PR JUNIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

Posted 18 May 2016
Salary£25000 - £30000 per annum
Job type Permanent
Reference14856/001
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

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THE AGENCY

A long standing, prestigious agency who have been around for over 70 years - this agency really know what it takes to deliver cutting edge PR, social media and marketing campaigns. Their clients range from food & drink, lifestyle, FMCG, retail and automotive. They run highly successful media relations, digital, experiential and advertising campaigns.

Due to organic business growth, they are looking for a Junior Account Manager to join one of their teams working on a variety of accounts from the food and drink sector!

THE ROLE

Working as part of a dedicated and experienced team, you will be reporting to the Account Director, and responsibilities will include:

- Writing press releases
- Selling-in stories to journalists
- Assisting in the planning and organisation of events
- Participating in client and new business research, presentations and proposals
- Compiling client reports and keeping clients appraised of activity status
- Maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date media contact/mailing lists
- Monitoring press coverage

THE CANDIDATE

We are looking for candidates with experience, preferably at Senior Account Executive level, within a PR agency. Experience working with B2C campaigns is preferable and lifestyle or retail accounts would also be beneficial. We need organised and confident individuals who aren't afraid to liaise and negotiate with media contacts.

In return, you will get the chance to work within a sociable and fun team, at the front line of some big name brands! With endless progression opportunities, this would be an unmissable next step in your career!

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across the marketing spectrum.
If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please go to our website to register - www.live-recruitment.co.uk/register-your-cv - and we'll keep you updated with the latest opportunities.