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PR account executive

Stone Junction is looking for a new account executive to join its team. This role would suit a recent graduate or someone with up to a year of experience in a similar role. We’re looking for graduates with PR, STEM or languages backgrounds. It is essential you have an interest in science, technology and engineering, as the role will involve exclusively working on STEM clients.

The starting salary for this position is £23,000.

JOB DESCRIPTION

You’ll be responsible for campaign delivery on a handful of exciting client accounts, these include global engineering companies, technology firms and scientific research projects. You need to be skilled at producing quality content for articles, social media and email marketing shots, have a basic understanding of SEO and be able to analyse data to report on the campaign’s results.

A significant part of this role is generating media coverage for clients. You’ll achieve this by ‘selling in’ to the media by phone and building relationships with journalists.

Don’t worry if some of this is new to you. We have an extensive training programme to get you up to speed.

SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Exceptional writing talent, with the ability to write about technical subjects
  • An interest in science, technology or engineering
  • Knowledge of digital mediums for PR and marketing — including socials and SEO
  • Confidence to communicate professionally with clients, journalist and colleagues
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to work at pace
  • A positive outlook and ambition to achieve great things
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STAFF BENEFITS

  • Private healthcare package
  • 23 days annual leave per year (plus options to buy more)
  • Hybrid working model with minimum two days per week from our Stafford office
  • Flexible working hours
  • Paid charity time every month
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Extensive mental health support
  • Free virtual PT sessions
  • Paid leave for medical appointments
  • Annual bonus of up to 8.3% of salary subject to company performance
  • Options for sabbatical after three years of service
  • Work From Anywhere policy for extended holidays
  • Uncapped benefits package that grows in value for every year of service
  • Early finish every Friday

To apply, send your cover note and CV to recruitment@stonejunction.co.uk.