MEDIA RELATIONS CO-ORDINATOR

A unique and interesting opportunity to work with the in-house Marketing team
in the Publicity Department of the UK’s leading independent MI distributor.

This truly varied role will suit an experienced writer with a background in journalism.

Well developed organisational skills, an established knowledge of all aspects of the music industry,
a passion for all things musical with excellent, proven communication skills, editorial experience,
and hands on knowledge of Commercial DTP and web software are all prerequisites for the role.

Reporting to the Publicity Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for generating the PR output of the company,
the production and distribution of media releases, liaising with suppliers and artistes, working with industry media to manage and organise product reviews, and develop relationships with general media publications with the objective of maximising the exposure of the company’s brands and promoting the company’s corporate image via all channels.

The position also encompasses the creation and compilation of feature articles, reviews and news stories for the company’s in house magazine,’ GEAR’. Creating descriptive text and product specifications for the corporate website, catalogues, advertisements,
instruction manuals, product packaging and copy generally, whenever and wherever needed.

A degree of UK domestic and international travel, attending trade shows and exhibitions is required.

In the first instance, e-mail sue.lindley@jhs.co.uk, fax 0113 286 8515, or call 0113 286 5381 for an application form.



SALES OFFICE ASSISTANT

We are currently recruiting for a Sales Office Assistant to work in our lively and industrious Sales Office.
The role primarily involves processing Trade Customer Orders and Proactive Telemarketing, with great emphasis on Customer Care.
Good communication skills are a prerequisite. Industry knowledge and hands-on experience of Musical Instruments and/or PA equipment would be an advantage although training will be provided.

If you think this is for you……….

In the first instance, e-mail sue.lindley@jhs.co.uk, fax 0113 286 8515, or call 0113 286 5381 for an application form.

LIKE TO WORK IN MUSIC??

 John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd., is the leading independent distributor of musical instruments,
musical accessories, and pro audio equipment in the UK and Eire. 

The company operates inside and outside national and international sales teams, has its own publicity, exhibitions, advertising and D.T.P department, has a logistics operation with 65,000 sq ft of warehousing, a purchasing office with worldwide contacts, a fully equipped service department and R & D function, an extensive ICT department, and all of the usual backroom office functions. 

Staff are amongst our most important assets, and as the company grows, we are always looking for people who are searching for an interesting, and stimulating career. 

Uniquely, for musicians anyway, working at John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd brings our employees into daily contact with their love of music, and musical instruments, providing a job focus which matches their personal interest. Even for the non musicians who work for us, the atmosphere is invariably interesting. 

We are always interested to hear from people who would like to consider a career in the musical instrument industry, and who would like their skills to be considered for future vacancies. 

All current vacancies can be found either in the press, or on our website, under “Vacancies”.  
If you have something to offer, why not get in touch? 

Send your c.v. to Ms Carol Niesyty

In the first instance, e-mail sue.lindley@jhs.co.uk, fax 0113 286 8515, or call 0113 286 5381 for an application form.

Dennis J. Drumm Managing Director

Thank you for your interest in John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd.

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