Account Assistant (PR)

Looking for a Graduate role in PR or a Junior Accounts Assistant role in Public Relations based in London? Want to work for a top integrated PR agency, specialising in consultancy, communications and content? This Junior PR role could be perfect for you - apply today!
 
Company profile - PR Agency
In this Public Relations role, you will be joining a full-service Public Relations Consultancy that works across a range of sectors including food & beverages, media, finance, and technology. With years of experience under their belts, they work to fully understand each of their client's unique audiences, before creating bespoke and targeted campaigns tailored to their customers.
 
With a client portfolio bursting with global brands like eBay, Klarna and American Express, they work to deliver highly compelling campaigns and help their clients to fine-tune their communications strategy.
 
For the past six years they have been named one of the best small businesses to work for in the UK by Great Places to Work!
 
Job description - Account Assistant (PR)
 In this Account Assistant in PR you will spend the first 6 months learning the ropes of the PR industry across many different channels of the PR process; including client communication and account management; digital research; social media and content creation. After 6 months you will be progressed to an Account Executive where you will start having your own clients and further work on your PR skills and autonomy.
 
Key responsibilities – Account Assistant (PR)
In this Graduate PR trainee programme, your responsibilities will include :

• Media relations – pitching stories to journalists
• Creating different types of written and visual assets for Media and digital channels – from press releases to images for LinkedIn campaigns
• Keeping client admin up to date e.g meeting notes, status reports and media lists
• Research for new business pitches and press material
• Supporting the press office in their day-to-day activities
• Undertaking a range of tasks that will develop your skills in different parts of the
• Business

 
Job requirements - Account Assistant (PR)

• A 2.1 from university, or a minimum of one year experience in the workplace.
• PR internships or work placements are highly advantageous. 
• Office-based experience is desired.
• Lots of enthusiasm and a proven interest for a career in PR & Communications.
• Excellent communication skills - you will be working with multiple team members across the agency.
• Great attention to detail.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to take on a range of tasks.
• Excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to ensure that all tasks are completed in a time-effective manner.

 
Benefits of the job - Account Assistant (PR)

• A great starting salary of £27,000.
• Clear progression outline - after a 6-month traineeship, you will be able to progress to an Account Executive position.
• 25 days holiday per annum.
• Early Friday finishes!
• A unique opportunity to gain experience within a creative agency.
• Bespoke-tailored training plans and a mentor system.
• A friendly and sociable office culture.
• Opportunity to learn from seasoned experts in their field.

 
Looking for a Graduate role in PR or a Junior Accounts Assistant role in Public Relations based in London? Want to work for a top integrated PR agency, specialising in consultancy, communications and content? This Junior PR role could be perfect for you - apply today!