Consultant Relations professional

Zeno Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A global communications agency in the UK is seeking an Account Executive specializing in Corporate Reputation. Ideal candidates should have at least one year of public relations experience and possess strong writing and media relations skills. Responsibilities include managing client accounts, drafting press materials, and supporting media outreach. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £27,500 to £29,000, emphasizing teamwork and organization within the agency's dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of public relations experience.
• Proficiency in basic media research tools.
• In-depth knowledge of media landscapes relevant to clients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized accounts and meet deadlines.
• Draft content for press releases and media pitches.
• Support media outreach and build media lists.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Media relations

Organizational abilities

Team-oriented

Job description

About Zeno Group

Zeno Group is the fiercely independent and global, integrated communications agency, born from PR. We bring together the boldest and brightest talent to help clients across industries and sectors unleash the power of strategic communications. Guided by our "Fearless Pursuit of the Unexpected," we push the boundaries to achieve real business value and societal impact for clients. We are proud recipients of multiple industry awards, including the 2024 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Large Agency of the Year.

Job Title

Account Executive – Corporate Reputation

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized accounts and meet all client deadlines in collaboration with the Account Manager.
• Prepare agendas and action notes for internal and client meetings.
• Draft written content such as press releases, media pitches, bylined articles and social media copy.
• Monitor news, flag relevant industry stories, and identify proactive commentary opportunities.
• Support media outreach by building media lists, researching contacts, and providing input on media strategy.
• Collect, collate, and distribute media coverage, producing activity reports for clients.
• Participate in brainstorms and planning sessions for client campaigns.
• Conduct online research using social media tools and techniques.
• Maintain client files, ensuring records are organized and unnecessary drafts are deleted.
• Research and source speaker opportunities, forward feature calendars, and qualification of opportunities.
• Manage workload, setting and meeting deadlines while ensuring time for consultation and feedback.
• Supervise junior staff, delegating tasks to Junior Account Executives and setting clear expectations.
• Collaborate with wider agency teams (DE&I, Culture, Social, Influencer) and promote team communication.
• Demonstrate energy and enthusiasm across ongoing workload and projects.
• Coordinate with supervisors to provide updates and brief on challenges.
• Act professionally when meeting the press, handling enquiries, selling stories, and ensuring copy is approved and submitted on time.
• Produce a high standard of work, paying attention to detail and continuously looking for improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Early in career with at least one year of public relations experience.
• Strong writing and media relations skills across various formats (press releases, case studies, opinion pieces, blog entries).
• In‑depth knowledge of national, trade, and online media landscapes relevant to clients.
• Proficiency in basic media research tools and the ability to develop insights on journalists and competitors.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Team‑oriented and capable of building relationships with stakeholders across the agency.

Compensation

Salary band: £27,500 – £29,000 (Level 03)