Andy File Associates Limited are working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client with regards this permanent vacancy.
Due to significant growth and new account wins, our client (PR & Media) is looking for an Account Executive to work with their existing dynamic team delivering creative campaigns across a range of their clients
Account executives are a key part of each client account. The role is diverse and could include any of the following responsibilities:
• Writing press releases, features and copy for a range of formats including newsletters, magazines and marketing materials
• Producing copy for online platforms including websites, e newsletters and social media
• Management of social media accounts
• Research and information gathering
• Developing effective media relationships
• Work with client team to deliver successful campaigns
• An understanding of target media requirements
• Monitoring media to identify relevant opportunities
• Producing media lists for press releases and managing distribution
• Press release sell-ins and feature placement
• Evaluating media coverage and producing client evaluation reports
• Competition and advertising placement
• Attending media events, client meetings and company events
• Any other duties required to fulfil the role as requested
Individual Skills
• Knowledge and experience of working in a media or PR environment
• Educated to degree level or with an NCTJ or CIPR equivalent qualification
• Excellent writing skills
• Can follow instructions competently and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Can work as part of a creative team
• Good knowledge of social media platforms and can create engaging content
• Is a great communicator
• Is a self-starter, proactive, enthusiastic and shows initiative
• Can prioritise and adapt to different client requirements and produce a consistently high standard of work
• Possesses a mature and professional approach to dealing with colleagues, clients, suppliers and the media
• Has a good understanding of how today’s media works
• Has an awareness of business issues and current affairs
Hours: Full time. 35 hours a week (Monday – Friday)
Salary will be dependent on experience