Graduate PR Account Executive

Idibu; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing PR agency is seeking a Graduate PR Account Executive to assist in executing integrated PR campaigns. This role requires strong writing and communication skills, as well as knowledge of social media platforms. Starting with at least three days a week, this position offers the potential to grow into a full-time role. Candidates must have a degree in public relations, communications, or journalism and a genuine interest in the charity and social purpose sector. Located in Brighton, the agency provides a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Salary circa £23,400 per annum pro rata

High potential to grow to a full-time position

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Some experience in a business setting, especially PR or communications.
• Good organizational skills including email management.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the director in implementing integrated PR campaigns.
• Drafting press releases and crafting pitches.
• Managing and growing the agency’s social media channels.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Fluent communication abilities

Knowledge of social media platforms

Basic design skills

Research and analytical skills

Education

Degree in public relations, communications, or journalism

Tools

Canva

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

This entry-level opportunity is ideal for graduates looking to kickstart their careers in the wonderful world of Public Relations. A dynamic and enthusiastic individual is sought to join a growing PR agency located in Brighton. Led by a team of comms experts, they thrive to help social enterprises and charities drive impactful campaigns.

Graduate PR Account Executive (6 months contract Salary: Circa 23400 per annum pro rata Location: Brighton)

Potential to grow to a permanent full-time position

Responsibilities

• Assisting the director in implementing integrated PR campaigns
• Drafting press releases and crafting pitches for news features and lifestyle media
• Liaising with clients journalists associates and suppliers
• Monitoring media coverage creating coverage lists and generating reports
• Creating and maintaining media lists staying updated on industry changes including new roles and media platforms
• Monitoring and scanning daily news and journalist requests
• Managing and growing the agencys social media channels including creating engaging content templates blogs and articles
• Updating and maintaining the companys website
• Performing various administrative duties

About you

• A degree (preferably in public relations communications or journalism)
• Some experience in a business setting (PR communications or relevant experience such as managing a student society is highly valued)
• Strong writing skills and fluent communication abilities
• Good organizational skills including email management and reporting
• Knowledge of copywriting and editing
• Understanding of social media platforms including X LinkedIn Instagram and Facebook
• An interest in the charity and social purpose sector
• Basic design skills with experience in creating templates using Canva or similar tools
• A willingness to learn and a genuine interest in current affairs
• Proficiency in MS Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong research and analytical skills
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines
• Basic budget management skills

Benefits

• Salary circa 23400 per annum pro rata
• Starting on a minimum of 3 days a week
• High potential to grow to a full-time permanent opportunity
• Flexible working environment working ideally two days a month at Brighton office

Work permission

You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

If you are eager to make a meaningful impact through innovative PR and communications strategies and are ready to grow in a dynamic environment we would love to hear from you now and be a part of a growing team!

Employment Type : 1

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary: £23400 - £23400