PR Junior Account Executive

Carters, Inc.; Hailsham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent PR agency is seeking a PR Junior Account Executive to support media outreach, write content for various channels, and build media relationships. This role is perfect for those with strong writing skills and an interest in business and media. A starting salary of approximately £25,000 is offered along with hybrid working, 25 days' holiday, and a dynamic team culture.

Benefits

Circa £25,000 starting salary

Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days remote)

Early Friday finishes

25 days' holiday + your birthday off

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare (post-probation)

Frequent social events

Dynamic team culture with mentorship

Qualifications

• Previous PR, marketing or media-related internships welcome but not essential.
• Curious about creative industries and brands.

Responsibilities

• Support media outreach, pitch clients to journalists.
• Draft pitches and press releases for media channels.
• Build media relationships across various press types.
• Help shape media-worthy narratives from client projects.
• Contribute to client strategy aligned with their goals.
• Assist senior team members with client management.
• Provide occasional office and administrative support.

Skills

Exceptional writing skills

Confidence and proactivity

Interest in business and media

Strong communication skills

Job description

PR Junior Account Executive

Location: Carter's Corner, East Sussex, UK, BN27 4

Application Deadline: 2025-11-01

Job Description

Do you have a flair for writing, a sharp eye on current affairs, and an interest in business and the media? Join an ambitious, independent PR agency ranked among the UK's top 25, and start your PR career in a supportive, creative, and intellectually stimulating environment. They work with the world's leading creative and design agencies. Their mission is to amplify their voice, build their profile, and deliver media impact that matters.

This is more than just a first job in PR: it's the start of a career path with clear short, medium, and long term goals, supported by consistent training, coaching, and opportunities for progression.

What you'll do as a PR Junior Account Executive:

• Support media outreach - pitch clients to journalists, secure coverage, and manage press opportunities
• Write - draft pitches, press releases, and content for clients' media and social channels
• Build media relationships - across business, trade, national and specialist press
• Support story development - help shape media-worthy narratives from client projects
• Contribute to client strategy - ensure your work supports their goals and objectives
• Assist senior team members with client management and new business activities
• Provide occasional office and administrative support

What we're looking for:

• Exceptional writers - whether through academic work or personal passion
• Confident, capable, and proactive, with a 'can-do' mindset
• Interested in business, current affairs, and the media
• Curious about creative industries, brands, and design
• Strong communicators who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Previous PR, marketing or media-related internships are welcome but not essential. This role also suits graduates who considered law or accountancy but are drawn to a more creative, people-focused career.

Why join us?

• Circa £25,000 starting salary, with potential for an early pay rise within your first year
• Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days remote)
• Early Friday finishes
• 25 days' holiday + your birthday off
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare (post-probation), including dental and eye care
• Frequent social events
• Dynamic, close-knit team culture with senior-level mentorship

If you're ready to learn, grow, and make your mark in PR, we'd love to hear from you.