Senior Public Relations Account Executive

Group42; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Account Executive to join their vibrant PR and content agency. This role is perfect for a proactive and ambitious PR professional eager to make an impact in the fast-paced world of public relations for high-growth SMEs. You will strategize and secure national media coverage, manage C-Suite client relationships, and develop compelling content across various sectors including lifestyle, tech, and finance. Join a supportive team that values innovative ideas and offers excellent career growth opportunities, all while collaborating with exciting scale-ups and unicorn brands in the UK and US.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in media relations and content development.
• Ability to manage and liaise with C-Suite clients.

Responsibilities

• Pitching story angles to media contacts daily.
• Overseeing content creation from blogs to social media.

Skills

Media Relations

Content Development

Client Communications

Strategic Thinking

Pitching Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

Senior Public Relations Account Executive

We are seeking a Senior Account Executive to join our dynamic PR and content agency, catering to the scale-up scenes in the UK and the US, with offices in London and Miami.

Package: Starting from £25,000 to £32,000 + benefits, dependent on experience.

About 42 Bruton:

42 Bruton is a high-growth boutique PR agency based in London. We specialise in driving PR strategies for high-growth SMEs in both the UK and the US. We deliver a clean-cut approach to securing relentless national and trade coverage, renowned industry recognition, critical investor traction, and unwavering audience engagement.

We are seeking a proactive, articulate, and ambitious PR professional to join our team as a Senior Account Executive. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in media relations, content development, and day-to-day client communications. You’ll play a key role in supporting account leads and contributing to the successful delivery of campaigns across a mix of B2B/B2C sectors including lifestyle, FMCG, aviation, sports, investment, and tech.

Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll collaborate with high-growth scale-ups and unicorn brands, so the ability to adapt quickly and bring fresh, strategic ideas to the table is essential.

Key Skills:

• Ability to strategise and drive national coverage for client accounts.
• Experience in managing and liaising with C-Suite clients and account executives.
• Impeccable attention to detail with innovative and articulate writing skills.
• A passion for staying abreast of news trends and adapting client pitches accordingly.
• Proven ability to secure weekly trade and national coverage through confident client pitching.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pitching fresh, relevant story angles daily to media contacts.
• Selling in press releases and commentary to national and trade journalists.
• Developing and presenting communication strategies and content plans.
• Staying informed on trends in start-ups, scale-ups, and alternative finance.
• Overseeing content creation from blogs and whitepapers to social media and one-pagers.
• Drafting high-quality client IP, such as research reports and market insights.
• Interpreting quantitative data to support strategic content development.
• Pitching across both UK and US media markets; occasional travel required.

Additional Requirements:

• Candidates must be available to start within four weeks.
• Comfortable with occasional travel between Miami and London.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for career growth within a supportive and efficient team environment. We welcome brilliant individuals to join our close-knit culture.

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Sales and Business Development

Industries: Public Relations and Communications Services