About Atticus Communications

Atticus Communications is a London-based, boutique strategic communications, reputation management and government affairs consultancy. We deliver a bespoke multi-disciplinary approach to clients across the UK, Europe and Asia. We have grown exponentially in our first two years and were most recently nominated for the PRCA’s National New Agency and DARE Awards 2021.

The Role

Atticus Communications is looking for a highly motivated and energetic Account Executive to join our team.

You will be a part of a team that delivers public affairs, communications and media relations strategies for clients across a range of sectors including procurement, geopolitics, commercial real estate, and tech, amongst others. You will also be working on helping shape post-COVID-19 public affairs and communications strategy for clients.

You will have excellent research, written and verbal communication skills, a ‘digital-first’ mindset, close attention to detail and be able to work under pressure using your own initiative. You will be able to conceptualise, analyse and write persuasive arguments.

The role will include:
• Responding quickly and accurately to client requests
• Undertake Political & Stakeholder desktop research, providing thorough and complete analysis and recommendations for projects with support from senior colleagues
• Producing policy briefings for clients
• Liaising with the office of MPs, Ministers and civil servants, and drafting letters if required
• Monitoring major news & political announcements
• Drafting press releases or a set of press releases for clients
• ‘Selling in’ press releases to journalists
• Undertaking ad-hoc research to support new business proposals and pitches
• Helping to coordinate and manage relationships with key clients

You must:

• Take on an organised mindset, showcase a proactive manner and be able to work to regular deadlines
• Practised research and presentation skills across a range of subjects or policy areas
• Have a strong interest in the daily news agenda and some experience of media handling
• Exhibit knowledge of and interest in the UK political landscape
• Enthusiasm and a can-do, proactive attitude

Desirable:

• Around one to two years’ public affairs or communications experience