PR Junior Account Executive, BRIGHTERBOX

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative agency is seeking creative thinkers who are passionate about technology. This role involves producing engaging written content, managing client communications, and contributing fresh ideas to enhance client visibility. With a focus on personal development and a vibrant work culture, this position offers excellent progression prospects. Enjoy flexible working hours, generous holiday allowances, and exciting company events that foster teamwork and camaraderie. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact in the tech PR landscape.

Benefits

20 days holiday per year

Office closed between Christmas and New Year

Interest free travel loan

Flexible working hours

Contributory pension scheme

Access to private healthcare

Recruitment bonus

Company-funded summer events

Company-funded Christmas party

Drinks in the office every Friday

Qualifications

• Passion for technology and staying updated with industry news.
• Strong writing and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce written content including press releases and reports.
• Liaise with clients and manage editorial calendars.
• Contribute creative ideas and spot news opportunities.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Sales experience

Marketing experience

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

This agency, repeatedly recognised by PR Week as a top tech PR company to watch, is looking for enthusiastic, creative and persuasive thinkers. The ideal candidate will have some transferable skills such as experience in writing or telephone-based sales or marketing. From cyber-security companies to a number of retail technology vendors, artificial intelligence to robotics and satellite communications clients, every day brings about different challenges. The agency was voted #1 for story development in a survey by PR Week and is continuing to grow fast. The agency offers personalised training and development plans to ensure great progression prospects – many of the management level staff started as account executives at the company.

Responsibilities:

• Producing written content – first drafts for features content, press releases, byliners, briefing notes, as well as quarterly reporting and coverage

• Client liaison – communicating on responsibilities such as features, 'news hijacking' and chasing up on approvals

• Thinking outside the box – contributing ideas for content and spotting 'news hijacking' opportunities for clients

• Keeping organised – Running editorial calendar and features pitching for clients, keeping

target media lists up to date

About You:

• Have a genuine passion for tech

• Keep up to date with the latest tech industry news (listen to the right Podcasts)

• Be a great writer, communicator and team player

• Feel confident handling multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously

Benefits:

20 days holiday per year (plus 1 day for every year of service), plus:

• Office closed between Christmas and New Year (doesn’t come out of holiday allowance)

• One late start or early finish every month or 3 days additional holiday per year

• An early finish or late start on your birthday

• Interest free travel loan

• Flexible working within the parameters of 8am-7pm, standard day 9am-6pm

• Contributory pension scheme where agency will match contributions up to and including 5%

• Access to private healthcare + income replacement plan for long-term sickness

• Recruitment bonus

• Fun socials: Company-funded summer event – e.g. axe throwing, bubble football, speed-boat on the Thames. Company-funded Christmas party – often a Michelin Star restaurant. Drinks in the office every Friday.