PR Account Executive – Senior Account Executive Job at Black Cherry Recruitment

Overview

PR Account Executive – Senior Account Executive role based in South Manchester with hybrid working. REF : BCHS367. The role is with an award-winning South Manchester PR Agency, working on a mix of consumer and B2B clients across retail, tech, finance, healthcare and the built environment. Working logistics are 2 days WFH and 3 days in the office. The successful candidate will gain client-facing experience, working closely with the AMs, ADs and MD in a lively, fun and dynamic agency environment. While social media and digital expertise is desirable, the key competency is solid demonstrable copywriting and media relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Check for press coverage and complete coverage reports
• Create media lists for clients
• Keep on top of the news, reading the trade press and national media to build awareness of wider issues and articulate broader understanding of the client sectors and media news values
• Draft press releases, features, case studies and blogs
• Write to an accurate and professional level, using appropriate tone and language to suit each client, their industry and audience
• Secure press coverage for clients
• Follow the direction of the Account Manager and Account Director
• Possess a positive, can-do attitude, willing to roll up their sleeves with tasks from admin through to support office functions
• Identify relevant proactive media opportunities and recommend strong news ideas or synopses
• Develop and maintain relationships with appropriate members of the media
• Attend networking events, seminars and conferences, including out-of-hours as required to build networking skills and new business contacts

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This role description reflects a single opportunity within a facilitating agency; other client descriptions listed below are not part of the current role and may be separate opportunities.

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