| Salary | Up to £23k pa |
|---|---|
| Location | South East London, South West London, West London, Surrey, West Sussex |
| Job type | Not specified |
| Company | Fusion Recruitment |
| Contact | Ada Nisbet |
| Job sectors | General |
| Job disciplines | General |
| Employment Type | All |
| Posted | 6th May 2008 |
| Expires | 3rd Jun 2008 |
PR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - up to £23k pa - Excellent career prospects and benefits - Surbiton, Surrey
The Company
This dynamic Public Relations agency was established in 1990 to focus solely on the technology markets and education sector.
With over a decade's experience actively promoting businesses, organisations and events in these markets, it has built up a strong media network that is second to none. Energy and enthusiasm coupled with intelligent, pro-active thinking means that the consultancy delivers results every time.
Market knowledge - have been promoting businesses, organisations and events in the technology markets and education sector for over a decade, and offer specific expertise in the following markets:
Business to Business technology
Business to Consumer technology
ICT in education
Telecommunications
Electronics
Technology for building and construction
Typical clients are:
Harper Collins publisher of educational resources
Qwizdom interactive voting systems
Azzuri ICT solutions for schools; online partnering with Encyclopaedia Britannica
Truancy Call text messaging services for schools and organisations
Hitachi Interactive whiteboards – education and corporate markets
Q4 programmed robotics
Securus desktop monitoring solution to help schools detect and prevent internet misuse.
Focused specifically on the technology markets and education sector for over a decade with an impressive media contacts network.
The Role and Candidate
Seeking:
o Educational ICT (information communications technology)
o Broader education sector – develop/expand knowledge of National Curriculum structure and Key Stages, online and interactive learning, DfES initiatives and policy structure, general issues e.g. personalised learning, learning platforms, etc .
o Knowledge of related media: education national and trade press, TV/broadcast; regional media, public sector press.
The job role includes:
o Client liaison and relationship-building including contact meetings.
o Account management on day-to-day basis
o Co-ordination with admin staff
o Media relations, inc pitching, liaison, editorial meetings, managing interviews
o Writing: preparation and placement of releases/articles/competitions/
reader offers/reviews.
o Co-ordination of photo shoots
o Event management
Education/skillsets:
o Graduate or Post Graduate Degree and/or relevant agency or in-house experience - background in b2b education, corporate or public sector base preferable.
o Microsoft Office skills
o Internet research skills
o Mainland European languages desirable
Benefits include:
21 days paid holiday plus long-service award
Training allowance*
CIPR membership*
Client contract re-sign bonus
New staff referral bonus
Stakeholder pension scheme*
Annual salary reviews and appraisal/PDP programme
Free eye tests
Free flu jab
Ad hoc Spot Bonus for ‘over and above’ work and achievements
Interest-free travel loans
Pleasant office environment in listed Edwardian villa
Excellent IT infrastructure
Staff socials (summer bbq, away-days, Christmas etc).
(*after 6 months service)
Seeking a talented individual with a few years agency experience across all aspects of PR and media relations together with account management. Previous technology, public sector or specifically education sector experience a definite advantage, but excellent writing skills, creativity and enthusiasm are the key ingredients for securing this role.
Strong core PR skills and a solid understanding of the PR sector and media relations are a must!
For more information on this fantastic opportunity please contact Ada Nisbet.
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