PR Account Executive.

The role

We’re looking for a tenacious, enthusiastic and adaptable PR Account
Executive to join our team!

The role will involve working on a mix of UK-based and international clients, covering both B2B and B2C PR client accounts and campaigns. We’d love to see someone who has a keen interest in PR and strong copywriting skills. Agency background is preferred but not essential.

Pure offers a host of benefits to its employees, including a competitive salary, a mixture of home and office-based working, flexible working hours, a generous holiday allowance and your birthday off every year!

Key responsibilities

• Supporting Account Managers and Account Directors on the day-to-day management of client PR accounts
• Drafting press releases, blogs, case studies and other PR-related content 
• Pitching press content to national, regional and trade journalists, as well as arranging interviews and other opportunities on behalf of our clients
• Responding confidently to calls and emails from the media
• Monitoring the news and any PR opportunities for our clients
• Monitoring media coverage and reporting to the wider team, as well as the client when appropriate
• Drafting and scheduling social media copy with the support of the senior team
• Monitoring and reporting on client social media channels 
• Attending meetings with the client and actively contributing to these
• Attending client events when needed and representing the business appropriately
• Actively contributing to brainstorming sessions and developing fresh ideas for clients

You will need to

• Love being creative
• Have strong copywriting skills
• Have a passion for PR and helping clients to achieve results
• Work well in a team, as well as by yourself
• Be proactive and innovative
• Be confident with good communication skills, both written and verbal

Qualifications/Experience

A relevant undergraduate degree such as PR, marketing, journalism or English Literature is desirable, but not essential.

Prior experience working in a PR and/or marketing agency or press office is preferable, but not essential.

The package

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events and team days
• Company pension
• Work from home and flexible schedule available 
• On-site, free parking
• Sick pay
• Birthday off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Public Relations: 1 year (preferred)