Junior Account Executive

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £27k-£29k

Hybrid work in Camden

Mentoring from PR professionals

Clear career progression

Exposure to diverse campaigns

Job summary

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd in London Camden is hiring an Account Executive to kickstart a career in public relations. No prior PR experience is required; you will learn on the job, support client campaigns, and gain exposure to media relations, briefings and reporting.

You will build media lists, draft pitches, assist with campaigns, and collaborate with a friendly team offering hands-on mentoring, structured training and clear progression into more senior roles.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Genuine interest in current affairs and media.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain media lists to support client campaigns.
• Research journalists and media contacts to identify story opportunities.
• Develop relationships with media contacts and support outreach.
• Assist with delivery of PR campaigns from planning to execution.
• Track media coverage and produce campaign reports.
• Draft press releases and media pitches.
• Support client meetings and campaign discussions from early stages.
• Monitor the daily news agenda and identify opportunities for clients.
• Provide administrative support to ensure campaigns run smoothly.
• Collaborate with the wider team across multiple client accounts.

Skills

Communication skills

Interest in current affairs

Relationship building

Proactive learner

Organisational skills

Education

Degree welcomed but not essential

Job description

Kickstart your career in PR with an opportunity that values personality, curiosity and potential over previous industry experience. If you're an excellent communicator who enjoys building relationships and keeping up with the news, this Account Executive opportunity could be the perfect first step into a rewarding career in public relations.

Company Overview

The Opportunity Hub UK is recruiting on behalf of an ambitious and growing communications agency based in Camden. Working with an exciting portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, this agency is known for giving people genuine responsibility from the very beginning of their careers. With a collaborative team, hands on training and a supportive culture, they provide an excellent environment for someone looking to build a long term career in PR.

Job Overview

This Account Executive role is open to individuals from all backgrounds. Whether you're a recent graduate, a school leaver, or someone looking to change careers, previous PR experience is not required. What matters most is your enthusiasm, confidence, willingness to learn and ability to communicate with people.

As an Account Executive, you'll work closely with experienced PR professionals, supporting client campaigns while learning every aspect... of agency life. From media relations and campaign delivery to client meetings and content creation, you'll gain valuable experience that will help you develop into a successful PR professional.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Building and maintaining media lists to support client campaigns
• Researching journalists, producers and media contacts to identify the best opportunities for stories
• Developing relationships with key media contacts and supporting media outreach
• Assisting with the delivery of PR campaigns from planning through to execution
• Tracking media coverage and producing campaign reports
• Drafting press releases, media pitches and briefing documents
• Supporting client meetings and campaign discussions from an early stage
• Monitoring the daily news agenda and identifying opportunities for clients
• Providing administrative support to ensure campaigns run smoothly
• Working collaboratively with the wider team across multiple client accounts

Here are the skills you’ll need:

• No previous PR experience is required
• A genuine interest in current affairs, media and communications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident building relationships with a wide range of people
• Curious, proactive and eager to learn
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• Positive attitude with a willingness to take on new challenges
• A degree is welcome but not essential
• Experience in customer facing roles such as hospitality, retail or sales would be beneficial but is not essential

Work Permissions

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

Here are the benefits of this job:

• Salary of £27,000 - £29,000
• Hybrid working based in Camden
• Comprehensive training and mentoring from experienced PR professionals
• Early responsibility with genuine client exposure
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Clear career progression opportunities within the agency
• The chance to work across a variety of exciting campaigns and clients

Public relations offers an exciting career for individuals who enjoy storytelling, building relationships and working in a fast moving environment. Starting your career as an Account Executive provides exposure to media relations, strategic communications and client management, creating an excellent foundation for future progression into Senior Account Executive, Account Manager and beyond. This Account Executive opportunity is ideal for someone looking to build a successful long term career within one of the UK's most dynamic industries.