THE ROLE

We are looking for enthusiastic, talented graduates, motivated self-taught individuals, first jobbers or someone who has just started out in their career and has been working for less than a year. We want someone who can help run challenging accounts, help with research, insights, help collaborate on creative ideas, writing and pitching to the media and being the eyes and ears on accounts. Someone who always has their fingers on the pulse and shares news, insights and trends. We’re a flat structure at 89up, so everyone is expected to get their hands dirty - one day you may be writing and pitching a press release, the other pitching to a big potential new client. You will work with senior team members and learn from them. All of these things will arguably enable you to hone your talent, while broadening your skill-set and fast tracking your career progression, in a passionate, supportive and friendly environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED

Brainstorm with senior team to enable us to communicate often challenging campaigns to inspire the public to take action Help write and pitch releases. Respond to phone calls and emails from journalists Arrange interviews and editorial meetings with journalists and clients and facilitate these meetings where appropriate Monitor media coverage (collate, analyse and evaluate media coverage) and report results to the wider team and clients Undertake research for clients or new business proposals and present them to potential new clients Handle the day to day admin on accounts - diarising internal and external meetings and booking rooms or setting up conference calls, keeping meeting minutes, writing status reports etc. Listen out for opportunities to sell further PR or social skills to clients Attend client events and industry conferences Support the wider team with admin duties as and when they are required.