Account Executive - Axicom

Axicom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Axicom, part of WPP, is seeking an Account Executive to work with leading technology brands, handling media relations and client communications across B2B and consumer tech. You will write press materials, pitch stories, and contribute to proactive accounts within a collaborative, hybrid team environment.

Join a dynamic agency recognized for innovation, with opportunities to develop skills in media strategy and storytelling for tech clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in media relations and securing coverage for clients.
• Strong writing skills for press releases, pitches, op-eds and briefs.
• Experience communicating with clients on calls and through emails/updates.
• Ability to spot media opportunities and contribute to proactive accounts.
• Collaborative team player with good time management and organisation.
• High initiative, energy and integrity to drive award-winning work.

Responsibilities

• Pitch regularly across B2B, national and lifestyle media to secure coverage for clients.
• Write press releases, media pitches, op-eds and social briefs for clients.
• Liaise with clients on weekly calls and draft project updates.
• Identify media opportunities and develop proactive strategies for accounts.
• Keep comprehensive notes, deliver weekly reports, and manage accounts efficiently.
• Foster UK media landscape awareness and share relevant journalist insights with the team.
• Collaborate within Axicom and participate in broader agency initiatives.

Skills

Media relations

Writing

Client communications

Proactivity

Team player

Time management

Job description

Who we are:

We are Axicom, part of WPP, an award-winning global communications agency for tech-driven brands. We bring together a diverse team of PR professionals passionate about integrated communications and telling the transformative stories of technology. With offices in the Netherlands, United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Sweden, Brazil, and Mexico, we are the largest global agency specializing in tech communication.

We're proud to be recently recognized as Agency of the Future, Disruptive Agency of the Year, and Best PR Network to Work For (EMEA). This underscores our commitment to innovation, growth, and fostering a collaborative culture. Since 1994, we've delivered ground-breaking campaigns for the world's most innovative tech companies, and we are always seeking new talent to join our team of Futurists.

WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company-powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

More about the role:

As an Account Executive atAxicom, you will work with leading technology businesses who are shaping how we live and work. This role is perfect for an ambitious executive looking to work across both Consumer and Business technology clients and become a stellar media operator telling the stories of the most innovative technology companies out there; from B2B accountancy software to exoskeletons.

We are looking for someone who is looking for the next role in their PR career and to establish a career for themselves in technology. Someone who loves the thrill of securing coverage in today’s media landscape and wants to be part of a team.

We recognise what makes us great is the individuality of our teams and actively welcome applications from individuals and groups who are under-represented and celebrate difference; be it ethnicity, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.

What you’ll do:

• Media relations: Pitch regularly across B2B, national and lifestyle media to secure coverage for your clients, going out to meet media and updating your clients on media news and moves. You'll want to become one of our go-to media gurus.
• Writing: You'll be writing press releases, media pitches, op-eds and social briefs for your clients. You'll be responsible for delivering excellent and creative first drafts for your team leads to approve.
• Client communications: Speaking to clients on weekly calls, updating on sell-ins and projects you are working on and drafting emails/Teams updates to clients.
• Proactivity: Spot media opportunities for your clients, identify ways to creatively solve problems and contribute to proactive and energised accounts.
• Account organisation: You'll be responsible for ensuring that comprehensive notes are taken on client calls, weekly reports are delivered and accounts are managed in an organised and efficient way.
• Media interest: Outside of specific pitches and sell-ins you will be expected to foster an interest in the UK media landscape from following relevant journalists to your clients, reading media relevant to clients and actively sharing with your teams.
• Team player: Play an active and helpful part in client teams and broader Axicom initiatives, demonstrating effective time management and acting as an agency ambassador.

Experience that contributes to success:

• Established early career PR experience, having had an entry level role in PR or long-term work experience.
• A strong interest in the UK technology landscape and UK media.
• Proven ability to execute and manage media sell-ins, work on multiple clients and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks at any one time and excellent time management skills.
• Solid writing skills with experience in writing press materials.
• Energetic and passionate about PR & communications.
• High levels of Intelligence, Initiative, and Integrity, with an ambition to create award-winning work.

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You belong at Axicom:

Our vision is for Axicom, a Burson Group company, to be the leading 'academy company' for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today's leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Axicom, we're an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That's why it's imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can't do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view-your talent is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it's how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.