Consumer Packaged Goods- Account Executive
THE TEAM/ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity for a talented, entry level junior to join our award-winning team. This role offers the chance for a young professional starting out to experience a variety of exciting, fast moving accounts and benefit from training and coaching that will enable skills development in a supportive and nurturing environment.
We are looking for someone who is regarded as a team player and self- starter who takes initiative, someone who has a keen interest in media, is a confident communicator and has a strong understanding of the social media landscape. As someone who will thrive in a fast-paced environment they must have their finger on the pulse of pop culture and be hungry to learn. Consumer brand experience is an advantage but not mandatory.
RESPONSIBILITIES + ATTRIBUTES
The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of activities including:
+ Assisting the team with media outreach, including media sell-ins and organising product drops/requests for media and influencers
+ Managing social media channels for key clients
+ Maintaining and regularly updating the administrative elements of the account (including coverage charts, agendas, coverage folders, media list etc.)
+ Monitoring for coverage and keeping abreast of relevant industry news
+ Desk research for new business pitches and current clients
+ Assisting the team with managing events/photoshoot/press trip logistics
We are looking for:
+ A keen interest and ambition in and solid understanding of PR
+ Digitally savvy, with a good knowledge of social media
+ An appetite for sustainability comms – both targeting both a corporate and consumer audience base
+ A knowledge of industry trends and UK media landscape
+ Confident self-starter with a proactive approach
+ A strong teamwork ethic
+ Excellent communications skills and strong written ability
+ The desire to learn quickly and the ability to maintain a positive attitude
+ Self-assured, tenacious and supportive
+ Highly organised, with strong multi-tasking and prioritising skills
WHAT THE ROLE CAN OFFER YOU
+ The opportunity to develop your PR and digital skills under the guidance of some of the best in the industry
+ The chance to gain first-hand experience in consumer brand PR
+ Exposure to large clients and campaigns
+ The ability to work alongside a passionate and supportive team
+ Joining one of the world’s most respected, award-winning PR agencies
Please email your CV to Talent Manager Jamie.Wall@hkstrategies.com or apply through our careers portal https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=oV32efwY&s=H+K_Career_Site