Account Executive (PR, Press, Public Relations)

Maidstone
Full time
Flexible home/office working arrangements.

After a successful year and recent account wins our client is looking for a capable, creative and enthusiastic new team member to join their PR and communications team.

They are looking for someone to join at account executive or senior account executive level with between 6-36 months of commercial experience.

The new recruit will have the opportunity to work on some amazing projects for established Global and Pan European brands, as well as exciting new start-ups with a strong environmentally sustainable focus.

The company generate exceptional coverage through worldwide media relationships, as well as helping clients engage with target audiences on social media.

Based in a lovely, leafy site in Kent the company provide a competitive salary, private health insurance, plus a personalised training and development plan. They also offer an optional innovative scheme giving each employee every fourth Friday off.

They are flexible regarding home-working, but to enable this individual to develop, learn from senior members of the team and progress they do advise a minimum of 2 days office-based activity, but more would be preferred if possible.

Experience and Skills
*PR, Journalism, English, or similar degree (or equivalent)
*Exceptional writing skills (50% of role)
*Experience working in a PR (will consider internships and work experience)
*For the senior level role, working in an agency environment would be preferred but not essential.
*Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients and journalist.


Interviews will be 2 stages including a test. This can all be conducted virtually.

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