PR Client Executive

Your new company
Hays are representing a leading PR agency in Belfast to recruit a Client Executive. If you are a graduate looking to commence your career in PR, this is a fantastic opportunity for you!

Your new role
As a PR Account Executive, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting several client accounts across different sectors and industries
• Helping with the planning and delivery of client campaigns and programmes and attending client meetings
• Working with an account management team to create and implement effective PR strategies and activities
• Coordinating and managing PR photography and media events
• Planning and attending various events, such as press conferences and product launches
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, journalists and media outlets
• Monitoring and scanning media sources, including online, print, broadcast, social media and blogs, for opportunities and insights for clients and competitors
• Analysing and evaluating media coverage and preparing client reports and feedback
• Researching, writing and distributing creative and engaging press releases to relevant media
• Identifying and capitalising on media and influencer opportunities
• Creating regular client status reports and updates
• Working collaboratively in a team environment and supporting colleagues at all levels
• Being proactive, flexible and adaptable to changing situations and challenges
• Supporting the development of new business proposals and presentations
• Being committed to confidentiality, discretion and professionalism
• Performing any other duties as may be required by the senior management
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

• A third level qualification, desirable if in CAM, PR, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related discipline
• One year's experience in a similar role within a Communications or PR Agency or in-house (desirable)
• Excellent writing skills
• Creativity and imagination
• Strong attention to detail
• Good presentation skills
• IT literacy in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Business awareness and a good knowledge of current affairs
• The ability to think strategically and good analytical skills (desirable)
• Ability to build strong rapport / relationships internally and externally
• Confidence
• Initiative
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work on more than one project at a time
• Flexible approach to work, determination, enthusiasm and the ability to cope well under pressure
• Hold a current & valid full UK driving licence with full access to a vehicle
  
  

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £22,000-£25,000 depending on experience
• Flexible working
• Continuous professional development, onboarding & training
• Enhanced paid leave + day of your birthday
• Paid membership of CIPR & PRCA
• Mental health and wellbeing platform
• Private healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• -Year-round calendar of fun team building program & initiatives

What you need to do now
If you\'re interested in this role, click \'apply now\' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn\'t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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