Apollo Strategic Communications, a rapidly expanding international public relations agency, is looking for an account executive to work on its growing number of high profile accounts.

Reporting to a senior account director, the successful candidate will have the freedom and flexibility to independently project manage, including overseeing specific projects for clients.

This is an opportunity to work with an elite client list that includes foundations, international corporations, national governments and tech companies.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have around three years’ experienceworking in journalism, PR or communications.

They will also have:

• An in-depth knowledge and passion for the media old and new, have a powerful intellect that can master complex issues quickly, as demonstrated by an exceptional academic track record.
• Sparkling writing skills, the ability to work in a team under pressure to tight deadlines, and the energy, flexibility, and tenacity to take on responsibilities.
• The interpersonal skills to win the confidence of clients and to pitch to journalists.
• The organisation skills required to create an impressive coverage report for a client or organise a successful media event.

The successful candidate will be expected to work from home, although, on occasion, will need to attend meetings in London. They will also be expected to sometimes work outside of normal office hours and at the weekends.