betting & gaming writer to join its B2B team and drive its next phase of growth.
Reporting into the B2B department head, the role would suit a content specialist who is comfortable writing press releases, interviewing industry leaders and communicating with clients.
The individual should have a significant portfolio of published work and should understand the preferences and requirements of working with trade journalists. You will have a proven track record in news, journalism or PR and should feel comfortable writing about a wide variety of topics.
The successful applicant will produce compelling content on behalf of clients, many of which are industry leaders. As such, the successful candidate will require a broad understanding of the gambling industry and its multiple stakeholders, from regulators and operators to lawyers and technology providers.
PR experience is not essential as Press Box PR has a proven track record of hiring journalists and enabling them to flourish and develop in a public relations role.
Press Box PR has committed to investing in its B2B department, which is both fast-moving and ambitious. The successful candidate will join the business at an exciting time as it prepares for a prolonged period of growth.
Job requirements
- A good understanding of news writing and content creation
- Expert knowledge of the betting & gaming industry
- Strong communication, planning and organisational skills
- Strong accountability and the ability to meet deadlines
- Strong internal and external stakeholder management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, remote and in-person
- Immaculate attention to detail
- A self-starter and ability to independently work on multiple projects
- Press Box PR operates a hybrid working model, which includes a combination of home, weekly work in the B2B Manchester office, and regular travel to meet stakeholders including clients, journalists and colleagues in the London office
- Willingness to travel both within the UK and abroad to attend trade shows, award ceremonies and conferences
Salary, Benefits & Perks
- Salary: £38,000 to £48,000 DOE
- Annual bonus scheme paying up to 15%
- Enhanced private pension
- Medicash
- Annual training budget
- 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Annual leave increases by one day for each year worked (up to five years)
How to apply
To apply, please send a CV and some examples of work that demonstrate your betting & gaming knowledge to hiring manager Jake Evans at jake.evans@pressboxpr.co.uk.
Press Box PR is an equal opportunities employer encouraging applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Press Box PR will cover costs of interview travel for applicants from outside of Manchester.