Apollo Strategic Communications, a rapidly expanding impact communications agency, is looking for an account executive with a focus on public policy to work on its growing number of high-profile accounts.

This is an opportunity to work with an elite client list that includes international foundations, think tanks, national governments, and multi-national corporations, dealing with many issues that are in the national and international news.

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in public policy and current affairs, a passion for the media old and new, and strong analytical skills to master issues quickly, as demonstrated by a strong academic track record. If you're a self-starter ready to become a client manager who is committed to delivering and scaling global accounts, we want you in Apollo.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Impressive 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 work well as part of our team, win the confidence of clients, and to pitch effectively to journalists
• Ability to work in another language, particularly European languages, will be an advantage, though is not essential

Responsibilities:

• Conduct desk-based secondary research
• Deliver in-depth media analysis and manage media intelligence databases
• Draft written material intended to persuade and/or represent a client’s point of view (i.e. press releases, statements, bylines, research analysis, etc.)
• Pitch media (develop, pitch and contact media)
• Manage day-to-day account activities
• Contribute to our business development process
• Monitor and summarise a variety of news and communication formats
• Some out-of-hours and weekend work will be required to oversee events and deal with urgent media requests

What we offer:

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to working with a team with expertise across communications and across national geographies
• Hybrid/ remote work culture, providing flexible work locations