Account Executive - Corporate Comms and PR
2 days ago
York
About the Company Camargue are one of the largest and most established communications and PR businesses in the UK, with a focus on Corporate Communications and Public Affairs. This position will be based in York (with flexible working in place) and focused on Public affairs and communications campaigns around infrastructure & the built environment. The Account Executive is the first rung on the Camargue career ladder, that takes you to Account Manager, Account Director and beyond. Main responsibilities... • Support the Account Manager effectively; anticipate what needs doing next, and use initiative to contribute ideas to drive accounts forward, • Research and draft communications materials, including press releases, newsletters, feature material, stakeholder audits, amongst other things, under supervision, • Deal with client requests by telephone and manage community hotlines for projects, responding to calls and requests; ensuring they are always manned and monitored, • Sell in and negotiate features and interviews; press briefings and meet journalists (accompanied) and carry out the evaluation of coverage, • To understand local government and national government structure and decision making plus policy context for our sectors and to keep abreast of those developments throughout. Role Requirements... • Bachelor’s degree required, • Excellent communication and writing skills, • Be self motivated and tenacious, • Understand the basic principles of PR and its role within business, • Have a sharp eye for detail and accuracy, and an interest in the way in which the world around you works, • Be committed to the business and your role in its success, • Have good time management and organisation skills, • Be a team-player and enjoy contributing ideas to keep campaigns creative Benefits... • £24K base salary, plus quarterly bonuses, and fast progression opportunity, • Competitive Salary, • Employee Ownership and bonuses, • Hybrid working model, • Summer and Christmas socials, • 25 days holiday allowance + bank holidays., • Employee assistance programme including medical, mental health, and financial support., • Private healthcare., • Clear progression, training, development & career planning., • Fantastic, friendly, close-knit team. If this is role that you feel suits your capabilities and interests you, apply here through The Early Careers Company and we'll arrange a call to discuss further!