Graduate PR Account Executive - Legal Sector

KaneHR; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications consultancy in London is seeking a motivated Graduate Account Executive to begin their career in public relations. This role involves writing press releases, pitching stories, maintaining client relationships, and developing media contacts. Ideal candidates will have a degree in relevant fields and should possess excellent written and spoken English, strong interpersonal skills, and be social media-savvy. The firm offers competitive pay, comprehensive training, and hybrid working options, along with generous annual leave and other benefits.

Benefits

Salary of up to £30,000 per annum

Excellent training and development programme

Annual bonus depending on performance

4.30 PM finish on Fridays

Workplace pension (3% employer contribution)

Regular social events

Private health insurance

25 days annual leave

FREE half day leave per month

Qualifications

• Graduate with relevant work experience or internship in a PR agency, press office, law firm or fast-paced media environment.
• Expected to be hot on spelling, grammar, and proofreading.

Responsibilities

• Writing press releases, news stories, articles, and case studies.
• Pitching ideas to journalists via phone or email.
• Handling stories with challenging subjects.
• Developing journalist contacts.
• Maintaining client interaction and developing editorial themes.
• Arranging interviews with key journalists.
• Monitoring media coverage and reporting results.
• Delivering analytic reports on social media.
• Supporting Senior Management with new business opportunities.
• Brainstorming ideas for PR campaigns.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English

Social media-savvy

Presentation skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent telephone manner

Time-keeping

Education

Degree in PR, law, languages, journalism, history, social studies, politics, economics or English Literature

Job description

A leading communications consultancy in London is seeking a motivated Graduate Account Executive to begin their career in public relations. This role involves writing press releases, pitching stories, maintaining client relationships, and developing media contacts. Ideal candidates will have a degree in relevant fields and should possess excellent written and spoken English, strong interpersonal skills, and be social media-savvy. The firm offers competitive pay, comprehensive training, and hybrid working options, along with generous annual leave and other benefits.