ACCOUNT EXECUTIve

We’re M&C Saatchi Talk, a PR & Social agency obsessed with creating the conversations that make meaningful change. While some would dismiss conversations as just small talk, we know they have the power to shape and spread culture, build and break reputations, and potentially change the world for the better.  

We’re blending the art of conversation, science of communications and heart of culture to create the ideas that pull us in and bring us together. We’re already helping some of the most well known and loved brands navigate, create, and lead the conversations with the power to change the world.

If you’re a curiously minded, remarkably insightful, and earned first creative we’d love to talk.

Read on to learn more. To apply, email your CV and cover letter to talkjobs@mcsaatchi.com.

 

ABOUT YOU

  •   A confident conversation-starter, excited and motivated to build influencer relationships, pick up the phone, sell in and secure coverage in key national, consumer and lifestyle media

  • Finger firmly on the pulse of youth culture, the news agenda and current trends

  • Develops media and influencer intelligence, planning and contacts, focusing on supporting the long-term client strategy, owning influencer relationships, press office planning, client evaluation and reporting process and campaign KPIs

  • Supports account teams in delivering exceptional campaign content, executing events, securing media coverage and measuring success through compiling coverage reports

ABOUT US

  • You’re not just joining an award-winning* PR & Communications agency…

  • You’re part of the creative and strategic heart of the business

  • You’re part of brand teams who love the work, respect the money and support each other

  • You’re part of the industry defining M&C Saatchi Group. Collaborating with experts from across Advertising, Performance Marketing, Brand Consultancy, Sport & Entertainment, Behaviour change and more

  • You’re part of the independently spirited SERMO Communications network. Tapping into local insights and creativity from communications agencies around the world.

 

Expertise skills

  • Understands and identifies trends and key cultural references and uses these to identify the most relevant and engaging influencers and media angles

  • Creates engaging press releases and compelling content for both traditional and digital media, securing on-going regular media opportunities

  • Researches and updates master media and influencer lists, demonstrating full knowledge and understanding of PR tasks from press cuttings, media evaluation, critical paths, managing suppliers to achieve campaign delivery

  • Monitors relevant news sources and alerts the teams to breaking news relevant to clients

  • Tracks, measures and reports on influencer and campaign activities

  • Builds and maintains strong relationships both within the agency and externally with influencers, trendsetters, media, suppliers and networks, developing a high standard of communication that is both concise and persuasive

  • Demonstrates strong writing skills and a creative flair when creating compelling written content, editing, proof-reading and compiling documents and presentations with a meticulous eye for detail

  • Works with teams to ensure client delivery effectively and efficiently, ensuring an adaptable approach with team members to meet priorities and deadlines

  • Works under pressure with a commitment to working to high standards and serving the client as the first priority

  • Demonstrates excellent organisation skills, supports the teams in event planning, logistics, execution and follow-up

  • Develops an excellent knowledge of client sector, being fully immersed in the client’s industry, brand, competition and trends