PR Account Executive, Financial Services (entry level role) in City of Westminster

MHP Group is the integrated communications agency built for the Networked Age – a world that’s increasingly connected, complex, polarised and activist. We lead the way in the application of behavioural science to solve communications challenges. We create strategies and multichannel campaigns to engage every audience, from consumer to policy maker, and from stakeholder to shareholder. With 190 experts in London, we are trusted by many of the world’s leading businesses and brands.

Role overview: Working with game-changing businesses, from disruptive start-ups to high growth unicorns and established incumbents as they tackle a new era of social and economic challenges. MHP's Financial Services team helps clients craft bigger, bolder and more relevant stories, to build new markets, acquire new customers and shape regulatory debates. With experience across wealth and asset management, insurance, retail banking & consumer finance, crypto and fast-growing fintech companies, we combine deep sector expertise, creative firepower and behavioural insight to develop communications strategies that define, elevate and amplify our clients’ positioning.

This is an exciting time to join MHP Group’s Financial Services practice. We’re looking for the right person, with the right skills and cultural fit to support the next stage of our growth.

As an Account Executive at MHP Group, you will:

• Develop an understanding and awareness of key media titles whilst actively selling into various media and build relationships with journalists.
• Assist in the delivery of agreed client programmes/actions with responsibility for providing timely and clear reporting on progress.
• Play an active part in delivering campaigns including the use of social media.
• Conduct new business research and content development.
• Actively deepen knowledge of client’s business, issues and media to support the team in the delivery of overall business objectives.

You will:

• Gain experience of selling ideas into the media, learn about the financial industry and public relations.
• Have experience within financial services PR, through previous work experience or internships.
• Have excellent writing skills.
• Be highly organised, time efficient and confident assisting with the delivery of client programmes/actions.

And in return, we offer:

• Excellent starting salary with annual reviews.
• 25 days holiday allowance (+ bank holidays), a day off to celebrate your Birthday, ‘Time4U’ every month and office Christmas closure.
• Matched pension contributions (up to 5%).
• Life Assurance.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Season ticket loans and Cycle to work scheme.
• Gym & Shopping discounts.
• Access to our Learning Academy to support your career and personal growth.
• Hybrid (up to 2 days remote working per week).
• ‘Work from Anywhere’ one week per year.

Here at MHP Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce.