Campaign Executive -Team Lewis London Battersea Power Station

Battersea Academy for Skills & Employment (BASE); London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Campaign Executive to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be pivotal in managing client accounts and projects, providing valuable insights into media opportunities, and developing strong relationships with journalists. You will draft high-quality written materials and coordinate communications to ensure client objectives are met. This position offers a unique chance to grow in a vibrant environment that values creativity and proactive support. If you are passionate about media and communications and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B, corporate, consumer, or digital communications.
• Proven ability to keep abreast of current affairs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of client accounts and projects.
• Draft a range of written materials including media alerts and soundbites.
• Monitor news sources and alert the team to relevant opportunities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creative thinking

Proven written ability in English

Presentation skills

Understanding of client business issues

Calmness under pressure

Education

Relevant experience in communications

Tools

Social media platforms

Job description

Team Lewis are recruiting a Campaign Executive

About TEAM LEWIS
We are a global marketing agency that has gone from start-up to multi-national in little over two decades. Our success is due to a combination of factors: talented people delivering award winning campaigns; expanding client relationships into new markets or services; making strategic acquisitions. The agency, its people and client campaigns have won many prestigious awards, including Cannes Lions, PRovoke Media, ICCO, European Excellence, PRCA Digital, Digital Impact, Global Digital Excellence.

At the heart of the business is the TEAM LEWIS Foundation (TLF). A charitable entity, funded by TEAM LEWIS. The TLF makes grants to charitable organisations that promote social, cultural, economic and environmental causes. It aims to strengthen the bonds between the marketing industry, businesses, governments and non-profits. The TLF has supported over 2,000 causes. Community charities are championed by TEAM LEWIS’ employees, who volunteer their time and skills to maximise the grants’ effectiveness. You can read more about TEAM LEWIS Foundation at https://www.teamlewis.com/impact/

Purpose of the role
The Campaign Executive plays a media focused and team support role. The role requires the ability to handle a number of projects at any one time as well as being able to respond quickly to journalist and team requests. The Campaign Executive will develop a clear understanding of the team’s requirements and objectives, be proactive in attitude and supportive to the team at all times.

Responsibilities

1. Assist the team with the management of client accounts and projects, helping to establish TEAM LEWIS as an invaluable long-term partner for marketing and communications services.
2. Offer thoughtful advice and recommendations to clients and team regarding media opportunities and tactics.
3. Coordinate communication (including meetings and reviews) with clients and ensure deadlines and service agreements are adhered to.
4. Participate in new business pitches by providing research support and coordination.
5. Assist with the coordination of press tours, events and review programmes.
6. Understand and avidly follow the news agenda, positioning clients and products within the wider news narrative.
7. Research and identify appropriate journalists, bloggers and analysts on an ongoing basis.
8. Develop and strengthen existing media relationships for self and the team.
9. Monitor relevant news sources and alert the team to relevant breaking news opportunities.
10. Understand and identify strong news angles and media opportunities.
11. Secure ongoing and regular media opportunities such as columns and Q&As.
12. Organise and coordinate media interviews and press briefings.
13. Draft a broad range of written materials including biographies, briefing documents, media alerts, soundbites, Q&As, backgrounders and boilerplates, ensuring a consistent level of high quality content.
14. Create press materials and compelling content for both traditional and digital media.
15. Create valuable and insightful briefing sheets to assist clients with their press communications.
16. Understand and develop knowledge around finding good news angles or hooks.
17. Take a developmental approach to improving writing ability, adapting and refining style to suit the needs of the client.
18. Use social media platforms to expand own network.
19. Provide social media insight as well as execution and management of related digital activity.
20. Ensure personal and deliverable client objectives are met on an ongoing basis.
21. Accurately report activity levels and regularly complete timesheets to ensure correct allocation of client duties.
22. Escalate general new business requests to appropriate team members, acting as a first point of contact for external enquiries.
23. Work closely with line manager to maximise own strengths, improve weaknesses and support individual and team career development.
24. Support with the training of graduates and interns wherever possible.
25. Regularly attend LEWIS training sessions and daily press briefings to enhance skills and develop knowledge.
26. Track and report on media activity, including coverage reports, press clippings, online media engagement.
27. Ensure that all account activity and results are reported back to the Senior Campaign Executive / Campaign Manager / Campaign Director.

About You

1. Relevant experience of working in a B2B, corporate, consumer or digital communications environment at a Campaign Coordinator or Campaign Executive level.
2. Attention to detail.
3. Proven written ability in English and local languages.
4. Creative thinking.
5. Understanding of client business issues and requirements.
6. Highly developed presentation skills.
7. Thorough knowledge of media: print and broadcast.
8. Understanding of market research and analysis.
9. Ability to delegate effectively.
10. Calmness under pressure and ability to achieve tight deadlines.
11. Proven ability to keep abreast of current affairs and relate them to client situations.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the responsibilities for this role. Other responsibilities may be added from time to time.

TEAM LEWIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and fostering an environment focused on equality, empowerment, and respect. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that supports and celebrates our diversity. We continue to invest in our efforts to ensure that TEAM LEWIS is a place where everyone can thrive.