Public Relations Account Executive

SummaryWe’re looking for a talented, media-savvy, highly organised Account Executive to join our growing PR team, delivering standout, award-winning campaigns which earn attention for a diverse mix of clients.We believe that making positive change for people and the planet is something that every organisation and brand can, and should, be doing. Showing people how to ‘pet parent’ at their best, encouraging people to take positive steps to upskill and better their future, minimising the climate impacts of food waste and improving the nation’s financial wellbeing are just some of the positive changes our current campaign work is helping to make.We want to hear from candidates who have well-rounded communications skills and exceptional organisational and research abilities. Candidates should have a desire to learn and improve, be a dab hand at managing deadlines and be able to turn their hand to whatever is needed to support the team and contribute to the success of client campaigns.Main responsibilities:· Media relations. You’ll have an interest and passion for earned media – understanding how this channel works and the factors needed to create proactive stories for clients. You’ll be a key player in landing killer coverage across all media types. Via excellent relationships with journalists and producers, tenacity and an opportunistic approach, you’ll confidently seek out and engage media and influencers to sell in stories and secure impactful coverage.· Campaign delivery. Organised and proactive, you’ll be a competent multi-tasker with ability to prioritise and manage time effectively. With a keen eye for detail, creative flair and experience using simple communications tactics you’ll support your teams to deliver industry-leading positive change campaigns.· Project management. You’ll take ownership of account organisation and admin to ensure campaigns run smoothly. On the front foot when it comes to monitoring media coverage and reporting results to the wider team and clients, you’ll play a crucial role in showcasing our best-in class campaigns to clients – and beyond· Writing and research. You’ll help develop word-perfect written materials including press releases and client updates, and take charge of research that helps inform client campaigns and new business efforts.· Administration and team support. You’ll be the lynchpin to the team when it comes to account administration to aid effective client management and the smooth delivery of campaigns and projects.You:· Have a keen interested in the use of earned media channels· Want to be part of an agency delivery positive change through communications· Are organised and proactive· Can multi-task, with ability to prioritise and manage time effectively· Have strong writing skills· Communicate confidently - internally and externally· Love working in a team· Are passionate about delivering standout creative campaigns· Can identify and hunt down new journalists or media opportunities· Can confidently engage media and influencers and sell in stories and campaigns· Have a keen interest in the media and are naturally curious about storytelling· Are proactive at monitoring media coverage or reporting results to the wider team and clients· Desire to keep learning and improvingAbout us:We are Kindred. An independent PR and comms agency delivering positive change.For us, positive change is serious business. We believe strong purpose and strong performance aren’t mutually exclusive. We work with brands and organisations that want to achieve both.And we are serious about how we do it. We create campaigns that have the power to improve the lives of people, strengthen communities and enhance the wellbeing of the world.Positive change has been our focus for 25 years and we know that doing it properly requires experience, craft and commitment. That’s why positive change runs through everything we do like a message through a stick of rock.Take a look at some of the work we do on our new website: www.kindredagency.com. Here you’ll find more information about our B Corp accreditation, information on our agency culture and benefits can be shared with interested candidates.Location: Two days a week (Monday & Tuesday) working from central London office, three days home/remote working. Availability & access to office every day, if preferred.Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, unless client demands necessitate. Flexible working options are available.Salary: London living wage to £27,999, depending on experienceStart date: ASAP.To apply: To be in with a chance of joining our talented PR team, please email your CV along with covering letter to [email protected]