Purpose of the role
The Campaign Coordinator is a media focussed role that also provides administrative support to the wider Client Servicing team. The role requires the ability to handle a number of tasks and projects at any one time, working to deadlines and proactively pursuing activity. The Campaign Coordinator Coordinator will develop a clear understanding of the team’s requirements and objectives, be proactive in attitude and supportive to the team at all times.
Responsibilities
1. Assist the team with the management of client accounts and projects, helping to establish TEAM LEWIS as an invaluable long-term partner for marketing and communications services
2. Coordinate communication (including meetings and reviews) with clients, adhering to deadlines
3. Support the new business process by providing research and coordination
4. Assist with the coordination of press tours, events and review programmes
5. Understand and avidly follows the news agenda, positioning clients and products within context
6. Research and identifies appropriate journalists, bloggers and analysts on an on-going basis
7. Develop media and blogger relationships for self and on behalf of the team
8. Monitor relevant news sources and alerts the team to relevant breaking news opportunities
9. Draft a broad range of written materials including biographies, briefing documents, media alerts, soundbites, Q&As, backgrounders and boilerplates
10. Create press materials and compelling content for both traditional and digital media
11. Provide social media insight as well as execution and management of related digital activity
12. Accurately report activity levels and regularly completes timesheets to ensure correct allocation of client and team duties
13. Work closely with line manager to maximise own strengths and improve weaknesses
14. Regularly attend TEAM LEWIS training sessions and daily press briefings to enhance skills and develop knowledge
15. Ensure that all account activity and results are reported back to the Senior Campaign Executive / Campaign Manager / Campaign Director
16. Supports the Client Servicing team on ad hoc initiatives and projects
17. Supports the Office Coordinator with front desk duties when required, including opening the office.
About you
We are looking for a passionate, ambitious and hardworking individual looking to begin their career within a rapidly growing, well established and global organisation. You will ideally have:
18. You will be a school or college leaver – university degree is optional!
19. Ideally, experience of working in a PR, marketing or digital communications environment
20. Attention to detail
21. Proven written ability in English and local languages
22. Creative thinking
23. Confident presentation skills
24. Keen interest in the media: print and broadcast
25. Calmness under pressure and ability to achieve tight deadlines
26. Clear interest in current affairs and news agenda