PR Account Assistant – Midnight Communications (Brighton)
📍 Location: Brighton & Hove (Hybrid working available)
🕒 Type: Full-time (37.5 hours), 9-5.30pm Mon-Friday, Permanent
🗓️Application Deadline: 22nd December
💰 Salary: £25,000+ plus benefits
About Midnight Communications: Brighton Girl Creative Agency of the Year 2025
Midnight Communications is an award-winning, B Corp-certified digital PR agency based in Brighton. For 30 years, we’ve helped purpose-led brands, ambitious SMEs and household names tell their stories with creativity and impact.
As a proud B Corp, we’re committed to using business as a force for good – balancing profit with people and the planet. We champion inclusion, transparency and continuous learning as core to our culture.
The Role
We’re looking for a curious, energetic, and highly proactive PR Account Assistant to join our team. You’ll support the planning and delivery of campaigns that earn media attention and drive SEO value. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone excited about launching a career in communications and growing quickly in a supportive team.
You’ll be trained and mentored to develop into an Account Executive within your first 6-12 months, with a clear career path and regular development reviews.
What you’ll be doing
Pitching stories to journalists via email and phone to secure media coverage
Researching trends, journalists and media opportunities
Contributing creative content ideas and campaign angles
Supporting SEO-driven PR
Writing press releases, articles and journalist outreach emails
Creating simple visuals and media assets using Canva
Compiling campaign reports and tracking PR coverage
Learning to use media monitoring, PR and SEO tools
What we’re looking for
A degree, or equivalent experience
Some evidence of interest or experience in PR, communications, journalism or a related field
A strong interest in media, current affairs and digital storytelling
Creative and energetic, with a willingness to take initiative
Organised and able to manage multiple tasks independently
A genuine team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as numeracy
Confidence using Microsoft Office is a must; interest in Canva, SEO and WordPress is a plus
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and do not expect you to tick every box – if you’re excited by the role, please apply!
What you’ll get from us
21 days annual leave
All UK bank holidays
3 extra days between Christmas and New Year (agency closure)
Your birthday off
1 additional loyalty day for each full year of service (up to 5 extra days)
A clear progression path
Regular performance and pay reviews
A supportive and inclusive team culture
Private medical and wellbeing support
With Juno flexible wellbeing benefit
Company pension scheme
Performance related bonus (discretionary)
Early finish Fridays (4:30pm)
Remote-first working / hot desk hub (team based in Brighton & Hove)
Work with a values-driven B Corp team
What happens next
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a virtual or face to face interview with Alex Hankinson. There will be some short written and communications tasks as part of the interview process. Final-stage candidates will meet the team in person. We aim to complete the hiring process within 4 weeks of the closing date. We’re happy to make any adjustments needed – just let us know.
📩 To apply, send your CV and a short cover letter (approx. 300 words) to careers@midnight.co.uk. 💬 You’re welcome to email us in advance with questions or to discuss the role informally. No agencies, thank you.