PR Account Executive

Job Description

Here, film and television is what we love. We hire people who are passionate and have energy and enthusiasm for the industry we work in.Were a communications agency specialising in PR and social. We surround our clients content with small teams of experts who collaborate to be productive, responsive and accommodating. We build exciting campaigns around new releases or old classics, targetingaudiences that will love them. Weve been around for 15 years so we have strong roots in our industry, but we approach all our work with a fresh, innovative and forward-thinking approach that enables creativity to thrive.We subscribe to the concept of All In. All In is our commitment to building a truly inclusive culture full of diverse people, thought and perspective. We oppose all prejudice and discrimination and are active in our pursuits of creating a culture that isrepresentative of the different communities and intersections with Havas and the wider industry, community and society.The roleYoull report to Account Manager, PRThe Account Executive, PR is the backbone of the team. This role is supporting across key account teams on a range of PR campaigns. A passion for film and television is essential and excellent organisation and good communication is key. You will be workingon several projects concurrently and will need to be good a multitasking. Youll need to have strong attention to detail, a can-do attitude and confidence.Your goalBe valued as a trusted and reliable support for the teamThe Account Executive, PR needs to bring a core set of skills to the table.

1. Be organised - youll be handling multiple tasks so you need be an organisation enthusiast!
2. Be proactive - seek out opportunities to add value to the running of the team
3. Be communicative - ask questions, make sure you are always in touch with your colleagues
4. Attention to detail - check everything, then check it again. Even if you didnt do it.
5. Be a team player - we work in teams almost all of the time so you need to be dependable.
6. Bring the energy - and be prepared to keep a cool head when working under pressure.
7. Be a fast learner - youll need to be able to take in a lot of information and learn on the job.

Your specialties :Youll need to have the skills to be able to excel in these areas of general press office management:

1. Searching for coverage daily in newspapers, magazines and online - scanning, screen- grabbing, saving and sending coverage to Senior Account Executives/Account Managers.
2. Compiling reports for the team, often to a tight deadline
3. Compiling coverage books for the team to send to clients
4. Booking screening rooms, collating RSVPs, covering screenings, gathering press reactions
5. Writing and sending out press releases and asset launches to the database
6. Compiling press lists on Gorkana (training to be provided)
7. Distributing screener links to media
8. Overseeing newsletters and monthly media bulletins
9. Prepping materials for press junkets and premieres
10. Coordinating logistics for press junkets e.g. booking cars, groomers, hotels etc
11. Helping in the press office at junkets
12. Accrediting press for premiere events
13. Asset management (stills, video clips, trailers, artwork etc)
14. Mailouts (Screeners, competition prizes, influencer drops etc)
15. Pitching assets to press under the guidance of senior team members
16. Writing and pitching features to pitch to press under guidance of senior team members
17. Compiling press lists when necessary on Gorkana (training to be provided)
18. Booking cars / courier bikes
19. Booking meeting rooms and virtual meetings for senior team
20. Maintenance of mailing lists and other media databases
21. Office management e.g. stationary orders, renewing subscriptions etc
22. Applying for Festival accreditation, booking travel (cars, flights & accommodation) & restaurants
23. Occasionally assist the team at out of hours events eg weekends screenings, evening premieres, film festivals
24. Attending brainstorms and contributing ideas for pitches and proposals

Our values:Togetherness: We all get stuck in to get a result. We support each other, as experts, with humanity and compassion. We have fun together, which feeds into the creativity of our collaborative work.Diversity: Everyone feels welcome and comfortable to be themselves. Difference makes us strong.Creativity: Everyone contributes. All ideas welcome. Think big!Passion: We all care deeply and love our work. Live, eat, breath entertainment.Expertise: We know our stuff. We share our knowledge. We encourage and nurture.Flexibility: We ask you to be adaptable and to work outside of 9.00am-5.30pm working hours when necessary. (Time back in lieu is given for weekend and evening working at managers discretion