Account Director, Financial Services PR - 690311

Overview

£45 - 60k plus benefits / year

Central London Finance, Marketing & PR

Our client is a fast paced financial services PR agency. The team needs to hire an experienced Senior Account Manager/Account Director ideally with previous PR agency experience but you absolutely must have a passion for financial services.

Responsibilities

• Working with the team to develop PR and marketing plans and strategies and to implement activity
• Liaising with clients and attending client meetings and events
• Building connections and relationships with journalists, clients and industry peers
• Researching, writing, proofreading and issuing copy - including press releases, articles and blogs
• Identifying relevant press stories and journalist interests for clients, as well as arranging interviews and commentary
• Securing opportunities for clients in all relevant publications
• Keeping up to date with key industry and legislative dates
• Undertaking relevant market research in a variety of areas
• Analysing and evaluating media coverage and preparing client reports
• Willingness to network and provide occasional organisation and support with events, such as press breakfasts and client seminars

Ideal candidate / Qualifications

• Energetic, positive and inquisitive
• A proactive and creative thinker
• An excellent communicator - both verbal and written
• Organised and efficient
• Able to work to deadlines and cope positively with time pressure
• Prepared to roll up their sleeves as and when necessary