PR Account Executive - Travel
9 minutes ago
£24000–£25000 yearly
Full-time
London
The Role:
Rooster is seeking a highly motivated and experienced PR Account Executive to join our Travel PR team. You will be responsible for working on a portfolio of client accounts across travel and lifestyle, crafting compelling narratives, securing media coverage, and supporting on PR strategies that drive results. This role is not for the faint-hearted. You must have a real drive and determination to deliver results, as well as a passion for travelling. In return you’ll get to work with some leading travel and lifestyle clients within an integrated communications agency where people really are at the heart of what we do. You Will: - Provide key support for account teams across 4-5 clients - Conducting research and data mining - Writing high quality press content including press releases, features and commentary - Proactively pitch story ideas to secure media coverage across all types of media outlets. - Manage media inquiries and coordinate interviews. - Collaborate with the team to develop and implement strategic PR plans - Contributing your opinions and ideas to team and agency-wide brainstorms - Track media coverage and prepare detailed reports for clients - Cultivate relationships with key travel and lifestyle media, bloggers, and influencers. - Potential for overseas travelling and hosting media You Have: - Demonstrable experience in the PR Industry - Excellent written communication skills - A genuine interest in the travel industry that can be demonstrated through previous work or personal experience. - Able to work across a portfolio of clients and generate widespread media coverage - Strong creative thinking with a passion for storytelling - Organised with pinpoint attention to detail - A thorough understanding of the UK media - Ability to react and adapt to the news agenda - Thrive working in a busy Press Office environment - Social media savvy - Eager to learn and pivot quickly - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Team player - Enthusiastic traveller Don’t ‘tick all of the boxes. Neither do we.
We are driven by hiring not only by experience and relevance for the role but also the right attitudes and behaviours for success, so if you don’t meet all the listed criteria, please do still apply as we’d love to hear from you. The package:
A competitive salary of up to £25,000 based on experience.
Our benefits package includes private health insurance, a 0% interest employee holiday loan and a one-month sabbatical after five years.
We have numerous perks including ‘Hit of the Month’ financial award to recognise stand-out results, up to two company socials a year and an early finish on Friday’s. Where:
You’ll be based at our office at The Ministry (SE1); an amazing creative workspace with a swanky bar, café, terrace, gym, cinema, sound studio and events space. You’ll be working a 37.5 hour week, usually from 9am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, but you’ll need to be flexible to work evenings or weekends on occasions, for client or networking events, for example. The process:
Tell us why you’re the person for this job. Send us your pitch, no longer than two paragraphs with your CV attached. We have a three stage interview process, starting with an initial video call with our Talent Acquisition Manager; followed by a video call with our Head of Travel and/or a Travel Account Director; followed by a face to face interview and written assessment with the Head of Travel and other members of the team. We are ready to hire immediately, but we will wait for the right person. About Us:
Rooster offers best-in-class integrated communications with a focus on innovative storytelling, performance and accountability. We are a gifted team of specialists delivering high-impact, high-value integrated communications for ambitious brands. Rooster is unashamedly "people first". We are the sum of our parts, made-up of genuine, personable talented people forming a team of passionate creative communications experts. We deliver award-winning storytelling for your brand, but what sets us apart is how we do it. We pride ourselves on building meaningful long-term relationships that matter. The Small Print:
Rooster embraces diversity and is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a team that embraces difference and represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss. Rooster can’t provide any legal sponsorship to attain a work visa or permit in the UK. We strongly advise that if you are unsure, you to seek legal counsel to ensure your right to work status in the UK is fully legal before you apply. Any offer of employment we make you will be conditional upon you having the right to work in the UK and Rooster will verify this as part of the onboarding process. To all recruitment agencies: Rooster does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or Rooster employees. Rooster is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.