PR Account Executive

Are you passionate about storytelling and social media? Are you looking to start a career in communications and public relations?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive team-player to join our experienced and friendly Exeter-based office.

The ideal candidate for this Account Executive role will be inquisitive and ambitious with excellent writing skills, the ability to prioritise workload and a keen desire to make an impact in a forward-thinking team.

KOR Communications is a specialist public relations and public affairs consultancy within the land and property sector. An interest in or willingness to learn more about our area of expertise and current affairs is a must.

This is a full-time role based at our offices on the outskirts of Exeter and requires you to have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle. We have free parking directly outside our offices.

Please apply with your CV and a covering letter as we are keen see how you present yourself in a written cover letter to and hear why you would like to join the KOR team, what about the job and our sector interests you, and what makes you such a great candidate.

The Role

There s no such thing as a typical week at KOR but you can expect to be:

• Working as part of our client account teams.

• Managing social media accounts.

• Creating compelling content for online and offline platforms.

• Monitoring media and social media/political/community issues for clients and projects.

• Taking phone calls/monitoring emails, logging details and resolving/escalating queries/issues.

• Creating media/stakeholder contact databases.

• Organising and attending meetings, taking minutes and actions as required.

• Formatting documents and presentations.

• Assisting with collating client coverage and monthly evaluation reports.

• Thinking and acting independently, taking the initiative when appropriate.

• Accurately completing timesheets.

Your skills

• A confident communicator in writing, by phone, in meetings and at events.

• Good research and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.

• Strong organisation and time management capable of prioritising multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

• A collaborative team player with initiative, a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

• Ability to adapt tone and style of content for different channels and audiences.

• Understanding of and an interest in current affairs.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.

• Driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Benefits

• Join a very experienced team.

• In-house training opportunities and career mentoring.

• 33 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays and a day off on your birthday.

• Life cover

• Employment Assistance Scheme and a health cash plan.

• Membership of professional bodies.

• Auto enrolment into KOR Pension Scheme.

Click APPLY NOW to submit your CV and cover letter. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.