BRIGHTERBOX

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 for story development in a survey by PR Week and is continuing to grow fast. They offer 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.

This independent strategic communications agency provides comprehensive advice across the full spectrum of business communications using traditional and digital platforms to ensure its clients connect effectively with their stakeholders. They advise on capital markets, investor relations, corporate and digital communications strategies to enterprises across a broad range of sectors including technology, media, telecoms, energy, mining, commodities, healthcare, support services, sustainability, retail, consumer and sports. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious and energetic candidate to start their career joining a rapidly expanding team in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and stimulating environment, working across a variety of exciting client briefs. About the job: As an Account Executive in corporate, financial and digital communications, you will provide support to client account teams and clients as well as general administrative assistance. Key responsibilities: Social media savvy Monitoring traditional media and social media channels including developing audience insights Drafting written content including press releases and social media posts Entrepreneurial Researching potential new business opportunities Creating new business proposals and presentations with the assistance of the senior team Demonstrating strategic creativity for clients Communication skills Developing communications plans and supporting the implementation of these plans across clients' media relations, digital media engagement and corporate communications initiatives Supporting public companies' financial PR activity including financial calendar activity Developing press lists and engaging with national, business and trade media Client care Attending select client meetings noting actions required and ensuring appropriate engagement and follow-up Client requirements vary and on occasion you may be required to work outside of regular office hours to assist the team with 7am announcements and press release sign-off in the evening Assisting in some elements of office administration The ideal candidate: Undergraduate degree from a leading university (minimum 2:1 degree classification) A team player, who is keen to provide support to colleagues, taking every opportunity presented to learn and develop As an account executive, you will be one of the most junior members of the team and should be willing to roll up your sleeves and provide assistance across all areas of the business A keen interest in current affairs, politics, business and the media A desire to work with publicly listed clients and to better understand capital markets An interest in and a solid understanding of the fundamentals of the main social media channels (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook) An articulate and confident oral and written communicator with great attention to detail Perks: Work in a tight-knit team alongside the founding team and company directors Be entrusted with a high degree of responsibility early on while representing publicly-listed companies Grow with the business