Public Relations Account Executive

PR Account Executive

About The Beam Room and Opportunity

Ahead of the curve, agile, authentic, creative. That's how clients and the media describe us. We are a team of upbeat originals and creative storytellers who together have grown a unique, future-facing agency. We create successful partnerships with some of the best high growth brands in premium health, wellness and lifestyle and carry out our work with great attention to detail, enthusiasm and professionalism. We believe business should be a force for good and donate £1 for every piece of coverage we generate to our charity partner, Refuge.

This is a special opportunity to learn and grow in a unique agency, where you can develop your skillset and work with pioneering business leaders, owners and experts in category redefining brands in the space.

What's the role?

We are looking for a highly motivated, organised, proactive, detail-oriented Account Executive who thrives in a client facing, fast-paced, growth environment. A strong writer, you will be responsible for delivering best in class communications for our clients in premium health, wellness and lifestyle - bringing stories, innovation, research and studies to life. This role would suit a recent graduate with agency/marketing intern or placement year experience or an Account Executive looking to make the next step in their career or change sector/media focus.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Draft compelling press releases, social media copy, proposals, activity plans, briefing documents, commentary and reporting documents
• Partner with Founders and Account Managers to ensure the smooth co-ordination of client relationships
• Deliver against PR & Communications strategy and quarterly KPIs
• Secure media and influencer coverage for clients
• Proactive and reactive pitching to build and deepen relationships with key media, influencers and KOLs
• Research relevant influencer and media contacts, including conducting trend audits to support wider campaigns
• Build out detailed and well researched media lists
• Contribute to client update meetings and calls and take detailed notes with action points to guide the team
• Produce monthly/quarterly client reports
• Assist with planning and executing events and activations
• Work with the team to capture industry trends and material competitor information

Qualifications

This role would be a good fit if you:

• Have completed an internship or placement year or have some prior experience as an Account Executive within a PR or Marketing Agency
• Are a strong writer who values accuracy and creativity in equal measure
• Are highly organised and detail oriented, with excellent relationship, planning and project management skills
• Are passionate, driven and love health, wellness and lifestyle with a keen interest to learn about the industry and improve their skillset
• An authentic collaborator and team player with a point of view
• Are ambitious, courageous and want to take ownership of their growth
• Are a keen problem solver, agile and quick to react
• Can work independently and take initiative to complete tasks and achieve good outcomes for clients
• Have brilliant interpersonal skills with an approachable, friendly, inclusive mindset
• Have good knowledge of social platforms and media landscape

General

• Location is hybrid - 3 days in the Camden office and 2 working from home per week
• Working hours are 9am to 5:30pm Mon-Fri.
• Summer Friday 4pm early finishes from June-September
• Competitive salary
• Company laptop provided
• Pension scheme
• 21 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and office closure during Christmas period
• Consistent 1:1 training sessions with senior members of the team
• Start date immediate but flexible