Financial Comms Account Executive

Financial Comms Account Executive

Financial Comms Account Executive

The Guardian

Reed

London

5 hours ago

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Our client is a small but dynamic financial PR agency that is growing fast and constantly winning new business. The company has a warm, friendly culture and offers the successful applicant the opportunity to work directly alongside a senior team and exposure to all aspects of the business. This is a great opportunity for a Financial PR Account Executive or graduate to join a boutique financial PR agency based in London. Role Description As an Account Executive, you'd get the opportunity to work on a broad mix of clients from large FTSE250 companies through to smaller brands. Key responsibilities: Researching potential new business opportunitiesCreating new business proposals and presentations with the assistance of the senior teamDemonstrating strategic creativity for clientsCommunication skillsDeveloping communications plans and supporting the implementation of these plans across clients' media relations, digital media engagement and corporate communications initiativesSupporting public companies' financial PR activity including financial calendar activityDeveloping press lists and engaging with national, business and trade mediaClient careAttending client meetings, noting actions required and ensuring appropriate engagement and follow-upAssisting in some elements of office administration The ideal candidate: Exemplary grammar and writing skills2:1 degree or higherThe ability to communicate on a professional level both on the phone and in personPassion for financial PR and corporate communicationsInterest in financial markets and the CityEntrepreneurialIT experience particularly with PowerPoint and Microsoft WordHigh level of organisational skills