Betting and gaming B2B writer

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. 

• At least a year’s experience as a showbiz journalist at a mainstream online news publication or in agency as a digital PR 
• A thorough understanding of how entertainment, the royals and other relevant topics are covered in digital media in the UK and globally
• A great understanding of the entertainment calendar 
• A network of relevant journalist and editor contacts and an ability to grow more
• Ability and creative flair to respond to trending topics to produce stories and research features to secure mainstream media coverage 
• Ability to react creatively and efficiently to real-time news to generate coverage
• Strong editorial judgement in entertainment and trending/SEO topics
• Ability to create engaging and newsworthy copy 
• A willingness to proactively pitch to media publications

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• 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)

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.‍