We are looking for an Account Executive to join our team at Crest Communications. This is an entry-level position for someone keen to work in PR, media relations & marketing.
We help start-ups and tech companies build their brands and secure media coverage. This means we’re looking for a candidate who is:
- A strong writer who can craft fluid and emotive prose
- Confident on the phone, engaging on email, and keen to develop client-facing skills
- Plugged into current affairs and what’s making the news – you’ll need to use this interest to understand what makes for a strong PR story
- Proactive and diligent – we need a forward-thinker who can work under their own steam, as well as collaborate effectively with colleagues
We’re a small team doing really interesting work with some of the UK’s most interesting and innovative start-ups. Team members take on a lot of responsibility from day one, so this role would suit someone who is happy to jump right in and learn quickly.
The role will involve:
- Coming up with ideas and compelling press angles for our clients, whether that’s for a TV segment, a print article, or a podcast interview
- Researching the right journalists to send your ideas to and building media relationships
- Drafting press releases
- Writing opinion articles and thought leadership
- Drafting website blogs
- Managing social media accounts
Benefits:
- Starting salary – £23,000-£26,000
- Unlimited annual leave
- Company pension
- 50% commission on the first month of any new business you bring in
- Half day every Friday
- 2 days in our Central London office, 3 days your choice
- Regular team socials and away days
- Bike to Work scheme
To apply:
Email the following to rhiannon@crestcomms.com. Please note that applications which don’t adhere to the below cover letter format won’t be considered:
- Your CV
- A cover letter no longer than 400 words addressing the following questions:
- Why do you want to work in PR?
- Why do you think this role and this agency would be a good fit for you?
- What would you be most excited about doing in this role?
- Which types of clients or companies would you most like to work with
- If you have any existing examples of your writing (e.g. blogs, articles, short stories, essays), please do attach or link to them in the email. This however is not essential, so please don’t draft something specially!
Deadline: 5pm on 30th June 2022. Please note that we may appoint before the closing date, so please check back for updates before you put your application together.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Team Crest