Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. This position supports the Red Flag Global practice which is part of the Ankura Consulting Group. Practice overview: Red Flag is a world-leading strategic communications and campaigns agency that has developed, driven and won campaigns for some of the world's leading companies, trade associations and coalitions. We are now part of Ankura, the world-leading expert services and advisory firm, who have more than 2,000 staff across 35 offices around the globe. The Position : This position offered is for a full-time Account Executive based in our London office, with the opportunity of hybrid working. Some international travel may be required. Account Executives are vitally important to Red Flag. They are the backbone of the company and provide invaluable support to account teams and clients through smart monitoring, research, and drafting of advocacy and strategic communications materials. While Red Flag Account Executives are drawn from a variety of fields, including politics, policy and media, they have in common a strong work ethic, an appetite to achieve results and a solutions-oriented mindset. Red Flag 's Account Executives : Develop, implement and monitor communications campaigns in support of public affairs and regulatory objectives on behalf of our clients. Consistently monitor and analyse media coverage (traditional and digital) of client and prospective client issues. Provide analysis and reporting on content and sentiment of debate across platforms, as well as of regulatory developments. Identify opportunities for new business development in cooperation with senior staff. Skills and Experience : Experience of public relations or political experience (agency experience preferred). Strong writing skills (ability to write press releases, communications plans, speaking points, social media content, etc.); ability to understand and write clearly about technical subjects. Proven ability to manage projects. High level of comfort communicating with clients and journalists. Media relations experience and media skills/contacts preferred. Interest in digital communications and experience working with social media tools are desirable. Excellent communication and organisational skills as well as the ability to prioritise and multi-task in a creative, challenging and fast-paced work environment. Ability to work well with others in a team environment. Proactive approach and willingness to take the initiative. What we offer : Red Flag prides itself on being an industry-leading employer that drives innovative thinking, fosters collaboration and secures results. We have an established policy of promoting from within and provide a staff development programme and clear pathways to promotion, as well as generous staff benefits and incentives. We offer : Competitive salary and benefits including an attractive annual bonus scheme Hybrid working model On-boarding buddy system Mentorship and training Bike-to-work scheme Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll-free 1.312-583-2122. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response. Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation. The Ankura team consists of more than 2000 professionals serving 3,000 clients across 55 countries who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise. Collaborative Lateral Thinking That Delivers??, hard-earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivalled in its ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Value??. For more information, please visit, ankura.com.