Account Executive – Financial PR
Central London
c. £27k
TF487

The Company

Our client is a leading communications agency with a global network, specialising in Financial PR, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an engaged, enthusiastic and academically accomplished candidate to join the growing Media, Telecoms and Technology team (although there will also be opportunities to work across the wider business). Your key duties will include:

Implementation of financial and corporate communications strategies;

News monitoring and creating press analyses and summaries;

Research for current clients and new business opportunities

Assistance in the preparation of messaging materials – key messages, presentations, press releases, Q&A

Interaction with clients, press and investment analysts

Candidate specification

It is imperative that you have previously worked in financial PR as you will be doing financial calendar / deal / corporate communications work. Other key attributes include:

A strong academic record and a degree obtained from a Russell Group university;

A strong interest in finance and the City in general and knowledge of current affairs;

A keen sense of awareness and understanding of the press and the role of public relations;

Strong written and spoken communication skills;

The ability to really build strong relationships both internally and externally;

Fluency in another language would be advantageous.

An excellent package awaits the successful candidate. Click the link below to be considered for this great opportunity.

Account Manager – Sports/Sponsorship
Contract type: Fixed term until August 2012
Central London
c. £35k
TF486

The Company

This international communications consultancy is part of a global network with offices in 46 countries. Their business is organised around industry sectors including FMCG, energy, financial services, food & drink, healthcare, retail, technology and sports.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Account Manager to join the Sports team which is renowned for its creativity, a diverse client portfolio and collaborative team work. Clients include big brands in the sports/ sponsorship field, the work is varied and challenging and includes:

Partnership marketing
Media relations;
Strategic consulting;
Sponsorship and ambassador activation;
Product launches;
Event management.

Candidate specifications:

The chosen Account Manager will have experience of football and rugby PR, along with the following:

A passion for Sports PR and digital communications;

Proven experience of delivering brand building coverage on high profile sponsorships;

Proactive eye for new business opportunities, with a strong knowledge of the broader sports marketing and sponsorship industry;

Strong media relations skills and contacts across all media channels;

Excellent communication skills with a strong team player mentality

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and creative team, working on exciting projects. Click the link below to be considered.

Account Executive/SAE – Consumer / Brand
Central London
c. £24k-£28k
KP478

The Company

Our client is a top rated award-winning London PR agency that leads strategic thinking in corporate, brand and behaviour change communications. Clients include some of world’s most recognisable brands and a portfolio of high profile companies from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

The Role

This fantastic agency is on the lookout for a candidate to join the team as Account Executive. This is the ideal role for an experienced candidate looking to move onto their second job as they will be expected to hit the ground running and turn their hand to any challenge. Key responsibilities will include:

Overseeing specific projects and delivering them as briefed by the team leader, reporting on progress and ensuring high standards are met;

Building an understanding of clients’ businesses, monitoring the media to spot campaign opportunities and to report on coverage obtained;

Proactively developing relationships with key media;

Supporting new business activities by undertaking effective background research and analysis, and preparing creative presentation materials.

Candidate specification:

The ideal candidate for this Account Executive role must have:

Proven broad experience in PR agency campaigns;

Strong consumer brand experience and some experience of working on brands with issues would be desirable;

A strong understanding of the media and the news agenda and confident selling-in skills;

An in-depth understanding of digital communication practices;

So if you’re broad-minded, passionate about communications and are ready for your next challenge, click the link below now!

Consultant (AM/SAM)
Central London
c. £28k-45k
TF477

The Company

Our client is a top rated award-winning London PR agency that leads strategic thinking in corporate, brand and behaviour change communications. Clients include some of world’s most recognisable brands and a portfolio of high profile companies from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

The Role

Thanks to continuous growth, a Consultant (AM/SAM) is required to join the team and work on a number of client projects. Your key responsibilities will include:

Day to day management and delivery of projects according to the overall client campaign, ensuring expectations are exceeded;

Building a good understanding of client organisation and the related sector/industry;

Proactively developing relationships with key media and monitoring opportunities for client programme

Contributing to new business activities by proactively networking and identifying opportunities, delivering effective background research, developing creative materials for presentations

Candidate specifications

Whilst no specific sector experience is required, the ideal Senior Consultant will have at least one specialist area and the following:

A strong agency background and experience of working with big brand, blue chip accounts, delivering integrated campaigns;

Strong understanding of the media and the news agenda and strong selling in skills;

The ability to build strong relationships with clients, the media and your colleagues;

Attention to detail and the ability to ensure high standards in all account teams’ daily activities;

Confident presentation skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to take your career to the next level and to join one of the biggest names in the communications industry. Click the link below to be considered.

Account Manager – Corporate Comms / Public Affairs
Central London
£26k-34k
AC470

The Company

Our client is an international communications consultancy working with major brands on strategic communications, public affairs, international affairs and digital communications.

The Role

An Account Manager is required to join the Corporate Communications team. Some accounts would be integrated across Comms and Public Affairs so political knowledge is a must. Key responsibilities would include:

Leading a selection of accounts within the corporate communications team;

Engaging and building relationships with key press to place stories and articles and to mitigate negative coverage;

Contributing to the strategic decisions taken on the account, helping develop action plans, delegating tasks to the team and implementing the client program;

Coordinating research, writing press releases, articles and other materials

Candidate specification:

The ideal Account Manager will have the following:

Excellent client handling skills and media knowledge (relevant contacts essential);

A working knowledge of political affairs;

Experience of devising and implementing communication strategies;

The ability to manage projects independently, with limited management direction.

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Account Manager – Healthcare
Central London
Salary: c. £30k – 35k
TF469

The Company

This international communications consultancy is part of a global network with offices in 46 countries. Their business is organised around industry sectors including FMCG, energy, financial services, food & drink, healthcare, retail, technology and sports.

The Role

The agency is currently seeking an Account Manager with global healthcare experience and solid PR agency credentials. Key clients are global names in the pharmaceutical industry.

Candidate specifications:

The ideal Account Manager will have:

A strong agency background and experience of working with global healthcare clients

A sound knowledge of the UK media environment and of current affairs and the ability to communicate well with influential journalists;

Relevant experience in identifying and engaging media influencers

The ability to manage clients, teams and projects and drive great results

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Account Manager – Consumer Tech
Central London
c. £28k-35k
TF467

The Company

This international communications consultancy is part of a global network with offices in 46 countries. Their business is organised around industry sectors including FMCG, energy, financial services, food & drink, healthcare, retail, technology and sports.

The Role

The Technology team is looking for an ambitious, highly creative and media-savvy (both traditional and social media) Account Manager to work across a range of large and smaller technology companies. You would:

Become part of an ambitious team within a large agency;

Gain great experience and training;

Work on some of the largest and most interesting brands in the technology space

Potentially support other parts of the business and companies looking for tech-based consultancy and insight

Candidate specifications

The ideal Account Manager will have:

Previous experience of managing large brands, particularly consumer tech and B2B brands;

Real creative thinking and ability to execute projects realistically;

Relevant experience in identifying and engaging media influencers

The ability to manage clients, teams and projects and drive great results

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London, Ref AC434

This specialist agency based in Southwest London is seeking a Senior Account Executive or Account Manager with a healthcare background to join the Healthcare / Pharma team.

This agency offers communications services to various clients at any stage of a therapy’s lifecycle. You could be working across stakeholder engagement and market development, product launches and support of established brands, therefore it is essential that you have a sound track record of medical PR, some consumer healthcare experience and excellent media relations skills. Therapy areas might include paediatrics, child health, infant nutrition, cardiovascular / haematology, so experience in those sectors would be extremely beneficial and a scientific degree would also be desirable.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic PR programmes and directing your account teams’ activities to ensure campaigns are delivered to the highest standard and are in line with clients’ objectives. Additionally you need to be creative, an excellent writer and social media savvy.

Account Manager – Financial & Professional Services
Central London
c. £35k
TF456

The Company

This international communications consultancy is part of a global network with offices in 46 countries. Their business is organised around industry sectors including FMCG, energy, financial services, food & drink, healthcare, retail, technology and sports.

The Role

A dynamic Account Manager with a strong background in financial and/or professional services is required. This would ideally suit a candidate who is looking to broaden their experience within a dynamic, ambitious and well established team.

Candidate specifications

The ideal candidate for this Account Manager role will have:

A detailed understanding of the Financial and Professional Services sectors;

An excellent knowledge and understanding of city/financial national and trade media;

Experience of using social media in PR campaigns

Strong and persuasive communication skills

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Senior Account Executive – B2B Tech
£22k-26k
Central London
TF454

The Company

Our client is a vibrant technology PR agency with clients ranging from global players to start-ups and great offices based in central London. The team is small and friendly and you can expect a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

The Role

An experienced Account Executive or Senior Account Executive with a strong background in b2b technology is required. You would be reporting to 3 Account Managers and you may have the opportunity to develop some team management experience and oversee interns and graduates. Key day-to-day duties will include:

Media relations;

Social media;

Writing press releases and other media materials;

Client liaison;

Involvement in new business activities.

Candidate specifications

The ideal candidate for the SAE role will have:

Extensive b2b tech experience obtained in a PR agency;

Good press contacts in the IT trade and national press;

The ability to turn “tech speak” into a media pitch and successful piece of coverage;

Excellent organisation and time management skills;

Click the link below to be considered for this excellent opportunity.