PR Client Executive
Reporting
to: - Client Manager / Client Director
Location: - Pavilions Office Park, Holywood
Hours: - 9.00am to 5.30pm
Main
Function of Role: - Provide assistance and support to
consumer and corporate
PR
clients, ensuring quality of output and client satisfaction
Key Responsibilities
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Providing ongoing support to several client accounts (including consumer and
corporate focussed-PR) simultaneously.
·
Assisting
with day-to-day execution of client campaigns and programmes and contributing
to client meetings, including taking minutes.
·
Working as part of an account
management team to develop client proposals and implement the PR activity.
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Assisting in the management of PR photography and photocalls on
behalf of LK Clients.
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Organising and attending
events, including press conferences and promotions.
·
Developing
and maintaining strong relationships with clients, journalists, media and influencers.
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Daily and monthly monitoring
and scanning of media, including online, print, broadcast, newswires, social
media sites, blogs and social media sites, for opportunities for clients and
competitor information.
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Analysing and evaluating
media/influencer coverage, including daily and monthly preparation of client
clipping files and evaluation reports.
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Researching, writing and
distributing original and creative press releases to targeted media.
·
Spotting
and capitalising on media and influencer opportunities.
·
Creating
weekly and monthly client status reports for Client Managers and Directors.
·
Working
collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of collaboration and
jumping in to help at all levels of tasks.
·
Being proactive, flexible and have the ability to deal with new
challenges as they arise.
·
Supporting the Client
Managers and Directors in developing new business proposals and pitches /
presentations.
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Being committed to confidentiality, total discretion and integrity.
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Carry out any other duties as may be required by the Managers
& Directors of LK Communications.
Personnel Specification
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
A third level qualification in CAM, PR, Communications,
Marketing, Journalism or a related discipline.
Experience
One year’s
experience in a similar role within a Communications or PR Agency or
in-house.
Skills
Excellent writing skills.
Creativity and imagination.
Strong attention to detail.
Good presentation skills.
IT literate in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Business awareness and a
good knowledge of current affairs.
The ability to think
strategically and good analytical skills.
Characteristics
Ability to build strong rapport /
relationships internally and externally.
Confidence.
Initiative.
Excellent organisational
skills, with the ability to work on more than one project at a time.
Flexible approach to work, determination, passion, enthusiasm
and the ability to cope well under pressure.
Other
The ability to travel to Clients sites
and other locations.
Hold a current & valid full
UK driving licence with full access to a vehicle
Additional
information:
Closing date: the closing date for CVs is Thursday
17th October 2024. Late CVs will not be considered. Email your
CV along with your Monitoring Form to
Shortlisting: only candidates who clearly
demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted. The panel
reserves the right to apply all or part of the desirable criteria at the
shortlisting stage.
Reserve list: a reserve list of candidates may
be maintained for the purpose of any similar vacancies (temporary or permanent)
that may arise within 12 months of this recruitment process.
Employment offer: any employment offer is subject to
satisfactory completion of two employment references, proof of right to work in
the UK and proof of any required qualifications.
The Ardmore Group is
an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of
the community. All appointments will be made on the basis of merit.