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PR Account Executive - Sports/Sportswear

£24000.00 - £30000.00 per annum
 

Job Description

One of the UK's top consumer PR agencies is looking for an Account Executive to join them and work with some top names in Sport and Sportswear…

The Agency

With multiple UK offices, nearly two decades of expereince and a stellar client portfolio, this agency has become one of the go-to agencies in the Fashion and Lifestyle sectors. Specialising in Public and Influencer relations, social media and experiential marketing, the agency's full-service offering is rooted in creativity and collaboration. Their large and diverse team are a passionate group who love the sectors they work with, ensuring a positive, high-energy atmosphere throughout. Staff development and progression is highly encouraged, work life balance is a key consideration, and the senior team are massively supportive - all in all, a cracking agency with a great team at all levels…

The Role

This is an ideal role for any Junior consumer PR professional who's looking to work with top clients in Sports or Sportswear. You'll be joining a supportive environment and working closely with account managers to deliver integrated PR campaigns of varying size and scope. The ideal candidate will:

  • Have approximately a years' expereince in a consumer PR role (either agency or clients side).
  • Have a personal interest in sport, sportswear or activewear
  • Be an accomplished writer, able to craft accurate press releases and compelling content.
  • Have some expereince working on campaigns with an influencer and social media element

What's in it for you?

If you're looking to join a respected agency in the Sports/Fashion sector then this role should interest you. You'll get to work with a wide range of truly exciting clients and anyone joining this agency will benefit from a commitment to staff development and wellbeing. The team are massively welcoming and the people we've personally placed here have all reported excellent things.

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