Public Relations Account Executive

Job description

Our client is an award winning PR Agency, they are now looking for an Account Executive with previous agency experience to join their growing team.

You will work on campaign planning and client service, working closely with the PR & Digital teams to deliver integrated PR that performs across press, social and digital platforms.

This would suit someone who is a strong communicator, passionate about all things PR and thrives within a fast-paced environment. There is opportunity to progress into a more senior position as the company grows.

Key responsibilities:

• Devise media strategies with a creative approach and digital emphasis
• Generate interesting story angles to secure coverage
• Serve media to the highest possible standard on behalf of clients
• Nurture and build relationships with media, industry associations, partners and influencers
• Distribute materials to target media using contacts, as well as media databases
• Sell-in PR stories to target media, including national and broadcast media; identify opportunities to cross-sell pitches to journalists on behalf of other clients
• Monitor and evaluate PR campaigns. Report with confidence internally and to client
• Provide support in preparing new business proposals and attend pitch presentations with the team

Key skills and experience:

Essential

• B2B PR experience in a busy agency environment
• Outstanding copywriting skills for press releases, articles and digital content
• Creative approach to campaigns, proactive in securing media placements and working with influencers and partners
• Strong understanding of social media platforms

Advantageous

• Knowledge or understanding of online PR and securing links to high-ranking media sites
• Experience of writing content with search in mind and/or working with SEO teams

Please note there is a requirement to be onsite 3-4 days a week

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

West Sussex

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

02-02-2026

Profession type

Advertising / Marketing / PR

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English