The role
We are recruiting for the role of Account Assistant.
Job Purpose
To provide excellent PR account support and to develop knowledge of PR and financial services
Principal Responsibilities
• Create and update media lists.
• Format approved press releases, email comments and distribute to targeted journalists.
• Track and analyse daily coverage from PR efforts and edit according to client profile for cuttings and coverage reports.
• Develop clear, concise and professional written work (e.g. Client/journalist meeting briefing notes)
• Provide support on client exhibitions/events.
• Conduct client research for existing clients on behalf of the team (e.g. event venues, new product competitor analysis).
• Take additional administrative responsibilities where necessary (for example Weekly Bulletins, Website administration).
• To conduct research for any new business presentations on behalf of pitch team.
Person specification – requirements are:
Essential
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel and other general computer skills
• Enthusiastic with proactive, can do attitude
• Friendly, approachable & smart appearance
• Good team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Desirable
• More advanced knowledge of Word & Excel
• Experience in a public relations agency
• Good knowledge of power point
Salary: Negotiable
Start date: As soon as possible
About the company
Broadgate Mainland is an award-winning public relations (PR) and digital communications agency. We specialise in financial and professional services, asset management (retail and institutional), alternative investments, pensions, professional development and education.
Our work ranges from traditional media relations for products and services to corporate brand building, reputation and crisis management and digital (online) reputation management.
It is a small friendly team with excellent benefits including individual training programme, maximum 6% pension contribution, and holiday entitlement which starts at 23 days a year.
For more information please contact Lizzie Hannaway on 020 7726 6111.
Interns
Broadgate Mainland runs a successful summer internship programme. If you are studying, motivated and want to gain experience at a leading PR agency, please contact us.
Graduates
We are always keen to meet graduates with an interest in finance and communications; if you think you fit this bill please contact us.
For all openings please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@broadgatemainland.com
Broadgate Mainland is an equal opportunities employer.
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