[18696] - Technology Account Executive / Senior Account Executive – B2B & B2C PR Agency

Technology Account Executive / Senior Account Executive – B2B & B2C PR Agency

Salary £25,000 -£30, 000 per annum

Based in the Kingston upon Thames area

We are seeking an Account Executive with agency experience (Tech PR), a passion for the tech industry and outstanding written English and project management skills to join a local, dynamic PR agency. You will be a team player with strong organisational skills and good events / media skills.

Person Specification: –

• 12-24 months’ experience in PR, preferably with an agency background
• Evidence of time manage skills and being able to juggle multiple tasks and busy workloads
• Evidence of media relationships and pitching results
• Experience of writing press materials
• Team working and communication abilities essential, with strong interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated and able to work under own initiative
• Competent MS Office skills

Desirable

Specific media contacts within B2B technology would be advantageous

• Ambition in abundance
• Active in social networking sphere
• Genuine interest and experience in the technology sector
• A willingness to get involved in wider company initiatives
• Keen to develop new ideas and practices

Key Responsibilities: –

This is a hands-on role across your allocated client accounts nurturing direct relationships with client contacts; Excellent training opportunities are provided and you be actively encouraged to attend events and conferences to build on your market knowledge and expertise.

• Day to day contact with target media to generate coverage opportunities and positive ongoing relationships with key journalists
• Collating coverage and selling results back to clients in a timely manner
• Direct contact and visibility with clients, with responsibility for specific campaigns and activity plans
• Writing a variety of copy, from press releases and case studies, to blog posts and market reports
• Active involvement in social networks on behalf of clients and the agency
• Research support for new business pitching – media audits, vox pops, internet research