Word | Junior Account Executive

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  Starting from £21,000 based on experience

Here at Another Word, we’re on the hunt for a full time junior account executive
. This entry level role is an opportunity to start and develop a career in PR through coaching and mentoring as well as direct involvement in campaigns and day‑to‑day client delivery.

Another Word is an ambitious, purpose‑driven PR agency with a significant portfolio of household and business brands, including Bupa, DHL, and KP Snacks.

To succeed in the team you’ll be responsible, committed, dynamic and a team player. You’ll be hungry to experience new opportunities and learn best practice, and you’ll enjoy a varied portfolio working across B2B and B2C clients.

• Monitor media. Assist teams to research, identify or track relevant issues for clients through reading selected media and inputting relevant ideas or publicity opportunities to teams
• Up‑date media lists regularly
• Handle incoming media enquiries, checking with senior team as appropriate
• Telephone sell‑in of client news to journalists
• Prepare /monitor forward feature lists and sell‑in / submit material to deadline
• Develop and engage key contacts in the media (including online)
• Develop wider exposure/confidence with media

• Act as a back up point of contact for client enquiries, relaying messages and resolving queries whenever possible
• Develop relationships with clients as trusted support for their accounts

• Proven ability to communicate positively with a large group
• Ensure good working knowledge of client sectors, media and stakeholder environment with the ability to confidently represent the client and agency in a wide range of situations
• An interest in business, current affairs and consumer affairs is a pre‑requisite
• Demonstrate high attention to detail in all written communications, internal and external including grammar, spelling, clear structure and newsworthiness where relevant
• Take and accurately process briefs, producing action plans, research and copy
• Produce draft copy for client publications/product releases/competition copy/consumer and trade releases/adapting press release for regional variations/photo captions
• Produce action and status reports

• Contribute to pitches.
• Provide research and analysis
• Attend and contribute to new business brainstorms with creative ideas

• Understanding of digital channels and trends and how they impact communications strategy
• Manage AW social channels and website with support and input from the team as well as necessary training
• Prepare and deliver content plans for relevant client portfolio

• Assist with media monitoring and compiling coverage across all accounts
• Support with meeting preparation such as room bookings, preparing materials and booking hospitality
• Support with office management tasks such as ordering supplies

You will also be required to demonstrate workload management by undertaking the following activities.

• Time management – planning, organising and prioritising your workload to ensure deadlines and objectives for work activities are met
• Diary management – ensuring email/online diaries are kept up to date
• Meetings – arranging internal and external meetings, ensuring rooms are suitable and attendees’ needs are catered for
• Career development – taking responsibility for personal learning and professional development, in collaboration with your line manager

You will also be required to demonstrate the following in their ability to work with people.:

• Professional Relationships – developing professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, effective listening and verbal/written communication
• Communicating with supervisors/mentors – ensuring they are aware of work in progress and are briefed when any problems arise
• Team Building – working with teams to achieve goals and promote a motivated work environment
• Networking – building a professional network of other PR professionals whilst maintaining a professional image

When submitting your application, please specify that you heard about the role through the Taylor Bennett Foundation.