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Digital P.R Specialist

United Kingdom · Remote OK

$25k–$26k/yr

Mid level

Digital P.R Specialist Department: Digital Marketing Services Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Remote/UK Reporting To: Shaistav Khullar Compensation: £25,000 - £26,400 / year Description LOCALiQ are a dig…

Skills: Digital PR, Backlink Acquisition, Press Release Writing, Media Pitching, Data Analysis

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Digital News Editor – Western Telegraph

Haverfordwest, Wales, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Senior

Digital News Editor – Western Telegraph Application Deadline: 17 July 2026 Department: Editorial Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Haverfordwest Reporting To: Clare Snowdon Description The Western Telegrap…

Skills: Digital Journalism, News Editing, Content Management Systems, Data Analytics, Team Leadership

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Business Development Manager

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Mid level

Business Development Manager Application Deadline: 30 July 2026 Department: Sales and Commercial Employment Type: Permanent Location: Newcastle Reporting To: Samantha Linfoot Compensation: £35,000 / year Description Busi…

Skills: B2B Sales, New Business Development, Relationship Building, Pipeline Management, Consultative Selling

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Business Development Consultant

York, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Mid level

Business Development Consultant Application Deadline: 30 July 2026 Department: Sales and Commercial Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: York Reporting To: Sarah Charlesworth Compensation: £32,000 / year Desc…

Skills: B2B Sales, Outbound Prospecting, Cold Calling, Account Management, Consultative Selling

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Business Development Consultant

United Kingdom · Hybrid

Mid level

Business Development Consultant Application Deadline: 30 July 2026 Department: Sales and Commercial Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Remote/UK Reporting To: Mike Wheadon Description We are seeking a comme…

Skills: Media Sales, Advertising Strategy, New Business Development, Account Management, Digital Revenue Growth

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Business Development Consultant

Bradford, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Mid level

Business Development Consultant Application Deadline: 30 July 2026 Department: Sales and Commercial Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Bradford Reporting To: Sarah Charlesworth Compensation: £32,000 / year …

Skills: B2B Sales, Cold Calling, Outbound Lead Generation, Closing Deals, Account Management

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Business Development Consultant

Greenock, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$30k–$33k/yr

Mid level

Business Development Consultant Application Deadline: 30 July 2026 Department: Sales and Commercial Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Greenock Reporting To: Iain Caldwell Compensation: £30,000 - £33,000 / …

Skills: B2B Sales, Consultative Selling, Digital Marketing, Cold Calling, Lead Generation

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Breaking News Reporter

Greater London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Mid level

Breaking News Reporter Application Deadline: 3 July 2026 Department: Editorial Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London - Queens House Reporting To: Simon Murfitt Description Newsquest London is looking fo…

Skills: Breaking News Reporting, Digital Journalism, AI Tools, Social Media Sourcing, Video Production

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Digital P.R Specialist

Newsquest Media Group

United Kingdom • Remote OK

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  • $25k–$26k/yr
  • Full-time
  • Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, Bank holidays, Birthday off, Holiday buy scheme, Structured career progression
  • Posted 4d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week
  • Remote in United Kingdom

Responsibilities

The role focuses on obtaining high-authority backlinks through the creation and execution of research-based, proactive, and reactive digital PR campaigns. Key duties include writing press releases, pitching stories to journalists, and tracking campaign progress for a diverse client base.

Requirements

Candidates must have demonstrable experience in creating impactful digital PR campaigns and possess strong research and data analysis skills. Excellent written and verbal communication in English and the ability to manage multiple client priorities are essential.

Full job description

Digital P.R Specialist

Department: Digital Marketing Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Remote/UK

Reporting To: Shaistav Khullar

Compensation: £25,000 - £26,400 / year



Description

LOCALiQ are a digital agency within the Newsquest Media Group, and we are looking to recruit a Digital PR Specialist to join the SEO department in our wider digital marketing team. It has never been a better time to join us as we continue into the next chapter of our growth plans. As a prominent, award‑winning digital agency, our work continues to be recognised across the industry, most recently with wins at the UK Agency Awards and the Microsoft Advertising Global Partner Awards 2024. These sit alongside earlier accolades. We provide effective digital marketing solutions that help local businesses strengthen their online presence, connect with target audiences, and achieve sustainable growth. Our approach focuses on tailoring strategies to each client’s goals and offering clear reporting and insight to navigate an evolving digital landscape.

Our Digital PR Specialist will strengthen the delivery of successful campaigns for our clients. The main duty of the role will be to obtain high authority backlinks through research-based, proactive or reactive digital PR campaigns. You will use a range of data sources, industry insight and creativity to construct and deliver impactful campaigns that can be pitched to journalists at reputable press publications. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in shaping digital PR activity for a varied client base, while continuing to develop your skills within a growing and supportive SEO team. As a business, we pride ourselves on our commitment to self learning and continuous opportunities for growth across the group.

Please note that whilst the role is remote, the successful candidate will be required to work in the UK.


Key Responsibilities

  • Developing campaign ideas from scratch, working alongside the client’s SEO Analyst
  • Conducting research using multiple data sources
  • Speaking to clients to gather thoughts and quotes for inclusion in potential stories
  • Writing press releases and stories in flawless English
  • Pitching stories to journalists
  • Tracking news, events and wider media for relevant trends and opportunities
  • Following up with journalists and ensuring clients are accredited with backlinks
  • Tracking campaign progress and ensuring deadlines are met
  • Leading the ongoing development of outreach processes and strategies
  • Staying up to date with the latest developments in digital PR and outreach
  • Proactively identifying opportunities across all clients


Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

  • Demonstrable experience creating impactful research-based, proactive or reactive digital PR campaigns across multiple industries
  • A high level of creativity with the ability to generate relevant and newsworthy stories
  • A strong understanding of news and media content, with regular engagement across formats
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
  • Strong research and data analysis skills to uncover relevant stories
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities across different clients and industries
  • Confidence in building and managing relationships both internally and externally
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office


Job Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
  • Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
  • Structured career progression & ongoing training
  • Pension plan
  • Employee Helpline counselling and advice
  • Perks & discounts including:
    • Gym membership
    • Cycle to Work scheme
    • Eye care
    • Retail discounts
  • Team building days & annual volunteer charity day
Newsquest Media Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities. As part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will take into account any adjustments that could help you.

Related keywords

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About Newsquest Media Group

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Industry
Newspaper Publishing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Newport, Wales
LinkedIn followers
15,541

We are a media company with a difference. We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authoritative news that readers trust. Our sales teams provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions. We are one of the largest regional news publishers in the UK and have a portfolio of more than 250+ local news brands and magazines online and in print. With an online audience of 41 million users a month and 7 million readers a week in print, our content is read by a substantial proportion of the UK population. In addition to our local news brands, we own a number of digital pure play and specialist media businesses such as s1jobs and s1homes, Exchange & Mart, and Newsquest Specialist Media. We also own LOCALiQ, an award-winning digital marketing agency that specialises in driving more leads, increasing online growth and generating return on marketing investment on behalf of thousands of UK SMBs. Our parent company is Gannett Inc, the largest news publisher in the US. Gannett is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Offices: 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales NP20 1DW, GB · 55/56 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, England WC2A 3LJ, GB

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About Newsquest Media Group

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Newspaper Publishing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Newport, Wales
LinkedIn followers
15,541

We are a media company with a difference. We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authoritative news that readers trust. Our sales teams provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions. We are one of the largest regional news publishers in the UK and have a portfolio of more than 250+ local news brands and magazines online and in print. With an online audience of 41 million users a month and 7 million readers a week in print, our content is read by a substantial proportion of the UK population. In addition to our local news brands, we own a number of digital pure play and specialist media businesses such as s1jobs and s1homes, Exchange & Mart, and Newsquest Specialist Media. We also own LOCALiQ, an award-winning digital marketing agency that specialises in driving more leads, increasing online growth and generating return on marketing investment on behalf of thousands of UK SMBs. Our parent company is Gannett Inc, the largest news publisher in the US. Gannett is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Offices: 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales NP20 1DW, GB · 55/56 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, England WC2A 3LJ, GB

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