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Public Relations Account Executive

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Kingston upon Thames

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GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

An innovative communications consultancy is on the lookout for a PR Account Executive to join their dynamic team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop compelling media pitches and build relationships with key industry influencers. The ideal candidate will have a passion for media trends and storytelling, along with strong communication skills to engage effectively with clients and internal teams. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values initiative and teamwork, where your contributions will help shape impactful PR strategies. If you're eager to grow in the PR field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

  • 1 year of experience in PR or relevant internship.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Develop pitches for media coverage in various outlets.
  • Manage press loans and coordinate with stakeholders.
  • Draft press releases and monitor media coverage.

Skills

Media Relations
Communication Skills
Social Media Management
Organizational Skills
Influencer Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field

Job description

We're searching for a PR Account Executive for a communications consultancy based in South West London. They have a fantastic working set up with awesome benefits and perks. Their offering spans Social, Brand strategy, PR, Partnerships and Events.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop compelling pitches to secure media coverage in print, digital, and broadcast outlets
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, influencers, and content creators within the motorcycle and car industry
  • Ability to monitor industry trends, news stories, campaigns, with a clear passion and drive
  • Draft press releases, media alerts, and key messaging documents
  • Ability to support in press events (attendee, travel and logistics management)
  • Manage press loans, including coordinating with media and influencers, multiple relevant stakeholders to ensure timely bookings
  • Assist with basic influencer management, including identifying and coordinating loans, tracking deliverables, and measuring impact
  • Ability to track and report media coverage results internally and to client, monitoring print, online and social coverage
  • Ability to take on account admin, including managing status documents, taking minutes following client calls, confidence to communicate with the internal team
  • At least basic social media understanding and interest to learn. Experience in managing social media channels a positive.

Core attributes:

  • Highly organised and detail oriented: Ability to manage multiple accounts, deadlines, and deliverables efficiently
  • Strong communicator: Good verbal and written skills to engage with clients, media, and internal teams
  • Takes initiative, is proactive, motivated, and resilient
  • Passionate and curious: Genuinely interested in media trends and storytelling
  • Team player: Works well with internal teams

We're looking for an Account Executive with potentially 1 years experience or a candidate with an internship under their belt.

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