Trainee Account Executive

Job description

We are looking for a Trainee Account Executive to join us on a 6 month fixed-term contract, with an opportunity to extend. This role would be suitable for a graduate or someone early in their career who has a keen interest in politics and current affairs, and may be considering a career in journalism, PR or communications. 

The right candidate will have strong writing skills, excellent organisation and customer service skills.

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract with the opportunity to extend, and we are flexible with hours up to 36.5 hours.

Who are we?

We are High-Rise, a strategic communications agency based at Huckletree in the heart of Ancoats, specialising in reputation management, digital PR and charity comms.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Supporting with PR work for clients as requested and under supervision of the Account Manager, including building media lists, writing press releases and pitching to media

• Contributing to team and client meetings with creative ideas and approaches to secure our clients impactful media coverage.  

• Writing blogs and case studies wherever required for the High-Rise website.

• Reporting coverage for clients and sending a CoverageBook at the end of every month. 

We can be flexible on the days / hours that you would like to work, anything up to 2.5 days per working week. 

 

Salary: £25,530 per annum (FTE)

 

Trainee PR Account Executive 

Experience 

Ideally you would have some PR, media or social media experience - but this is not essential. 

 

Digital and social media skills would be an advantage. 

 

If you have had experience in a customer facing role and are used to keeping clients up to date that would be useful. 

Knowledge/ Technical Skills 

Prioritising and time management skills 

Computer literate including MS Office, email packages, PowerPoint and Excel 

Competencies 

Excellent written and verbal English language skills** 

Ability to write clear and concise copy, that is creative and impactful. 

Organised and self-motivated. 

Behaviours 

Excellent interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy. 

Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.  

 

Special Circumstances 

Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required 

The post-holder will be able to work from our Ancoats base and from home, as suits the needs of the role and the postholder. 

 

 Our benefits can include:

• Competitive salary with transparent pay bands and pay points
• 36.5 hour week with an early 4.30pm finish on Friday
• Hybrid working with the ability to work from home two days per week
• 24 days annual leave per year (FTE) plus bank holidays
• Apple laptop and mobile phone
• Free breakfast every Tuesday
• Free social drinks every other Thursday
• Modern Huckletree offices in Ancoats with show and bike rack facilities to encourage cycling to work
• Out of the office team days to plan, recharge and spend time together three times a year
• Green pension advice provided to all employees
• Westfield Health health and cash back plan, including cashback for dentist, physio and dentist appointments and scans

To apply, please email hello@highrisecommunications.co.uk with your CV and cover letter. Deadline is 4pm on Friday 27th February, but the position may be closed sooner if there is a high volume of applications.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

17-02-2026

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