We are looking for an Account Executive (AE) is a proactive, motivated and results-driven individual who demonstrates strong written and spoken communications skills.

• Demonstrates an initial understanding of, and strong interest in, the power of storytelling across multiple channels (PR, social, influencer) to help the team deliver compelling communications across earned and owned media.

• Demonstrates strong writing skills and attention to detail, with the ability to structure and write first drafts of a variety of content types and materials for line manager review. Materials could range from product press releases and media pitches to influencer example social post content and collating campaign reports.

• Demonstrates a passion for media relations and coverage generation, from adopting a proactive attitude to ensure media lists are always up to date and that they include all possible opportunities/targets, to pitching product and press office stories to relevant media.

• Quickly develops an understanding of a client’s products, services, audience and key messages to begin to suggest media angles to your team/supervisors for consideration.

• Demonstrates a passion for influencer relations, from selecting and reviewing nano/micro influencers to ensure they are all on brand/no negative content on their feeds, to helping to develop/recommend their briefings.

• Begins to establish personal contacts with key journalists through selling in and proactive, regular meetings with the journalists.

• Actively consumes topical news, opinion, commentary, competitor activity and trends to inspire thinking and work, and shares with their teams and clients where relevant.

• Results driven, supporting supervisors on agreed deliverables and processes across both administrative tasks, e.g. reporting, coverage tracking as well as activity e.g. media/influencer gifting, securing coverage and influencer content.

• Works effectively under guidance from senior team members to deliver agreed tasks and client work efficiently, exhibiting a flexible and adaptable approach to meet priorities and deadlines.

• Always meets deadlines in a timely manner and proactively flags in advance if meeting the deadlines may not be possible.

• Starts to take on some client ownership and liaison for specific projects e.g. updating and sharing work status reports with the client.

• Takes ownership of retainer and campaign reporting, including liaising with local market PR agencies/internal teams for results as needed.

• Demonstrates ability to confidently present ideas and insights to teammates and clients.

• Demonstrates creative flair and confidently contributes to brainstorms.

• Self-motivated and energetic with a professional attitude.

• A quick-thinker and solutions focused with an appetite to learn from peers and work collaboratively.

• Demonstrates ability to hone excellent organisational skills and personal time management techniques.

• Meticulous eye for detail, always producing a high standard of work, adhering to expected quality standards in their work – for example coverage reports, client WIP documents, press materials, etc.

• Displays emotional intelligence, warmth and aptitude to build rapport with internal and external audiences (clients, media, influencers, partners, etc).

• Thrives in a fast-paced and diverse environment, embracing new challenges and remaining calm under pressure created by short timelines, changing situations and external / client issues requiring support.

• Committed to learning and personal development – attends recommended training sessions, and proactively seeks to develop deeper skills in areas of interest.

• Maintains highest level of integrity and reliability in all circumstances and is regarded as trustworthy, demonstrating highest level of diplomacy when handling confidential information and client concerns.

• Takes ownership and holds self-accountable.

• Works closely and collaboratively with teams, delivering across defined projects and learning how to manage multiple account priorities.

• Delegates up and down the chain effectively where relevant, always with clear and through briefs to ensure the task is understood and delivered to the highest standard.

• Continually seeks feedback from teams on approach and attitude, demonstrating a passion to develop self and gain skills and experience from teammates.

• Demonstrates financial awareness, showcasing good budget management, ensuring things like travel costs and micro influencer fees are within budget.

• Ensures financial admin is kept up to date, including raising POs, updating WIP documents, maintaining timesheets and completing expense forms to appropriate timescales.

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