Junior Account Executive London, England
Job description
Want to get stuck in?
We are looking for driven, proactive individuals with an interest in building brands and understanding more about financial markets to join our growing consultancy
By working in a fast-paced environment alongside experienced individuals, you will develop a network of media contacts and wealth of expertise that will allow you to kickstart your career and rapidly move up the ranks.
The role:
KL Communications is a highly regarded financial PR and communications consultancy with an emphasis on content creation. Based in our Central London office, you will support all levels of the company to fully understand each of the clients' unique audiences, before assisting in the creation and delivery of compelling targeted media campaigns.
Working under the mentorship of the account management team, you will receive invaluable on-the-job training that will allow you to develop your knowledge and skills with access to some of the industry’s top clients. You will need to hit the ground running and be ready to work across all different aspects of financial PR. Acting as a resource to the wider team, you will develop media relations and digital PR skills, while enhancing your writing and online monitoring abilities.
Principal responsibilities:
- Develop an understanding of our clients’ businesses and communications objectives
- Develop knowledge of key print and online publications – including editorial style, agenda, content, and key journalists
- Keep abreast of national/broadsheet newspapers/websites and trade publications
- Build relationships with journalists across a range of publications
- Learn media sell-in techniques
- Source and secure client features
- Create and edit press releases, comments and other written content – with support from the content and PR teams
- Deliver accurate and well-presented work in a timely manner
- Proactively learn about clients and related business issues
- Engage with clients at an appropriate level
- Gain the respect and trust of clients, by developing client handling skills
- Support all new business, marketing and general company activities
What we offer:
Mentorship and training: Our distinctive flat structure allows you to work with junior executives through to partners on a daily basis.
Broad range of experience: You will have access to the ‘best address book in the industry’, allowing you to gain invaluable, diverse experience across a range of clients.
Opportunity to develop: From day one, you will have the ability to take control of your own development, find your niche and become an industry expert.
Our benefits:
Apart from having access to some of the industry’s top contacts, a clear progression pathway and a sociable team environment, employees at KL Communications have access to a range of benefits.
We provide a competitive benefits package including hybrid working, private medical insurance, paid annual financial health check, employer pension contribution, cycle to work scheme, additional holiday, share options, competitive bonus schemes, referral schemes and length of service perks.
The role is based in the City of London, with employees working from the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £22,000.00-£24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee mentoring programme
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Financial planning services
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
