Senior Account Executive (PR)

Major Players | B Corp™; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Account Executive to join a dynamic team focused on purpose-driven PR campaigns. This role offers the chance to work autonomously while receiving guidance from seasoned professionals. You will be responsible for crafting impactful press materials, securing media coverage, and managing key relationships within the media landscape. If you are passionate about making a difference through your work and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values creativity and collaboration, and help drive meaningful change through innovative campaigns.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in PR agencies with a proven track record in media coverage.
• Strong writing and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Craft press materials and develop compelling storylines for media.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists.

Skills

PR agency experience

Media coverage securing

Project management

Writing and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Are you a PR professional passionate about purpose-led campaigns that drive meaningful change? Join a purpose-driven creative agency crafting campaigns that positively impact society.

About the Role

We're on the lookout for a Senior Account Executive with PR as their core expertise to join a friendly and supportive team. Whether you're already a Senior Account Executive or an ambitious Account Executive ready for the next step, this is a great opportunity to gain senior exposure and work autonomously while receiving support and mentoring from experienced PR professionals.

Key Responsibilities

PR Campaigns:

1. Craft compelling press materials, including press releases, correspondence, and content for various platforms.
2. Identify news hooks and develop storylines to capture media attention.
3. Build relationships with journalists and maintain a portfolio of press contacts across all media.
4. Monitor the news agenda and share relevant industry updates with the PR team.
5. Participate in planning and brainstorm meetings, contributing creative ideas.
6. Ensure team admin is efficiently managed, including scheduling and file management.

Experience:

1. PR agency experience.
2. Proven track record of securing media coverage.
3. Knowledge of the news agenda and how it influences PR strategies.
4. Excellent project management and organisational skills.
5. Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills.

Why Join Us?

1. Be part of an agency passionate about purpose-driven work and campaigns that make a difference.
2. Mentoring from highly experienced PR professionals.
3. Flexible working with a collaborative, supportive, and creative team.
4. Health Insurance, Pension, Cycle to Work Scheme.

If you would like a confidential chat about this role or your next career move, then please get in contact: [e-mail]

Major Players are the UK's leading digital, marketing, and creative talent agency, and over the last 30 years we've consistently championed our people and communities. As a proud B Corp, we are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the industries we service, creating impactful and sustainable change for our partners, candidates and employees.

We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law. For further information about our DE&I commitments, please visit: www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/