German-speaking Public Relations Account Executive (B2B)

ThoughtSpark; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 35,000

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German-speaking Public Relations Account Executive (B2B)

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Location: Remote with access to Regus co-working spaces in London and globally. Office days are 1-2 times a week in London, but this can be adjusted depending on your location. We ask that you attend client meetings as required.

Salary: Starting at £24,000 – depending on experience

About ThoughtSpark: ThoughtSpark is a boutique PR & content marketing agency with a B2B focus. Our current client base includes global companies in the financial and healthcare industries, though we have previously worked in a range of sectors, including IT and property. We are based in London but have staff across the UK and abroad. You can get to know us here: https://www.thoughtsparkagency.com/about-us/.

Why work with us?

• Remote working, with 1-2 days a week in the office (negotiable, depending on your location)
• Access to co-working spaces in the UK and globally
• Work abroad allowance, after a year at the company
• Friday afternoons off every August

Training

• Access to relevant industry memberships and CPD programmes
• Regular performance reviews and training opportunities

Rewards

• Quarterly coverage competitions, for a prize of a £50 voucher at a selected outlet

Socials

• Regular socials, in addition to summer and Christmas parties

About the role: We are looking to fill the role of full-time Account Executive. We’re looking for applicants with excellent writing, communication, and organisational skills to join our growing business. Ideally, we’d like someone with some knowledge and/or experience in the industry.

Responsibilities (in English and German):

• Media relations: Liaising with journalists to achieve press coverage, and developing good working relationships with journalists
• Copywriting: Working with the team to draft content, including press releases, articles, case studies and social media posts
• Research: Carrying out desk research for press material content and to support other team members
• Business development: Supporting with agency marketing activities, such as drafting newsletter content
• Account administration: activity reporting and press cuttings, as well as generally assisting with account tasks
• Social media management: Social media participation on behalf of key opinion leaders within client companies

You’ll do great in the role if you:

• have excellent writing skills (C2 level in written English and German). Do you enjoy breaking down complex topics and making them accessible to a broad audience? Can you grasp new topics quickly and write about them?
• have some previous experience in press relations, media or journalism. Are you relentless in seeking and closing coverage opportunities? Do you proactively suggest new angles or avenues for pitching?
• have strong verbal and written communication skills. Can you confidently liaise with team members, clients and journalists?
• are highly organised. Are you practiced at prioritisation and time management?
• have a proactive and independent approach to work. Do you propose solutions when you spot a problem? Do you always wait to be told what to do?

Company values:

• Hyper organised. At ThoughtSpark, each employee strives to be highly organised, understands the importance of efficient processes, contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, and proactively proposes solutions to problems.
• Work-proud & quality-conscious. We do each task to the highest quality and with a positive attitude, no matter how small the task, and no matter who it’s for.
• Valued partners. We keep up with current affairs and client industry news, so that we are well-informed and can identify opportunities to promote our clients’ subject matter knowledge and commercial propositions.
• Globally-minded. All employees have knowledge of a foreign language and/or have lived abroad, providing additional credibility to our multilingual PR offering.
• Open communicators. As a small agency, we work hard to encourage an open and tolerant environment where people can comfortably and safely be themselves.
• Truly flexible. We have adopted a hybrid model, and employees can adopt a tailored working schedule to meet their personal needs.

How to apply: To apply, please send a CV to [e-mail]. For further information on ThoughtSpark Ltd, visit: www.thoughtsparkagency.com.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Public Relations and Communications Services