Account Executive (Agency)

Justyne Whyke; England; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Vitality health insurance

Company pension scheme

Strong training, development, and progression opportunities

Awesome office location

Job summary

Justyne Whyke, a prominent PR agency in Brighton, is seeking a Junior Account Executive (JAE) or Account Executive to work with an exciting portfolio of clients. This role offers hybrid working, progression opportunities, and involvement in media pitching, brand building, and strong client relationships. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive senior team focused on career development and creative storytelling. Competitive salary and private health insurance are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Experience at Junior Account Executive or Account Executive level in a PR agency.
• Strong writing skills for press materials.
• Ability to build relationships with journalists.

Responsibilities

• Media pitching and securing coverage for clients.
• Developing strong journalist relationships.
• Supporting campaign strategy and clear reporting.

Skills

PR agency experience

Strong writing skills

Proactive mindset

Interest in creativity

Branding

Storytelling

Job description

Offices in Brighton & Sussex. Hybrid working, plus flexi-time.

HYBRID (3 days in office) - Typically Mon-Weds (more often if that's your preference).

A brilliant opportunity to join a highly respected and successful independent PR agency in Brighton, known for working with some of the world’s leading creative and innovative design agencies. This is a 20 strong ideas-led team where your voice is heard and your career development genuinely matter.

What makes this role stand out is the culture and progression within the agency. You’ll be supported by an experienced senior team that is fully invested in developing your career, with clear training, feedback, and room to grow within a highly regarded agency.

The Role

You’ll work across a portfolio of 5-6 retained clients based in London, Toronto, San Diego, and New York, and you will be the person they look to to land the media placements, while amplifying the voice and value of their amazing design offerings. You'll not only help them gain the recognition they deserve, you'll be integral to building their brand and staying relevant in an ever-changing world.

Key responsibilities include media pitching, securing coverage, developing strong journalist relationships, writing press materials, supporting campaign strategy, and maintaining clear reporting across accounts. We’re looking for someone with PR agency experience (JAE or AE level), strong writing skills, a proactive mindset, and a genuine interest in creativity, branding, and storytelling.

Salary and Benefits

• Base Salary of £27K - £31K.
• Private Vitality health insurance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Hybrid working (3 days in office).
• Strong training, development, and progression opportunities.
• Awesome office location.

To Apply

Please apply online via the job ad or by sending your CV to [e-mail].