Account Executive

Digital Waffle; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Waffle is seeking a Senior Account Executive to join our Basingstoke team. You will act as a reliable right hand to Account Managers, owning programme delivery and bridging execution with strategy.

You’ll manage client communications, lead on content creation, build media lists, and mentor junior staff while working with enterprise technology clients in a global agency environment.

Qualifications

• Prior agency-side PR or communications experience at Account Executive level or equivalent.
• High standards of written and verbal communication.
• Reliable, accountable and deadline-driven, with proactive execution.
• Solid understanding of relevant media and influencer landscapes.
• Ability to get under the skin of client businesses and markets to inform high-quality work.
• A degree in a relevant field such as PR, Communications, English, History or a similar humanities or arts subject.
• A positive, collaborative approach and a genuine interest in contributing to processes and client service.

Responsibilities

• Take greater ownership of programme delivery, bridging execution with strategic oversight.
• Lead elements of client communication and project coordination.
• Maintain regular, proactive contact with clients and respond in a timely way.
• Prepare for and contribute meaningfully to calls and meetings as both participant and host.
• Produce a range of high-quality content including press releases, case studies, articles, statements and blogs.
• Build targeted media lists informed by journalist preferences and content needs.
• Deliver well-researched pitches with strong conversion rates and regular coverage.
• Deliver client-ready reporting that highlights value and lands on deadline.
• Mentor junior team members while keeping a strong focus on quality and results.
• Ensure any costs are necessary, approved, good value and tracked.

Skills

PR/Communications

Media relations

Client communication

Content creation

Project coordination

Mentoring

Education

PR/Communications/English degree

Job description

An award-winning global communications agency is hiring a Senior Account Executive to join their Basingstoke team and work with a diverse portfolio of enterprise technology clients.

You'll act as a reliable right hand to the Account Managers, taking greater ownership of programme delivery and bridging execution with strategic oversight. It's a role that combines hands-on content, media and campaign work with regular client contact and the chance to mentor junior team members, supported by an established team of communications professionals working across global markets.

Role: Senior Account Executive

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire. Hybrid, minimum 3 days in office initially, reducing to 2 after probation. Everyone-in Monday, WFH Friday

What you'll be doing:

• Take greater ownership of programme delivery, bridging execution with strategic oversight
• Lead elements of client communication and project coordination
• Maintain regular, proactive contact with clients and respond in a timely way
• Prepare for and contribute meaningfully to calls and meetings as both participant and host
• Produce a range of high-quality content including press releases, case studies, articles, statements and blogs
• Build targeted media lists informed by journalist preferences and content needs
• Deliver well-researched pitches with strong conversion rates and regular coverage
• Deliver client-ready reporting that highlights value and lands on deadline
• Mentor junior team members while keeping a strong focus on quality and results
• Ensure any costs are necessary, approved, good value and tracked

What you'll need:

• Prior agency-side PR or communications experience at Account Executive level or equivalent
• High standards of written and verbal communication
• Reliable, accountable and deadline-driven, with proactive execution
• Solid understanding of relevant media and influencer landscapes
• Ability to get under the skin of client businesses and markets to inform high-quality work
• A degree in a relevant field such as PR, Communications, English, History or a similar humanities or arts subject
• A positive, collaborative approach and a genuine interest in contributing to processes and client service

Nice to have:

• Experience working with enterprise technology, B2B tech or similarly complex client sectors
• Exposure to global comms programmes or working alongside international teams
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members

This role would suit an ambitious Account Executive ready to step up into a Senior AE remit, take real ownership of delivery, and grow within an established global PR business.