If you are looking to start your PR career in a consultancy that values clarity, expertise and meaningful communication, this PR Account Executive role offers a strong foundation in a specialist sector.
Company Overview
This opportunity sits within a specialist communications consultancy working across insurance, financial and corporate markets. The business supports organisations operating in complex and highly regulated environments, helping them communicate clearly, protect reputation and strengthen stakeholder trust. With expertise spanning media relations, crisis communications, technical and business content, social media and strategic planning, the team delivers thoughtful, commercially focused communication programmes that support long-term business objectives.
Job Overview
The PR Account Executive role is an entry-level position designed for someone looking to build a career in professional communications. As a PR Account Executive, you will support the delivery of integrated PR campaigns, working closely with experienced consultants and gaining exposure to insurance and corporate communications. This PR Account Executive position offers hands-on learning, structured development and the opportunity to build strong core skills across media relations, content creation and client support. The PR Account Executive will play an important role in ensuring campaigns are delivered accurately, consistently and to a high standard.
Here's what you'll be doing:
* Supporting the delivery of PR campaigns across insurance and corporate communications clients
* Drafting press releases, media comments, technical articles and business-focused content
* Conducting media research and building targeted journalist lists
* Assisting with proactive media outreach and responding to media enquiries
* Monitoring media coverage and producing clear, accurate coverage reports
* Supporting social media activity and wider communication initiatives
* Providing day-to-day account support and working collaboratively within account teams
Here are the skills you'll need:
* A strong academic background with a genuine interest in communications, media and current affairs
* Excellent written communication skills and close attention to detail
* An interest in insurance, financial services or complex B2B sectors
* Confidence communicating with different stakeholders and learning how to engage with journalists
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
* A proactive attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn within a specialist consultancy environment
* Previous exposure to PR through an internship, placement or PR agency experience is a bonus
Work Permissions
You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.
Here are the benefits of this job:
* Salary between £26,000 and £28,000 depending on experience
* Structured training and clear development pathways
* Exposure to high-profile clients in insurance and corporate sectors
* Supportive team environment with close access to senior consultants
* Long-term progression opportunities within a growing specialist consultancy
Building a career as a PR Account Executive within insurance and corporate communications offers long-term advantages. This sector develops strong writing discipline, strategic thinking and commercial awareness, providing a solid platform for progression into advisory and leadership roles within PR and communications