PR Assistant

Company Description

LIONS is the global platform that champions creativity and marketing effectiveness for growth. We help businesses grow through creative marketing that matters. We know that creativity can and should be applied across the full marketing mix. Creativity is an impactful business driver - and when it's integrated with a culture of effectiveness, it's a competitive advantage.

Backed by over 150 years of experience and evidence, Cannes Lions, WARC, Effie, Contagious and Acuity - provides the global marketing industry with the definitive benchmarks, intelligence, training and tailored advice needed to grow.

LIONS is part of Informa Festivals. Marking an exciting new chapter in B2B events, Informa Festivals brings some of the world's most influential creative, technology and business festivals together. We’re combining prestigious events like Cannes Lions, Black Hat, Money
20/20, GDC, and London Tech Week with cutting‑edge marketing intelligence platforms and advisory services to deliver unmissable experiences and insights.

Our festival‑led approach reimagines traditional B2B events, creating powerful, immersive experiences that drive innovation and industry advancement. Building on decades of expertise and powered by Informa's international reach, we're shaping the next generation of business festivals.

We’re part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100 who are #3 in Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025 UK list.

We’re looking for a PR Assistant to join our team in London on a 6 month fixed term contract. This role is based in our head office in Howick Place, London.

The PR Assistant will play a key role within the marketing team ensuring that the PR operation is able to run efficiently to successfully deliver the Press Centre and Press Conferences during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. A confidence in dealing with the global media and senior stakeholders is a must. This role will be required to travel to Cannes for the Festival in June.

• Help with planning for the Cannes Lions media operation and provide support in the Press Centre in Cannes during the Festival in June
• Assist the PR coordinator with monitoring and updating the LIONS Press Portal as required
• Process requests for press accreditations for Cannes Lions
• Assist in updating and distributing press materials including press kits, press releases and emails
• Help with planning and coordinating materials, schedules and deadlines as needed
• Provide general admin across all PR tools and programmes, including maintaining the different press databases, distributing press releases, updating the websites and updating project planners
• Assist with monitoring the Cannes Lions press inbox, ensuring queries are dealt with efficiently, escalating as required
• Support on the Press Centre Welcome Desk during Cannes Lions.

This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities you are required to deliver.

• Previous experience in a PR role is preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, the advertising and marketing industry is a plus.
• A hands‑on passionate creative, who thrives in a fast‑paced commercial environment.
• Excellent writing skills and proficient in writing for a variety of formats, as well as a strong eye for detail.
• Advanced organisational and project management skills, with a flexible approach and the ability to multitask.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

We believe that great things happen when people connect face‑to‑face. That's why we work in‑person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at

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