Account Executive – Corporate

Practice Area: Corporate

Location: London

A rare opportunity has arisen to join the corporate team in this fast growth, top 10 UK PR firm. We are looking for a talented, motivated and experienced account executive / senior account executive with an interest in  corporate and consumer communications for companies in business sectors including property, tech, leisure, FMCG and financial services, to become a key part of the junior team. You will work on a number of blue chip and fast growth clients, gaining experience in at least two sectors at a time.

With a friendly team who are fast paced and agile, we need a confident individual who wants to progress their career at one of the UK’s largest and most exciting business communications agencies. Our client base encompasses a range of high-profile household names and exciting start-ups.

The role offers enormous scope to gain experience as a rounded communications professional. You will be part of integrated client teams with colleagues from across corporate and campaign communications, capital markets, public policy, design & creative and advanced digital practices, working together to produce award winning programmes and campaigns. Our dynamic culture means that the role requires someone who is a capable and confident communicator with excellent organisation skills.  

 

Duties & Responsibilities

Core

• Liaising with sector specific and business media and clients to deliver communications programmes
• Drafting press releases, opinion pieces and comment on behalf of clients
• Working as the core press office function for household names
• Measurement, including coverage logging, status reports and updating PR planners
• Research to assist new business opportunities
• Social media implementation and execution across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn
• Data handling/research-based techniques to generate PR content (knowledge of excel is imperative)

Essential

• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent organisation skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Creativity and initiative
• Ability to multitask and be agile
• Confident communicator, particularly with clients and media
• Understanding and experience of social media platforms

Desirable

•  Previous agency experience
• Established business and consumer media contacts

 

Personal Attributes

• A pro-active individual who shows initiative
• A good team-player who encourages feedback and will seek help when appropriate
• Passionate about communications
• A confident communicator who is creative and enthusiastic
• Keen to learn and develop communication skills