Account Executive

Early Careers; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications firm in York is seeking an Account Executive for Public Affairs and communications campaigns. The role involves supporting the Account Manager, drafting materials, and managing client requests. A Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills are essential. This position offers a competitive salary of £25K plus bonuses, hybrid working, and clear progression opportunities. Join a friendly and dynamic team while contributing to impactful campaigns.

Benefits

Quarterly bonuses

25 days holiday allowance + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Employee assistance programme

Training and development opportunities

Social events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Self-motivated and tenacious.

Responsibilities

• Support the Account Manager effectively; anticipate tasks.
• Research and draft communications materials under supervision.
• Manage community hotlines for projects.
• Sell in and negotiate features and interviews.
• Stay updated on government structures and policies.

Skills

Excellent communication and writing skills

Self-motivated and tenacious

Good time management and organization skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the Account Manager effectively; anticipate what needs doing next, and use initiative to contribute ideas to drive accounts forward
• Research and draft communications materials, including press releases, newsletters, feature material, stakeholder audits, amongst other things, under supervision
• Deal with client requests by telephone and manage community hotlines for projects, responding to calls and requests; ensuring they are always manned and monitored
• Sell in and negotiate features and interviews; press briefings and meet journalists (accompanied) and carry out the evaluation of coverage
• To understand local government and national government structure and decision making plus policy context for our sectors and to keep abreast of those developments throughout.
• Have a sharp eye for detail and accuracy, and an interest in the way in which the world around you works
• Be committed to the business and your role in its success
• Have good time management and organisation skills
• Be a team-player and enjoy contributing ideas to keep campaigns creative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Be self motivated and tenacious
• Understand the basic principles of PR and its role within business

Role Details

Camargue are one of the largest and most established communications and PR businesses in the UK, with a focus on Corporate Communications and Public Affairs. This position will be based in York (with flexible working in place) and focused on Public affairs and communications campaigns around infrastructure & the built environment. The Account Executive is the first rung on the Camargue career ladder, that takes you to Account Manager, Account Director and beyond.

Benefits

• £25K base salary, plus quarterly bonuses, and fast progression opportunity
• Competitive Salary
• Employee Ownership and bonuses
• Hybrid working model
• Summer and Christmas socials
• 25 days holiday allowance + bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme including medical, mental health, and financial support
• Private healthcare
• Clear progression, training, development & career planning
• Fantastic, friendly, close-knit team