Account Executive

Job description

The M Collective - Part of Sauce Collective

Job Title: Account Executive

Location: Shepherds Bush - London

The M Collective:

We are an independent communications consultancy with a global footprint.

As specialists across inspirational travel and lifestyle, we create value through culturally relevant stories that build long-term loyalty. Our model is agile, nimble and creative, blending the rich personal connections and nuanced approach of a boutique agency with the network of an international group. Our belief is that while the world is fast-changing and communications continue to evolve, a good story is enduring.

Our collaborative environment rewards hard work, tenacity and creativity with unlimited growth and a supportive team. We offer a hybrid working model that is designed to nurture our forward-thinking culture – and plenty of flexibility.

About the role:

The Account Executive supports their manager to ensure day-to-day media relations and campaigns are carried out efficiently - providing monitoring, reporting and administrative support to the team.

This role involves writing content, event coordination, and building journalist relationships and is a time to further develop media and strategic skills. 

The Account Executive’s specific tasks will be very varied and will cover the whole PR and communication mix.

Key responsibilities include:

Media Relations:

• Start to build relationships with travel writers, lifestyle editors, and consumer media outlets to secure coverage across print, digital, and broadcast
• Content creation – write compelling content, pitches, briefing documents, newsletters and releases for the team, working closely with your manager, to bring clients’ brands to life
• Understand all relevant media titles, editors and influencers in key markets
• Help organise media events, and press trips, both individual and group including reservations and itineraries
• Assist with event organisation, attend events to support the team and promote the client

Team support:

• Curate, collate and compile all reporting documents to ensure that they are kept fully informed of their progress
• Draft agendas prior to client meetings / calls and submit all contact reports/minutes within 24 hours
• On behalf of your team, monitor client assets – both written and visual, and update as necessary
• Ensure press coverage is accurately scanned and sent to clients
• Research any third-party information on behalf of clients and /or new business
• Help to generate ideas, contributing to the success and smooth running of the individual client campaigns

We are seeking:

• 12 months experience in a PR Agency, Marketing Agency or Events firm
• A relevant undergraduate degree such as PR, journalism or English Literature is preferred but not essential
• Proficiency in a second language, such as French or Spanish, would be useful but not essential.
• Ability to juggle multiple work streams in a fast paced environment
• Excellent organisations skills with a strong ability to understand what to prioritize
• Passionate about the travel, leisure and lifestyle luxury industry
• Excellent communication skills: both written and verbal.
• A team player with great collaboration skills and will contribute willingly to the wider team goals
• Creativity and enthusiasm: all ideas gratefully received and you demonstrate an interest in issues and areas beyond your immediate scope
• Excellent attention to detail and are able to multi task - working effectively under pressure
• A relevant undergraduate degree such as PR, journalism or English Literature is preferred but not essential
• Proficiency in a second language, such as French or Spanish, would be useful but not essential.

What you will get in return:

• A competitive salary
• 23 days holiday a year, excluding Bank Holidays plus 1 x day off for your birthday ( 24 days)
• Gifted Christmas closure between Christmas Day and 2nd January (usually an extra 5 days, excluding weekends)
• Classpass - Wellness & Gym budget
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office
• Company pension scheme
• Summer working hours - finish at 3pm every Friday in August
• Team social budgets
• Training
• Talks by inspirational industry leaders
• Summer and Christmas parties
• A friendly, supportive place to work
• Regular appraisals throughout the year
• Most coveted clients in the industry

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to hr@the-mcollective.com.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

11-06-2026

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