Associate Account Executive

Sapio Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing global agency that specializes in communications within the financial sector. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to support account teams, build relationships with clients, and enhance your copywriting skills. As part of a multi-award-winning firm, you will contribute to high-profile campaigns and gain invaluable experience in media relations. With a strong focus on financial markets, this is an exciting time to join a company recognized for its quality work and supportive culture. If you are passionate about writing and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in financial markets and current affairs.
• Eager to build a career in media relations.

Responsibilities

• Support account teams in pitching stories to journalists.
• Assist with copywriting for social posts and press releases.
• Conduct research for creative campaign ideas.

Skills

Media Relations

Copywriting

Relationship Building

Research Skills

Interest in Financial Markets

Job description

This range is provided by Sapio Consulting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Our client, an award winning global agency, is looking to make an entry level hire to join their growing Capital Markets team here in London supporting across a client base that spans the USA, the Middle East and APAC. As this is an entry level role, there is no requirement for any prior comms experience, but an interest in financial markets and current affairs is essential.

As a multi award-winning full service communications agency our client supports some of the UKs most high profile clients across a multitude of industries including Financial Services, Technology and Venture Capital, Professional Services, Sustainability, and Energy, Renewables and Industrial.

Our client has tripled in size and revenue over the last 5 years and is looking to double again over the next 2 or 3 years, so this is an incredibly exciting time to join. The business is widely recognised both for the quality of its work and contribution to the industry, but also as an employer, winning multiple culture and employer accolades.

Role

• Supporting account teams in pitching stories to journalists (via phone, email, or LinkedIn)
• Building relationships directly with clients
• Assisting with copywriting, including social posts, press releases, blogs, and op-eds
• Supporting on briefing calls with spokespeople and client meetings, suggesting potential angles and questions
• Developing your own media contacts
• Managing account administration—news monitoring, monthly reports, and updating press lists
• Contributing to client campaign ideas, staying up-to-date on relevant news
• Assisting the team with new business pitches, research, and proposals
• Conducting research for creative campaign ideas, competitor analysis, and industry trends

Requirements

• You’re eager to build a career in media relations, with a focus on financial markets
• You have a strong interest in financial markets, investing, and current affairs
• You’re passionate about writing and developing your copywriting skills—whether it’s a press release, blog, social post, or ghostwritten opinion piece
• You’re comfortable building relationships with journalists, both over the phone and via email
• You have a curious mind and a desire to keep learning
• You’re open to stepping outside your comfort zone (with the right support)
• You thrive in a team environment and enjoy helping others
• You bring a positive, solutions-focused attitude

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Public Relations

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services

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