We’re on the lookout for a passionate individual who’s interested in a career in technology public relations and marketing to join us for a week-long, fully paid placement this Summer.
The opportunity is an initiative we’ve launched as part of Greater Manchester’s Good Employment Week. The successful candidate will shadow our tech PR team and support campaigns for some of the region’s most dynamic tech businesses, helping with content writing, media relations and creative ideation.
We’re opening the application to anyone who is studying or has recently completed a course in PR, communications, marketing, digital marketing or another related field at a sixth form, college or university in Greater Manchester. But most importantly of all, the person must share our passion for tech!
Why tech PR at Refresh?
Manchester was named the UK’s top digital tech city in 2022 by CBRE, and it’s easy to see why. Tech is embedded within our city’s culture, with many organisations- from blue chip brands, through to start and scale ups choosing Manchester to reside, supported by the brilliant talent coming out of our three universities and multiple colleges.
On top of this, it’s home to numerous great organisations offering support for the tech sector and useful events for networking throughout the year, such as Manchester Tech Festival and Manchester Digital, the latter of which we are a member.
At Refresh, we are privileged to say that we work with some of the most dynamic tech companies in the North West. Our work in the sector has led us to winning a variety of accolades, including most recently our data-led digital campaign with Ello Group which won B2B campaign of the year at the 2023 PR Moment Awards. We were also named Prolific North’s Tech PR Agency of the Year in 2022. As such, we’re on the lookout for someone who shares this passion and is keen to learn what it’s all about.
What is Good Employment Week?
Good Employment Week is an annual week of activities, set up by Manchester Good Employment Charter that aims to raise awareness of good employment across the city-region.
In November last year, we were announced as a member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, following a rigorous assessment process.
The Charter is underpinned by principles encouraging equality, diversity and innovation, aligning with our own founding values at Refresh where we are committed to fostering the next generation of tech PR talent and strengthening the talent pipeline in the GM region.
The Charter is a voluntary membership and assessment scheme created to help deliver good jobs with opportunities for people to progress and develop, along with a thriving and productive economy. It currently comprises of 75 businesses across the region.
How do I apply?
Our tech PR and marketing placement is set to take place between the 21-25 August at our Northern Quarter office. Applicants must be able to work from our Manchester office.
The selection process will encompass three stages, including a website application, video interviews based on a scenario presented at the start of the call, and a final interview.
You must be 16+ to apply, and the 35-hour week will be paid at the Manchester Living Wage. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.refreshpr.co.uk/good-employment-week-2023/
Please note, we will only be accepting 150 applications and the form will be taken offline after this time.