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Reference: 60558

Date Added: 28 April 2017
Closing Date: 28 June 2017

Job Title: Account Executive - Corporate and Public Affairs

Working For: Portland

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Length of Contract:

Job Details

The team
We help clarify your messages as well as ensuring they are heard by the right people.

Our team deploys its extensive in-depth experience of UK Government and Parliament to support clients in their dealings with policy makers.

Whether it is preparation for Select Committee appearances, drafting policy submissions or devising eye-catching campaigns and events, our insights and networks add real weight to in-house teams.

We take our responsibilities as political consultants seriously, and are a member of the Association of Professional Political Consultants (APPC) and abide by its Code of Conduct.

The role
We are looking for an Account Executive to work for prestigious clients across both public affairs and corporate communications. We are looking for someone who is able to work both independently and as part of a team to implement corporate communication strategies. The individual will require a good understanding of UK politics and the media. The ideal candidate will bring a unique set of experiences and a well-developed point of view to our diverse communications team.

Key responsibilities
Helping to coordinate and manage relationships with key clients; Helping to devise and manage proactive and reactive media engagement strategies; Monitoring political debates and major news announcements; Drafting a range of materials from press releases and opinion articles to political briefings and stakeholder letters; Supporting and, where necessary, coordinating and managing media sell-ins; Responding quickly and accurately to client requests; Helping to organise and coordinate events, press conferences, photo calls, and political or media contact programmes; Where necessary, participating in pitches and suggesting new lines of potential business; Undertaking ad-hoc research to support new business proposals and pitches.

Closing Date: 28 June 2017

Interview/Start Dates

Interview and start date details: As soon as possible.

Application Details

Apply via submitting CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@portland-communications.com

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is unfortunately not possible to respond directly to all applicants, only to those whose candidacy is being pursued. In addition, the length of the recruitment process varies based on the vacancy needs. Traditionally, the process takes approximately 2-4 weeks. Therefore, your patience is greatly appreciated.

Website: https://portland-communications.com/

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