PR Senior Account Executive

Publicis Groupe; London, Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the PR sector is seeking a dynamic individual to join their close-knit team. The role involves managing client relationships, drafting communication materials, and executing campaigns across various sectors. With a focus on creativity and collaboration, this position offers significant career growth potential and the chance to work with well-known brands. The company promotes a hybrid working model and values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity

REFLECTION DAYS

HELP@HAND BENEFITS

FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES

HYBRID WORKING

BANK HOLIDAY SWAP

BIRTHDAY DAY OFF

AGENCY DISCOUNTS

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task and prioritise across projects.
• Proven team player with empathy for clients.

Responsibilities

• Draft materials for client programmes including press releases and media reports.
• Develop storylines and pitch news to journalists.
• Monitor news media and undertake desk research.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Team player

Digital savvy

Excellent written English

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

We are PG ONE.We are the ideas, production and media for over 30 of the world’s most known and loved brands from the world’s biggest advertiser, P&G (Procter & Gamble).When you see Pampers, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Fairy, Ariel, Always & Braun to name a few, that’s us.We are made differently to conventional agencies as we believe in the power of togetherness. Under one roof you’ll find creatives, designers, strategists, account teams, producers, project managers, data scientists, PR & advocacy teams and media talent, all working as one.And you’ll find a culture of pushing new boundaries to solve the most complex business challenges. We call this culture “Dare to be Different” and we are very proud of it. Because we know you have to keep breaking new ground, without fear, to be successful.

Our CommitmentDiversity and inclusion is a core part of who we are at PGOne. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates and supports our wonderfully diverse employee group – whatever their age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t just fuel our creativity and innovation, it brings us closer to our people and audiences. We will continue to strive to create a culture and environment where everyone feels empowered and more importantly comfortable enough to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Job Description

The PR team at PG ONE represents exceptional brands that are at the forefront of their sectors. Our expertise is to help clients discover their best stories to help shape their reputations and relationships. We work across avariety of sectors and accounts (from health care to fem care; oral care to baby care),helping clients to be more famous and interesting.

We are a close-knit team that prides itself on delivering intelligent and well thought-through campaigns that make a tangible difference to our clients’ businesses. We’re entrepreneurial, love new ideas and are looking for someone willing to get stuck into creating something great.

You will be key day-to-day contact for our clients, tasked with developing strong client relationships and having a solid understanding of their businesses. A core member of the team you will be responsible for successfully managing delivery of key communications and influencer programmes across a number of accounts.

The role is challenging and rewarding and offers the successful candidate significant career growth potential

Responsibilities

• You will draft materials for client programmes including press releases, media advisories, interview briefing notes, agendas, logistics documents and media reports.
• You will play a key role in developing storylines and pitching news to journalists with the objective of delivering coverage which meets and exceeds clients’ expectations. You will have a good understanding of the media landscape already with extensive network of media contacts.
• You will monitor the news media (print, broadcast and online) and undertake desk research – media and social media audits, research and analysis - in order to keep abreast of industry developments and to identify news hooks.
• You will be expected to actively contribute to the development of client proposals and implementation of campaigns, attend client meetings and assist with the organisation of client activities including media events, seminars, workshops, round tables, speaking events, competitions and product launches.
• Using digital channels is a key focus across the agency, you are expected to monitor the advances in the digital and social media sector to ensure the team stays ahead of emerging and developing trends and you will pitch stories to bloggers and other online influencers and communities to deliver client content through online and social media channels.
• You will be expected to stay abreast of the creator landscape and work on creator projects including identifying creators, helping to contract creators and manage creator content production.

Qualifications

• Organised, meticulous about meeting deadlines, with excellent attention to detail
• High energy and able to multi-task, with a real ability to quickly prioritise across a number of projects
• Ability to work in an agile manner and adapt to changing requests
• A proven team player, with the ability to empathise with clients and remain flexible in achieving goals
• Out spoken and comfortable sharing ideas and thoughts
• Competent in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent written English
• Digitally savvy, active on social channels and passionate about PR and communication

Additional Information

PGOne has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• HYBRID WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday.
• AGENCY DISCOUNTS, onsite gym, and discount in our Publicis-Owned Pub – “The Pregnant Man”

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

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