As an Account Executive, you will be a key member of the PLMR team providing high quality servicing to all our clients. You will have a keen interest in public relations (PR), in how messages are best shaped and communicated across both old and new media. You will also be interested in public affairs (PA) with a good understanding of the UK political landscape.

In this role you will be supporting a team that specialises in health and social care and education, amongst other sectors, with a particular focus on PR as well as crisis communications and public affairs. The role will include carrying out research for existing clients and for new business pitches, drafting press releases, monitoring relevant media, liaising with the media on behalf of clients, attending client meetings, lobbying key decision – makers, understanding government policy, and contributing ideas to enable PLMR to meet and beat client expectations at every level.

You will have some demonstrable prior experience of working in either a PR or communications focussed role.

You will be fluent in the use of digital communications channels, and know how to use social media and blogging effectively to further clients’ strategic communications aims.

You will have great written and verbal communication skills, excellent research skills, be highly motivated and able to work using your own initiative. You will also have an interest in developing your own networks within both political and media circles.

Full scope of responsibilities and skills required can be found here: https://www.plmr.co.uk/news/article/were-hiring-account-executive