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Account Executive - Public Affairs and PR/Comms

London Permanent £35,000 - £35,000 per year View Job Description
My client is looking for an motivated and ambitious Account Executive ready to take the next step in their communications and public affairs career. This role is ideal for someone with around two years of agency or in-house experience who is seeking more responsibility and exposure to client work.
  • Agency with a wide range of clients operating across all industry sectors.
  • Help build long term relationships between clients and the media.

About Our Client

My client is a boutique Public Affairs, PR and Comms agency delivering a fully bespoke service to clients, offering strategic public and media relations advice and providing a tailored suite of services to a wide range of corporate, financial and private clients. Their advisory services are wide-ranging and focus on corporate and financial communications, crisis management, institutional relations and training.

Job Description

  • Draft, edit, and proofread press releases, proposals, op-eds, and other client materials.
  • Build, review, and maintain targeted media lists and journalist contacts across tier 1 and trade outlets.
  • Draft engaging client social media content, such as LinkedIn posts and event coverage.
  • Liaise with clients to arrange calls, meetings, and media opportunities.
  • Prepare, review, and circulate accurate meeting notes and support delivery of client activity plans.
  • Research and identify relevant journalists, proactively drafting and sending pitches.
  • Manage press release distribution, award/conference applications, and proactive media follow-up.
  • Monitor media coverage, compile clippings and reports, and share relevant articles with insight.
  • Track coverage logs and address inaccuracies by drafting professional correction requests.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Account Executive should have:

  • Previous similar level agency experience or experience in a communications role.
  • Eager to build strong media and political relationships and expand industry knowledge.
  • Ability to draft client-ready materials with minimal edits required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with keen attention to detail.
  • Organised and dependable; able to meet deadlines consistently while managing multiple tasks.
  • Proactive, solutions-oriented, and willing to take initiative.
  • Collaborative team player with the ability to mentor interns and support colleagues.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary of £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • 25 days of holiday per year, increasing with length of service.
  • Private medical cover and access to multiple discounts.
  • A pension scheme with up to 5% matching contribution.
  • Cycle to Work scheme allowance.
  • Sabbatical leave after five years of service.



This is an excellent opportunity for an Account Executive to join a thriving agency in London. If you are passionate about creating powerful narratives which translate what makes clients different into what makes them unique, this is the role for you.

Contact
Amy Cox
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6836487
Phone number
+44 207 269 2214

Job summary

Job function
Marketing & Agency
Subsector
PR & Communication Agencies
Sector
Media & Agency
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Amy Cox
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2214
Job reference
JN-092025-6836487