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Junior PR Account Executive - UK Office

About Bubble Agency

Bubble Agency is at the heart of the fast-paced and innovative media and entertainment industry. We are the leading global full-service boutique agency, providing PR, marketing and events expertise to the film, broadcast, media technology, sports and AV industries.

In our 23-year history, we have launched some of the most exciting technological innovations that shape the way we consume media today and our clients are behind some of the most popular content on screen. None of our achievements would have been possible without our amazingly talented team.

And this is your opportunity to join Team Bubble! You will be part of an inspiring team that rewards talent and creativity and develops potential. We are proud to have been a finalist for the 2022 PRCA Dare Awards’ Team Culture and Community Award and at the 2023 UK Company Culture Awards in the Best Agency To Work For category, and we continue to place our team and their well-being at the heart of everything we do.

The right candidate will share our company values, be passionate about communications, media and technology, and enjoy being part of a sociable team and attending international trade shows. We are headquartered in Holborn, London, with an office in Los Angeles and team members in New York, Portland, and Dubai.

If you like the sound of us, we would like to hear from you. To apply for the role, please send your CV and a 100-word cover letter or video on why you’d like to be a Bubble to Emma Pritchard at [email protected].

Our values

• Teamwork
• Ambition
• Consideration
• Transparency

Role Overview:

Junior Account Executives at Bubble are a crucial part of the PR team, and as such, they must be highly motivated and take a proactive approach to everything they do. They should be a self-starter, hold a strong desire to learn, develop and build media relationships, and feed their passion for technology and communications by taking an active role in agency life and the sectors the agency’s clients sit in through networking. They must be social and inquisitive and use these qualities to build and develop lasting press relationships and draw upon this network to pitch and secure opportunities for clients.

Their primary job is to support their account team(s) by ensuring all crucial administrative tasks run like clockwork, from researching and tracking media, awards and speaking opportunities, through pitching to press and influencers, and delivering and presenting the detail on each opportunity to the account team, or to the client directly. Their attention to detail and organisation skills are second to none as they seamlessly work across multiple accounts to ensure opportunities are secured, developed and brought to all clients and reporting is delivered error-free and on time.

Junior Account Executives play another key role in supporting the company by taking up the mantle of being a company Ambassador - they are assigned a specific area of responsibility to track, manage and report back on, such as being responsible for tracking awards for the company to enter, as well as industry awards, through to assisting with the agency’s own PR.

Account Responsibilities

Campaign planning and delivery:

• Client trackers: update trackers daily with opportunities, ensuring all content is accurate and error-free
• Monthly reports: work with the Account Manager (AM) to produce monthly client reports to a high quality with accurate details, on time for all accounts
• Client KPIs: work with AM to meet clients' monthly coverage KPIs and help fill any gaps by generating ideas and pitch to press
• Media planning: work with AM on delegated tasks to ensure monthly media targets are met and deliver on them
• Coverage tracking: monitor/scan for coverage, clipping and collating, and informing the relevant account team or client of coverage wins as they happen
• Editorial calendars: proactively track and obtain the synopsis for relevant upcoming editorial features for all clients and inform your account team
• Media liaison: regularly pitch client news, features and interviews to target media for all clients
• Content creation: draft and proof-read content such as press releases, media alerts and bios, bringing excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy
• Speaking opportunities: find and assess speaking opportunities regularly to pitch to clients to meet KPIs
• Award opportunities: find and assess award opportunities regularly to pitch to clients. Produce draft award submissions, manage team input and coordinate the submission process
• Work in sync with AM on brainstorming ideas and be an active contributor in sessions
• Client interaction: attend client meetings/calls, produce agendas, take meeting notes, record actions and send follow-up emails

Client relationships:

• Assist the AM in handling and solving any client requirement issues. Take the opportunity to learn and note the lessons learned
• Have a role to play on client calls by updating them on any media, awards and speaking opportunities
• Get to know your clients - what they do, their competitors, their technology, and industries they work in

Media relationships:

• Mainstream media and influencer relations: help achieve big-ticket tier-1 coverage for clients by sharing creative and targeted pitch ideas with AM and Account Director. Assist with carrying out plans to target them with client news, stories and feature ideas
• Sector media relations: proactively work on suggestions for creative pitches, ways to sell in to the media and secure solid and appropriate coverage for all clients
• Press lists: responsible for maintaining and updating press lists. Use this to get to know the industry press inside out
• News hijacking: regularly read target media including newspapers, magazines, newsletters, and online sites. Proactively look for news hijacking opportunities, draft comment responses and work with AM to pitch these to the media
• News distribution: responsible for distributing client press releases to target lists, assess if outlets are not covering client news, flag these and work with AM to establish why and problem solve
• Analysts: research analysts in the industry and share ideas of how Bubble can develop its profile with them

Growing accounts and new business:

• Provide admin support to pitches, contribute campaign ideas and any research findings
• Develop your presentation skills by reviewing pitches and observing where appropriate. Take note of lessons learned/feedback to inform subsequent pitches

Company Responsibilities

• Tradeshows, events and awards: provide support to the entire team for local and international tradeshows, ensuring the show admin runs like clockwork. Attend local events and award ceremonies as appropriate
• Ambassador role: take on your assigned role with pride and passion and approach it with determination
• Be an active participant in any brainstorm and ideas creation sessions
• Encourage engagement among your peers and be a champion of the Bubble values
• Feed your passion for technology and business. Be curious about our industries and the changing media landscape. Create connections by attending events, keep up to date on trends by regularly reading industry news and subscribing to key publications, be an active participant in relevant forums and social media
• Interact with the other JAEs/AEs to share knowledge and best practices, work together to problem-solve and generate a positive environment to share suggestions for the future
• Ensure you have your Professional Development Plan in place and deliver on your actions
• Contribute regularly to our social media and online presence. Share any best practices and tips
• Be an active participant in company welfare initiatives, share ideas and drive their delivery. Be mindful of your colleagues’ wellbeing and flag any concerns
• Ensure you have the knowledge and skills to use the key tools and technology Bubble uses. Share any top tips and knowledge with the wider team
• Take on any ad hoc administration duties and volunteer to help out

Reporting to: Account Manager

Salary band / benefits

The Junior Account Executive will be offered a fantastic package including:

• £22,000-£24,000 – basic salary per annum based on experience
• Annual performance-based bonus
• 21 days’ holiday, plus Christmas period closure (25 days total annually)
• Additional holiday days for long service
• Flexible working patterns/hours
• 3pm Friday finish for 8-weeks during the summer
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Company pension
• Private healthcare
• Annual bucket list scheme
• Training and development programme

Proposed start date: ASAP

Our recruitment process

Once a CV has been accepted the candidate will go through the following process:

• Stage 1 – Initial video interview with our Talent Manager. Please allow 30 minutes
• Stage 2 – Task completion
• Stage 3 – In-person interview with Managing Director, Account Manager and Talent Manager. Please allow 1 hour
• Stage 4 - Final in-person interview with CEO, Managing Director and Talent Manager. Please allow 1-hour

Our new Bubble must:

• Have some relevant work experience for a minimum of 6-months
• Have a good knowledge of social media and other online tools
• Be organised and be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Be a confident team player who can adapt easily
• Have good spoken and written communications skills
• Be detail focused and have excellent attention to detail
• Be able to build effective working relationships internally and externally
• Have a professional mind-set with a good understanding of business
• Be willing and able to work a tradeshow – we love them in our industries
• Be prepared to travel, including overseas
• Bring a good positive energy with a proactive, can-do attitude
• Be a media hound who’s passionate about pitching and selling in stories
• Be an excellent timekeeper who’s able to think on their feet and juggle multiple tasks
• Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products inc. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

More information about our clients and the way we work can be found at our website www.bubbleagency.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Salary: £22,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Private medical insurance
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, WC2B 6NH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you proficient in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint?

Experience:

• Public relations: 1 year (preferred)
• social media: 1 year (preferred)
• work: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, WC2B 6NH