PR & Media Assistant

PR & Media Assistant – Italian Speaking

Location

Central London | Hybrid – 3 days in the office

Salary

£26,000 – £29,000

Working Pattern

Full-time, Monday to Friday

Take the next step in your communications career as an Italian-speaking PR & Media Assistant, working on creative campaigns that secure media coverage across the Italian and UK markets.

About the Company

The Opportunity Hub UK is recruiting on behalf of a growing London-based PR and communications agency specialising in media relations, digital PR and content creation. The agency works with a diverse range of brands across technology, professional services, lifestyle and consumer sectors, delivering creative, results-driven campaigns designed to increase visibility and build lasting reputations. With a strong focus on collaboration and professional development, this is an environment where ambitious communicators can genuinely thrive.

The Role

We are looking for an Italian-speaking PR & Media Assistant to join a specialist PR team in Central London. You will help secure media coverage across leading Italian and UK publications, build relationships with journalists, and write compelling media pitches and press releases in both Italian and English. Fluency in written Italian is essential. Previous PR experience is advantageous but not essential — we are looking for the right attitude above all else.

Here’s what you’ll be doing

Building relationships with journalists across leading Italian and UK national, regional and industry publications

Writing engaging and newsworthy media pitches and press releases in Italian and English

Securing media coverage through proactive PR and digital campaigns

Monitoring Italian, UK and international news to identify relevant media opportunities

Translating and adapting campaign content between Italian and English

Researching and creating targeted media lists for outreach campaigns

Identifying reactive PR and newsjacking opportunities across both markets

Monitoring social media trends to support creative campaign ideas

Contributing ideas during campaign brainstorming sessions

Tracking media coverage and reporting on campaign performance

Here are the skills you’ll need

Excellent Italian reading and writing skills — essential

Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities in both Italian and English

A genuine interest in Italian and UK news, media and current affairs

Creative thinking and the ability to identify interesting stories

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Confidence communicating with journalists and building professional relationships

A proactive attitude and willingness to learn

Previous experience in PR, digital marketing or journalism is beneficial but not essential

Ability to commute to the London office three days per week

Work Permissions

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

What’s on offer

Salary of £26,000 – £29,000 depending on experience

Hybrid working — 3 days in the London office, 2 days from home

Hands-on experience working with leading Italian and UK media publications

Training and development within PR and digital communications

Exposure to creative campaigns across multiple industries

Opportunity to develop relationships with Italian and international journalists

Clear progression pathway into PR Executive and Senior PR roles

Collaborative working environment with experienced PR professionals

By applying, you acknowledge that The Opportunity Hub may retain your details and consider you for other suitable opportunities. You may opt out at any time.

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