PR Account Executive - Guildford

PR Account Executive sought to work for leading PR agency in Guildford town centre.

Ideally we're looking for someone with previous PR agency experience, however, we'd also consider Gradautes with relevant degress (PR, Marketing, English etc), an understanding of PR and excellent writing skills.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Position: Account Executive

Salary: GBP20k - GBP28k depending on experience

The role would be ideal for an individual who has had a foundation in the PR industry and would be able to juggle several different tasks.

The job involves working as part of a team to deliver international PR campaigns for a range of clients including research and execution of social media, market and competitor research, reporting, and interfacing with journalists.

As part of a well respected specialist consultancy you will be expected to take a high level of responsibility in helping to manage the day-to-day process of identifying, researching and producing news stories liaising with both the client and the media.

This position is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious graduate who has had 1-2 years experience to further their PR career and to work as part of a friendly and highly motivated team.

Essential:

• Educated to degree level in Marketing, PR, or a business related subject
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail conscious and ability to multitask
• Self motivated team player with a positive 'can-do' attitude

Desirable:

• 2 years PR experience
• Interest in social media

You will act as an Account Executive working with one of the Directors for an International client.

Your job responsibilities will include:

• Client liaison
• Project management
• Commissioning of freelance writing services
• Writing news articles
• Checking accuracy of written material
• News distribution
• Reporting
• Social media

Interviews will consist of writing a press release and proofing documents, so you'll need to be confident in these areas.

Offices are located close to Public Transport links.