Senior Account Executive - Consumer amp Corporate PR Lifestyle amp Tech clients

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Position at Hill Knowlton Strategies
ABOUT US
H K is a communications agency, always in beta and always changing. We are the first and only large agency to structure itself around sectors to deliver deep industry knowledge, supported by specialist areas of ideas and strategy, content creation and publishing.
We think of the agency as a canvas for everyone to write their own story. This job description is written at a moment in time in that story. Whatever role you take at H K we expect you to evolve that role; it should be different tomorrow from what it is today.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We have an exciting new opportunity for a talented Senior Account Executive, who’s brimming with intellectual curiosity and a passion for communications, to join one of our new sectors. This role also provides the opportunity to work on a major electronics brand, seen in many homes across the globe.
The successful candidate will have experience in PR (either corporate or consumer) and a desire to further and deepen their knowledge. They will have social media and influencer experience and a good awareness of their supporting platforms. They will be a creative thinker who is knowledgeable and passionate about the media, content and publishing strategies and best practice. Experience working with brands that provided interconnected experiences will be advantageous - but isn’t essential. An interest in
the trends that are shaping our world and our habits – both on and offline - is crucial. Press office experience and good technology media contacts is advantageous.
With a keenness to learn, you will deliver new ideas, uncover opportunities, engage with media and influencers, develop and draft content, keep projects and timelines on track, and drive towards client objectives.
Your brain will be challenged.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE
Comfortable in client relations and offering counsel
Manage multiple projects with account leads from conception to completion, anticipating challenges and meeting deadlines
Participation in a busy press office managing both reactive and proactive media enquiries and product reviews programmes
Provide a clear understanding and direction on branded social media and influencer content
Confidently own and lead on a technology business’ reviews and awards programme
Participation in the evaluation, recommendation and engagement of social media influencers for client campaigns
Maintain relationships and build media / influencer contacts to drive client coverage
Campaign and events support
Draft copy for articles, press releases, and event materials
Proactively develop and manage client correspondence (i.e. daily pitch updates, activity reports, etc.); communicate status of activity to internal client leads
Maintain and manage the administrative elements of the account (including coverage charts, morning coverage alerts, coverage trackers, media list, reports etc.)
Creative – confident generating ideas in response to client briefs
Coverage monitoring and keeping abreast of relevant industry news
Build a deep understanding of industry trends, competitive landscape and how they impact clients
UK and global outlook - ability to transfer skills to both UK and global client work
WHAT THE ROLE CAN OFFER YOU
The opportunity to develop your communications career within a full-service and internationally networked communications consultancy, as part of a collaborative, friendly and supportive team - with all the opportunities and wider benefits you would expect
Work on, shape, and deliver huge campaigns for some of the world’s biggest and most exciting brands
The opportunity to develop your media relations, social and content and publishing expertise working with established practitioners under whose guidance your competencies will be elevated
A fascinating integrated communications role within a dynamic and talented team
Access to a global network of specialist communicators working with leading brands and clients
Regular access to bespoke training designed to help you grow and progress core competencies for PR – including (but not limited to) content and publishing, data and analytics, presentation skills, client handling and creative ideation.
KEY H K BENEFITS
25 days annual leave
Comprehensive health insurance (Bupa)
SMART pension scheme
WPP employee discount scheme
Group life assurance scheme
Enhanced maternity paternity scheme
Vouchers extra day’s holiday for key milestone anniversaries
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