Reference: 71012
Date Added: 10 May 2019
Closing Date: 2 June 2019
Job Title: Account Executive/Writer
Working For: Unitas Communications
Location: London
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Length of Contract:
Job Details
Unitas are an international PR and Strategic Communications Agency. Working with high-level inter-governmental and private sector client’s such as the UN, the NFL, Barclays Wealth, the Arab League, the US State Department, the NHS and the OIC, Unitas offers a unique opportunity to represent and directly engage with some of the world’s largest organisations.
Responsibilities
- Write, edit and proofread content for press materials
- Draft op-eds, media articles on behalf of clients
- Work closely with senior Unitas Directorship to produce business proposals and presentations
- Proactively develop and implement media pitches
- Respond to media information requests
- Draft speeches and arrange interviews on behalf of clients
- Manage and provide direction on all social media channels
- Take a lead role in developing collateral materials including fact sheets, product descriptions, sales collateral, presentations, messaging, website content, newsletter content and blogs
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Media/journalism experience highly valued
- Strong and versatile writing, editing and communication skills, a strong sense of time management
- At least 3 years’ communications experience in an advocacy, non-profit, political, or corporate setting or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and strict attention to detail
- Ability to develop creative, compelling and accurate content in a variety of styles for diverse audiences
- Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated expertise in producing different types and styles of high-quality written material, including op-eds and press releases
- Capacity to draft/edit material ranging from quick “sound bites” to in-depth policy analysis
- Flexible and adaptable personal style. Must be capable of rapidly rearranging priorities and transitioning quickly between multiple tasks.
- Strong knowledge of how the media works and how best to communicate with journalists
- A keen interest and knowledge of Middle Eastern current affairs, news and current affairs issues, politics and policy issues is preferred
Closing Date: 2 June 2019
Interview/Start Dates
Shortlisting for this role will take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.
Application Details
To apply, please send a CV and a cover letter to info@unitascommunications.com by midnight of the closing date.
Website: http://www.unitascommunications.com/
Additional Notes
20th May 2019 - The closing date has been changed from 23 May 2019 to 29 May 2019.
29th May 2019 - The closing date has been changed from 9am on 29 May 2019 to midnight, 02 Jun 2019. The Jot Title has been changed from "Account Executive" to "Account Executive/Writer" and the Job Details have been changed accordingly.