Associate

Publicis Groupe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Private health insurance

Flexible public holiday policy

Volunteering hours

Extensive training modules

Office exchange programme

Job summary

Publicis Groupe in the UK is looking for two motivated Associates to support corporate and financial communications across various industries. You will build client relationships, create content, and contribute to communications strategies.

The ideal candidates have strong writing skills, media knowledge, and the ability to work in international teams. The position offers competitive salary, health insurance, and a hybrid working model, making it an exciting opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous professional experience in a communications consultancy or business.
• Knowledge of media and current affairs, with a flair for pitching.
• Creativity in writing high-quality content.
• Interest in digital media and social media management.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced international environment.
• Strong use of Microsoft Office programs.
• Curiosity to utilize AI tools in daily workflows.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain excellent client relationships.
• Nurture a strong network with journalists and stakeholders.
• Develop concise overviews of clients' businesses and strategies.
• Contribute to creative campaign development.
• Create high-quality written content.
• Conduct research and market analysis.
• Support planning and management of various events.

Skills

Client relationship management

Content creation

Media knowledge

Strategic thinking

Research and analytics

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Digital and social media interest

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Overview

We are looking to hire two highly motivated Associates to join and contribute to a growing and ambitious organisation. This role will support corporate and financial communications consultants, directors and partners deliver on an array of work for clients, on national and global mandates, across a range of industries. You will form a part of client teams from day one and be expected to contribute on tactical and strategic levels.

Responsibilities

• A trusted client adviser: Build and maintain excellent client relationships and continuously deliver work that exceeds our clients' expectations.
• Highly networked: Nurture a strong network with relevant stakeholders, including journalists, analysts and other key contacts.
• A source of knowledge: Develop excellent client knowledge and understanding – to give concise, accurate overviews of each client’s business, communications objectives and PR strategy. Stay up to date with trends, issues and challenges that affect clients' businesses and industries.
• A strategic thinker: Develop a clear understanding of the role and responsibilities in each client team, and how these contribute to overall client strategy. Contribute to creative campaign and strategy development.
• A content creator: Develop high-quality short and long-form written content and contribute to the development of creative content across different formats.
• Insights-driven: Conduct desk research (media audits, market intelligence reports) and contribute to the development of communications strategies, making use of market analytics tools.
• A project manager: Support the planning, organisation and management of various events including interviews, media roundtables, and press conferences.

Qualifications

• Have gained previous professional experience, ideally in a communications consultancy or the communications function of a business.
• Know your way around the media and have a keen interest in media and current affairs, with an eye for what makes a good pitch.
• Are a creative writer and have the skills to tell our client's stories through high-quality written content.
• Have an interest in digital and social media – content creation, social media listening, community management, paid media management and influencer campaign capabilities are a plus.
• Have excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, fluency in spoken and written English is a must, and additional language skills are a plus.
• Are well‑organised, excellent attention to detail, enthusiasm, strong organisational skills, ability to multi‑task and work as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Like to work internationally, in a fast‑paced, high‑stakes environment with international cross‑border teams.
• Strong command of all Microsoft Office programs.
• Are proficient and curious in using AI powered tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude and other emerging platforms, in their day‑to‑day work.
• Right to work in the UK and can demonstrate it if requested.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonus scheme, generous finder’s fee and short‑term transfer opportunities between offices.
• Private health insurance, employee assistance programme and flexible public holiday policy.
• Volunteering hours, extensive training modules, office exchange programme and a hybrid home office model.
• Opportunity to work with an international team and support cross‑border projects.

Kekst CNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, age, religion/belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and parental status, or any other characteristic protected under EU, state or local law, where applicable.