Account Executive

This strategic comms agency manage the reputations of leading companies, political organisations and private individuals, helping them to navigate some of the world's most complex communications challenges.

?? About the role:

1) To provide support and assistance across client accounts to ensure that day-to-day handling and administrative requirements for particular clients are met.
2) In addition, to provide: press and political monitoring; additional research capability (from desktop research and third-party sources); and to assist in the drafting of press releases, advice notes etc

?? What you'll be doing:

• To assist with the delivery of specified tasks for assigned client accounts effectively; promoting trust and confidence.
• To help in the production of key account documents for senior team as required (advisory/briefing notes; media engagement outputs; briefing reports; speeches; and presentations)
• To contribute to and initiate new ideas and fresh thinking on client communications strategies and tactics;
• To draft written materials for clients as required (e.g. articles, op-eds, speeches, press releases) under supervision from senior team members;
• Any other reasonable duties as laid out by line managers.

Skills Required:

Technical - The skills specific to the job carried out by Account Executive.
• Carries out everyday duties in a competent fashion, meeting the requirements of the job.
• Consistently produces accurate work with only rare errors.
• Has a good understanding of the IT and systems necessary to do the job.
• Has a detailed knowledge of the policies and procedures relating to the role.
• Continually seeks to update industry and sector knowledge and looking to improve knowledge.

Analytical and Reasoning Skills - The ability to define, process, and solve work-related problems.
• Capable of thinking effectively on own feet.
• Shows initiative and takes a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Shares information and solutions with others.
• Keen to develop new ideas and skills.

? About You:
• Eager to learn from others and continuously improve the way of working.
• Enthusiastic about the role and keen to contribute to business success.
• Collaborates willingly and effectively with others.

?? Culture and perks:

• Great office location in Westminster.
• In-house training and mentorship from some of the top hitters in the PR and comms industry.
• A unique opportunity to rub shoulders with governments and heads of state.