PR Account Executive

Job Description

Are you a graduate looking to take your first step in a PR consultancy environmentDo you have strong communication skills as well as comfortable working across social media channelsOur client is searching for a B2B PR Account Executive to join their team.About the Company:Our client is a PR and Communications consultancy that works with a variety of clients across the travel, aerospace, and technology sectors.This consultancy devises and delivers programmes that meet a client’s business needs. Whether a company is looking to build brand awareness, enter a new market, stand out in a crowded market or simply need help with telling a stronger story, our client embracesthe challenge to bring any business to life.This consultancy has won multiple awards that recognise its PR achievements, including New Consultancy of the Year’ at the start of its journey. They are a team that values enjoyment in their work and are respected for their ability to build flawless professionalrelationships.The Role:Based in Central London as a PR Account Executive, you will work across several accounts and your role will involve a range of activities to deliver effective communications.This is a hybrid role.Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of research notes for existing clients and business prospects
• Undertaking media relations and social media monitoring, including interpreting analytics
• Supporting client teams which typically involves preparation of agendas, drafting contact reports, co-ordinating internal and client meetings, taking on specific projects - including first drafts of press releases, social media plans and monthly reports
• Assisting with new business activities including: arranging and running brainstorms, preparing stakeholder maps, identifying media relations and social media targets, contributing to pitch decks, presenting to new prospects
• Completing bespoke internal projects including preparation of our annual carbon footprint, trafficking work through our design team, aiding our research team on market and academic research, managing social events

About You:

• Curious with an ability to take an interest and learn about a very broad range of subjects
• A strong desire to learn how to prepare new business proposals
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Suite
• Working experience with social media channels
• A strong academic background and can quickly assimilate new information
• A natural ability as a committed team player
• A good planner with the ability to respond to a wide variety of tasks in a timely manner
• Excellent writing skills and solid presentation skills
• Has an awareness of the latest social media trends and knowledge of current affairs
• Loves learning
• Values a strong person-orientated culture and is ambitious and resilient

Company Benefits:

• A company that is both serious and fun, who pride themselves in their work and enjoyment of their work
• 30 days holiday per annum (plus Bank Holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Company mobile phone
• Personalised development programme
• Regular team outings including exhibitions, treasure hunts and local pubs
• Access to the Senior Team at all levels and a board level mentor