Account Executive, Financial Services in London

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. Our specialist teams include Brand & Reputation, Corporate Advisory & Capital Markets, Public Affairs, Strategic Media, Crisis & Risk, Change & Employee Engagement, Health, Financial Services, Technology, Mischief and Studio La Plage.

We are looking for an Account Executive to join our team and work on an exciting portfolio of clients. The role will suit someone who either is looking for an entry-level role or has around 6-12 months of experience in communications, and has a love for media relations and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. It will provide the opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of accounts, supporting account teams on reporting, building journalist relationships at both the trade and national publications and drafting content to generate high-quality coverage.

As an Account Executive at MHP Group, you will:

• Deliver agreed client actions with responsibility for providing timely, accurate and clear reporting.
• Proactively ensure internal teams are up to date on the latest day-to-day activity, progress on media relations and results to ensure the smooth running of accounts.
• Grow to be a trusted day-to-day contact for clients on accounts, including driving and leading agreed elements of calls and meetings.
• Develop an understanding and awareness of key media titles and trends whilst actively selling in on behalf of clients.
• Build a network of journalist contacts across client sectors, maintaining these relationships to bring in relevant opportunities and generate results for clients.
• Identify and capitalise on relevant media opportunities, demonstrating an understanding of how these support client objectives.
• Develop and maintain a good understanding of clients’ businesses, and the environment in which they operate, to support the team in the delivery of overall client objectives.
• Use this understanding to inform the drafting of high quality long and short-form content, and in developing ideas that will drive the account work forwards in line with objectives.
• Support pitches with new business research, content and idea development, taking into account knowledge and observations of the wider industry.

You will:

• Have a keen interest in current affairs and financial services – and keen to work across a broad spectrum of clients including wealth and asset management, fintech, retail banking, consumer finance and private equity/venture capital.
• Demonstrate the ability to run day-to-day accounts; supporting client leads when it comes to client reporting, contact and counsel.
• Be a media hound: tenacious and passionate about picking up the phone, befriending journalists and securing great coverage.
• Be highly organised: this person will be relied upon to help ensure MHP accounts are run effectively and efficiently.
• Be a strong writer: skilled at writing press releases, comment pieces, media pitches as well as assisting with client and new business proposals.
• Be a team player: great interpersonal skills, and someone who brings a sense of fun to their work.
• Have great time management and ability to multi-task, managing upwards as well as more junior team members.
• Be a stickler for detail; someone who doesn’t miss an opportunity to correct grammar or spelling.

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 a diverse workforce.