Account Executive - Axicom

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship programs

Inclusive company culture

Flexible accommodations

Job summary

Burson Group, part of the WPP network, is seeking an Account Executive to join its technology-focused PR team. You’ll work with leading tech brands, shaping campaigns and securing coverage across B2B, national and lifestyle media.

This hybrid role rewards proactive writers and strong communicators who can manage multiple clients, draft press releases, pitch stories, and keep clients updated on sell-ins and progress. A passion for UK tech media is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in PR or communications
• Strong interest in UK tech media
• Ability to execute media sell-ins across multiple clients
• Excellent writing and editorial judgment
• Strong time management and multitasking skills
• Energetic and passionate about PR and communications
• Ambition to deliver award-winning work

Responsibilities

• Media relations: pitch regularly across B2B, national and lifestyle media to secure coverage for clients.
• Writing: draft press releases, media pitches, op-eds and social briefs.
• Client communications: lead weekly calls and draft client emails/updates.
• Proactivity: identify media opportunities and contribute to proactive campaigns.
• Account organisation: keep notes, deliver weekly reports, manage accounts efficiently.
• Media interest: monitor UK media landscape and share insights with teams.
• Team player: support broader company initiatives and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Media relations

Writing

Client communications

Proactivity

Time management

Team player

UK media landscape

Job description

Who we are:

We are the company, 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)isthetrusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unitecutting-edgemedia intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprisesolutionsand expert strategic counselin a single company –powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open,to help our clients navigate change, captureopportunityand deliver transformational growth. For more information, visitWPP.com.

More about the role:

As an Account Executive atthe company, you will work with leading technology businesses who are shaping how we live and work. This role isperfect 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.

Weare looking for someone who is looking for the next role in their PR careerandtoestablisha career for themselves in technology. Someone who loves the thrill of securing coverage in today’s media landscape andwants 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’llwant to become one of ourgo-to media gurus.

• Writing:You’llbe writing press releases, media pitches,op-edsand social briefs for your clients.You’llbe responsible fordelivering 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/Teamsupdates to clients

• Proactivity:Spot media opportunities for your clients,identifyways to creatively solve problems and contribute to proactive and energised accounts

• Account organisation:You’llbe responsible forensuring that comprehensive notes are taken on client calls, weekly reports are delivered and accounts are managed in an organised andefficentway

• Media interest: Outside of specific pitches and sell ins you will be expected to foster an interest in the UK medialandscapefrom following relevant journalists to your clients, reading media relevant toclientsand actively sharing with your teams

• Team player:Play an active and helpful part in client teams and broaderthe companyinitiatives,demonstratingeffective time management and acting as an agency ambassador.

Experience that contributes to success:

• Establishedearly career PRexperience,having had an entry level role in PR orlong termwork experience

• A stronginterest in the UK technology landscape and UK media

• Proven ability toexecute andmanagemedia sell ins, work on multiple clients and stronginternpersonalskills

• Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks at any one timeand excellent time management skills

• Solid writing skills with experience in writing press materials

• Energetic andpassionate about PR & communications

• High levelsof Intelligence, Initiative, and Integrity, with an ambition to create award-winning work.

#LI-SF1You belong at the company:

Our vision is for the company, 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 the company, 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.