PR Account Executive

London/Hybrid
Full time
Permanent

In a nutshell

We’re looking for a talented, media-savvy, highly organised Account Executive to join our growing PR team, delivering standout, award-winning campaigns which earn attention for a diverse mix of clients. We want to hear from candidates who have well-rounded communications skills and exceptional organisational and research abilities. Candidates should have a desire to learn and improve, be a dab hand at managing deadlines and be able to turn their hand to whatever is needed to support the team and contribute to the success of client campaigns.

Job description

We are looking for a candidate proficient in the following:

• Media relations. You’ll have an interest and passion for earned media – understanding how this channel works and the factors needed to create proactive stories for clients. You’ll be a key player in landing killer coverage across all media types

• Campaign delivery. Organised and proactive, you’ll be a competent multi-tasker with ability to prioritise and manage time effectively. With a keen eye for detail, creative flair and experience using simple communications tactics you’ll support your teams to deliver industry-leading positive change campaigns

• Project management. You’ll take ownership of account organisation and admin to ensure campaigns run smoothly. On the front foot when it comes to monitoring media coverage and reporting results to the wider team and clients, you’ll play a crucial role in showcasing our best-in class campaigns to clients – and beyond

• Writing and research. You’ll help develop word-perfect written materials including press releases and client updates, and take charge of research that helps inform client campaigns and new business efforts

Your working hours would be 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, unless client demands necessitate. Flexible working options are available and should be discussed at interview.

About you

    Candidates for this role should:

  • have a keen interested in the use of earned media channels
  • want to be part of an agency delivering positive change through communications
  • be organised and proactive
  • demonstrate they can multi-task, with ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
  • have strong writing skills
  • communicate confidently – internally and externally
  • love working in a team
  • be passionate about delivering standout creative campaigns
  • be able to identify and hunt down new journalists or media opportunities
  • have the skills to confidently engage media and influencers and sell in stories and campaigns
  • Have a keen interest in the media and are naturally curious about storytelling
  • be proactive at monitoring media coverage or reporting results to the wider team and clients
  • possess a desire to keep learning and improving

We offer

Kindred provides:

• The opportunity to work for an award winning independent PR and comms agency delivering positive change
• A chance to work for a B Corp accredited comms organisation and Living Wage Employer
• A role where the team spend two days a week (Monday & Tuesday) working from central London office, and three days home/remote working. Access to the office is available every day, if preferred
• A full employee benefits package for discussion at interview

Please also take a look at our full website to find out more about our people and agency culture.

Salary

London living wage to £27,999, depending on experience

How to apply

To be in with a chance of joining our talented PR team, please email your CV along with covering letter to join@kindredagency.com