Account Executive

Outcast; London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Outcast, a leading strategic communications agency, seeks a full-time PR assistant in London. The role offers valuable exposure to media relations and various PR activities. Ideal candidates will possess strong writing skills and a keen interest in the media landscape, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Gym discounts

Annual bonuses based on performance

Qualifications

• Experience in PR or communications preferred.
• Confident go-getter with good communication skills.
• Eager to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing account and administrative support across client accounts.
• Monitoring the news agenda and flagging relevant stories.
• Developing high-quality content and building media relationships.

Skills

Writing skills

Media interest

Attention to detail

Education

A-levels or equivalent

Job description

About Outcast London

Outcast is a strategic communications agency focused on helping bold companies make history. For more than 25 years, Outcast has helped build some of the world's most culture-shifting brands like OpenAI, TikTok and Amazon. Today, we're an agency of 100 individuals in the US and UK specializing in communications, social media, influencer relations, digital advertising and corporate reputation.

In London, our team focuses on public relations, with services including corporate profiling, messaging and positioning, thought leadership, content development, speaking engagements, issues management, corporate reputation, internal communications and social media support. Local clients include Accel, Epidemic Sound and Trinny London.

The role

You will be joining a dedicated, experienced London-based PR team in a full-time role.

The job will offer you exposure to a variety of activity, providing an excellent platform to develop strong media relationships and grow as a comms professional.

You'll be working across multiple client accounts, as well as providing copywriting, research and administrative support to your teammates.

You will be valued as an integral part of the team both by Outcast and its clients, and from this role, you’ll have the opportunity to launch a career in communications.

Responsibilities

• Providing account and administrative support to the team across client accounts

• Closely monitoring the news agenda and flagging relevant stories and opportunities for our clients

• Developing high-quality content

• Pitching to, and building strong relationships with, journalists and other media contacts

• Getting under the skin of our clients' businesses, responding to their requests in a timely manner and proactively generating ideas to support their communications objectives

• Tracking the team's results through coverage scans and reports

• Building a strong understanding of our clients’ industries and the issues that affect them

• Researching new business opportunities and sharing timely insights with the team

About you

You are a confident go-getter with strong attention to detail. You enjoy rolling up your sleeves and digging in, and you take pride in the quality of the work you deliver.

You have excellent writing and communications skills, are full of ideas, and are looking to sink your teeth into a role that promises exposure to inspiring people that are transforming our world.

You're enthusiastic, inquisitive and eager to learn, and you thrive in a team.

You are comfortable working autonomously, but are not afraid to ask questions. You are excited about working in a fast-paced environment and having exposure to a wide range of activities and responsibilities from the outset.

Benefits include: 26 days of holiday (excluding Bank Holidays); pension scheme; life insurance; gym discounts; annual bonuses subject to individual and company performance

Vacancy type: Permanent, full time

Salary: £27,000

Location: London, with at least one day in the office per week and the option to work flexibly from home

Start date: Immediate

Skills and experience:

• Previous experience in PR or communications

• We expect candidates to show a demonstrable interest in the media and why it matters

• Good writing skills are essential for this role

• Please include your A-level results (or equivalent) in your CV

Outcast is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a workplace where inclusivity, creativity, and innovation thrive. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.