Senior Account Executive

Company Description

We’re a values-based business built around a philosophy of  DO | FEEL | THINK. For our people, it encourages them to DO IT, to FEEL BELONGING and to THINK INDEPENDENTLY, creating a vibrant environment where our people can do the best work of their careers. We use DO | FEEL | THINK to inspire our clients too. We want clients to show their values to the world through the acts they create digitally and in real life, helping to generate greater emotional connection with their products and brands, and creating audience relationships built on true Belief. How do we do it? By connecting the modern key Belief drivers of PR, Sustainability, Employer Brand, and Digital Influence – all crucial to helping businesses win in our increasingly values-based world. It all adds up to a vision of creating a progressive and connected creative agency that helps clients find new ways to grow. 

Our CommitmentDiversity and inclusion is a core part of who we are at MSL. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates and supports our wonderfully diverse employee group – whatever their age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t just fuel our creativity and innovation, it brings us closer to our people and audiences. We will continue to strive to create a culture and environment where everyone feels empowered and more importantly comfortable enough to bring their full, authentic selves to work. 

Overview

We are a close-knit team that prides itself on delivering intelligent and well thought through campaigns that make a tangible difference to our clients’ businesses. We’re entrepreneurial, love new ideas and are looking for Senior Account Executive who is willing to get stuck into creating something great.

Responsibilities

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Seen as a trusted and reliable support across all types of activities - proven through the quality of their work and contributions
• Able to independently manage small projects with direction
• A key contact for our clients and team, responsible for supporting the delivery of communications programmes across several accounts.
• Communicates effectively and professionally to build one-to-one relationships with the client, gaining a solid understanding of our clients’ businesses as well as general industry trends.
• Edit and proofread written communication to an excellent standard (for example, write and draft client and press materials) Delivering the highest standard of work and attention to detail with all client/external comms
• Write materials for client programmes including press releases, media advisories, interview briefing notes, agendas, logistics documents and media reports.
• Monitor the news media (print, broadcast and online) and undertake desk research – media and social media audits, research and analysis
• in order to keep abreast of industry developments and to identify news hooks. 
• Actively contribute to the implementation of campaigns, support client meetings and assist with the organisation of client activities including media events, seminars, workshops, round tables, speaking events, competitions and product launches.
• Monitor the advances in the digital and social media sector to ensure the team stays ahead of emerging and developing trends.
• Pitch stories to journalists and editors, bloggers, other online influencers and communities
• Deliver client coverage through press, online and social media channels.
• Write case studies for new business credentials
• Contribute to generating ideas and proposals for clients during projects.
• Stay updated and develop knowledge about the PR and media sector and of MSL’s offer.

Qualifications

Attributes & Qualities

• Previous experience as an Account Executive
• A good understanding of press/ the media landscape, influencers and the wider PR business.
• Ability to edit and proofread written communications
• Organised, meticulous about keeping promises and meeting deadlines, with excellent attention to detail
• Big team player, ability to work in an agile manner and adapt to changing requests
• Comfortable working in a small, ambitious team within a large agency structure
• A proven team player, with the ability to empathise with clients and remain flexible in achieving goals
• Competent in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, keynote
• Digitally savvy, active on social channels and passionate about PR and communications
• Passionate about DE&I and in building positive relationships with everyone on our team 

Additional Information

MSL has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. 

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

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