PR Account Executive

Are you looking to start your PR career as an Account Executive? This role will give you the chance to get involved in exciting campaigns, supported by a team that will help you learn and grow. The McCann Central team is looking for someone to join its consumer PR team. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of retail, home & interiors, travel and lifestyle brands sharing a passion with our clients on understanding how businesses work and how to communicate across PR and Social channels with clarity and creativity. You’ll be working alongside some of the most creative talent in the region at the world’s most effective and creative agency, with responsibility for supporting a portfolio of well-established, national B2C accounts.

Why would you want to work here? McCann Central is the UK’s largest integrated agency - over 500 individuals working together to help brands play a meaningful role in people’s lives. Most recently the PR functions in Solihull (Birmingham) and Bristol have combined together to create one super-awesome team which has already resulted in some key new business wins; and therefore this role can be flexible to work out of either office, on a hybrid basis, dependent on circumstances. We are also part of McCann Worldgroup, a global agency network that delivers culture-shaping work for some of the world’s biggest brands. And to add to the (literal) wheelbarrow full of awards we’ve got including Euro Effies most effective global agency, Cannes Network of the Year, Campaign’s European Integrated Agency of the Year, not to mention McCann Central’s haul of awards in recent years at Cannes Lions, Clios, One Show, D&AD, LIAs, Golden Drum & Creative Circle Awards. So creativity really is at the forefront of everything we do. We’re a team of passionate creatives, strategists and engineers from a wide mix of backgrounds. But there’s a lot that unites us – like caring deeply about everything we make. And though our skillsets are wide and our process knowledge is deep, we are all still learning every day.

Responsibilities

• Identify daily newsjacking opportunities for clients, securing product placement across various sectors.
• Craft press releases tailored to diverse audiences and media outlets.
• Execute regular media outreach with confidence in speaking to journalists.
• Draft features, manage influencer campaigns, create website/social media copy, and oversee photo shoots.
• Provide clear briefs for internal departments and external providers.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for clients and new business.
• Assist in ensuring timely, high-quality work and provide support to the accounts team for the day-to-day running of accounts.
• Focus on achieving coverage, driving traffic, and tracking key messages.
• Provide comprehensive reports and evaluations.

You will be a confident communicator with a keen eye for detail and strong organisation skills. Good time management and a basic knowledge of the latest B2C digital and social media channels are a bonus! This role is the perfect opportunity to develop your skills alongside our award-winning and multi-disciplinary PR and Social team. If this sounds like you and you’re ready to take your career to the next level, let’s talk.

In addition to a competitive salary we are committed to creating a brilliant environment for all our people. This includes benefits such as 28 days holiday, plus the opportunity to buy more holiday, enhanced pension contributions, life assurance and much more. A culture of learning and development is also central to our ethos, so you’ll have access to industry leading training and development programmes, plus you’ll get to work closely with the world’s biggest media partners to access exclusive features and products. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a fun and collaborative team and you’ll work in an environment where you are supported and developed.

If you want to join an iconic network agency that offers you the chance to work on one of the top clients in our portfolio & the opportunity to progress your career with an unrivalled development programme, contact us now. And not through a recruiter, please.

Our commitment to equal opportunities

For us, diversity is a business imperative – one that must be embedded into every aspect of how we operate in order to drive success. Simply put, we believe an encouraging and inclusive environment makes sound business sense. As a globally integrated community that influences and shapes culture, it’s vital that the talent mix in our agencies encompasses all dimensions of diversity, and that we demand the same of the people we work with. Conscious inclusion encompasses social, cultural and cognitive differences and cultivates an ethos of belonging, connection and shared purpose. It is the integration of this philosophy that allows us to create meaningful experiences for our employees, drive better business practices with our vendors and clients, and ultimately lead with purpose.

McCann is a disability confident committed employer and will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets the minimum criteria for this role, so please do let us know when you apply if you are eligible, along with any adjustments you may need to the recruitment process to enable you to perform at your best.

McCann helps brands build the most meaningful brand platforms that drive exponential growth and leave a lasting impact on culture. Founded 100+ years ago with their own platform, “Truth Well Told”, McCann is the world’s leading advertising agency network, creating some of the most creatively and commercially impactful advertising globally. McCann is the founding unit of McCann Worldgroup marketing services company, part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG).