Genesis PR has appointed Joe Cross to their fast-growing team, bringing their headcount to 16.

Previously, Joe worked as Communications Officer within the public and charitable sector as well as interning at The Independent newspaper, graduating from the University of Hull with a degree in English Literature, where he was also editor of the student newspaper.

Commenting on joining Genesis, Joe said: “I am excited to be part of such a successful PR agency and I am keen to build upon my skills and work with a huge range of great clients.”

Genesis PR and Digital’s director, Penny Arbuthnot, said: “We are pleased to welcome Joe to the team at Genesis, continuing business growth and delivering impactful public relations and marketing campaigns to clients. Joe’s ability to deliver effective written content alongside excellent planning abilities, spanning a range of disciplines, makes him a great fit for Genesis’ fully integrated approach to PR”.

The agency’s services include PR strategy, corporate communications and reputation management, with specialist expertise in integrated social media, digital marketing and SEO. Genesis works with a range of client including professional services, public sector, technology, property, manufacturing and logistics.

The multiple awards won by Genesis include the CIPR’s Best Mid-size PR Agency for the East of England in 2016.