We are looking for a Trainee Account Executive to join us on a 6 month fixed-term contract, with an opportunity to extend. This role would be suitable for a graduate or someone early in their career who has a keen interest in politics and current affairs, and may be considering a career in journalism, PR or communications.
The right candidate will have strong writing skills, excellent organisation and customer service skills.
This is a 6-month fixed-term contract with the opportunity to extend, and we are flexible with hours up to 36.5 hours.
Who are we?
We are High-Rise, a strategic communications agency based at Huckletree in the heart of Ancoats, specialising in reputation management, digital PR and charity comms.
Main duties and responsibilities:
• Supporting with PR work for clients as requested and under supervision of the Account Manager, including building media lists, writing press releases and pitching to media
• Contributing to team and client meetings with creative ideas and approaches to secure our clients impactful media coverage.
• Writing blogs and case studies wherever required for the High-Rise website.
• Reporting coverage for clients and sending a CoverageBook at the end of every month.
We can be flexible on the days / hours that you would like to work, anything up to 2.5 days per working week.
Salary: £25,530 per annum (FTE)
Trainee PR Account Executive
Experience
Ideally you would have some PR, media or social media experience - but this is not essential.
Digital and social media skills would be an advantage.
If you have had experience in a customer facing role and are used to keeping clients up to date that would be useful.
Knowledge/ Technical Skills
Prioritising and time management skills
Computer literate including MS Office, email packages, PowerPoint and Excel
Competencies
Excellent written and verbal English language skills**
Ability to write clear and concise copy, that is creative and impactful.
Organised and self-motivated.
Behaviours
Excellent interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy.
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
Special Circumstances
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required
The post-holder will be able to work from our Ancoats base and from home, as suits the needs of the role and the postholder.
Our benefits can include:
Competitive salary with transparent pay bands and pay points
36.5 hour week with an early 4.30pm finish on Friday
Hybrid working with the ability to work from home two days per week
24 days annual leave per year (FTE) plus bank holidays
Apple laptop and mobile phone
Free breakfast every Tuesday
Free social drinks every other Thursday
Modern Huckletree offices in Ancoats with show and bike rack facilities to encourage cycling to work
Out of the office team days to plan, recharge and spend time together three times a year
Green pension advice provided to all employees
Westfield Health health and cash back plan, including cashback for dentist, physio and dentist appointments and scans
To apply, please email with your CV and cover letter. Deadline is 4pm on Friday 27th February, but the position may be closed sooner if there is a high volume of applications.