Account Executive

BRIGHTERBOX ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £18,000 per annum

Overview

Company Description Ranked in the PR Week top 3 b2b technology PR and content agency, our client is looking for enthusiastic, creative and persuasive thinkers, ideally with some transferable skills such as experience in writing or telephone-based sales or marketing. Working with some really interesting cyber-security companies, a number of retail technology vendors and some artificial intelligence, robotics and satellite communications clients, every day brings about different challenges. The agency was voted number one for story development in a survey by PR Week and continue to grow fast. Job Description The agency offers personalised training and development plans ensure great progression prospects - many of the management level staff started as account executives at the company. Role and responsibilities: Running editorial calendar and features pitching for clients Spotting news for hijacking for clients Contributing to ideas creation on accounts First draft of written content - features content, press releases, byliners, briefing notes Client liaison - communicating on responsibilities such as features, news hijacking and chasing on approvals Keeping target media lists up to date Quarterly reporting and coverage Benefits: 20 days holiday per year (plus 1 day for every year of service) Office closed between Christmas and New Year (doesn’t come out of holiday allowance) One late start or early finish every month or 3 days additional holiday per year An early finish or late start on your birthday Flexible working within the parameters of 8am-7pm, standard day 9am-6pm Interest free travel loan Recruitment bonus Contributory pension scheme where agency will match contributions up to and including 5% Company-funded summer event - e.g. axe throwing, bubble football, speed-boat on the Thames Company-funded X-mas party - often a Michelin Star restaurant Income replacement plan for long-term sickness Drinks in the office every Friday