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VACANCY – PR & Account Executive

VACANCY – PR & Account Executive

Do you have a passion for PR, writing great copy and building relationships with the media? If the answer is ‘yes’, then we would love to hear from you.

This is a really exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for PR, marketing and sports (specifically cycling, swimming and running) to accelerate their career within a fast growing agency. As a PR Executive you will work closely with the Sponge Marketing team to deliver a range of PR and Communications activities to support some of our clients, such as Barbados, Free2Cycle, Cycleguard, Cervelo, and the Sponge Race Team. 

Title: PR & ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Company: Sponge Marketing

Location: 74 Chamberlayne Road, London, NW10 3JJ

Reporting to: Account Manager

 

Core responsibilities:

  • Research, compile and update media lists across a variety of sectors
  • Create first drafts of media material including press releases and pitch documents
  • Conduct desktop research and coordinate assets for pitches and client presentations
  • Coordinate press clippings and coverage for clients
  • Participate in and contribute to creative brainstorming sessions
  • Prepare weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly status reports for clients
  • Liaising with Sponge team members to ensure all areas of activity are updated
  • Assist at a variety of events, including press launches and consumer events (this may include some evenings and/or weekends)
  • Input creative and tactical ideas into social media strategies for clients
  • Daily monitoring and implementation of social media marketing campaigns across a variety of platforms
  • Keep up to date with new developments in the digital media arena and advise Account Directors on new avenues for digital communication where necessary

Skills and experience:

  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to present written information clearly and logically
  • Highly organised and efficient, with a keen eye for detail  
  • Ability to use initiative and be proactive in providing support, appreciating and anticipating people’s needs where possible
  • Ability to prioritise work appropriately and juggle a busy workload
  • Strong IT skills and familiarity with Google docs (ideally)
  • Flexible, with the ability to adapt to change and respond positively to new challenges
  • Ability to think problems through to find an appropriate solution
  • Good team-work ethic with a proactive mindset and approach  
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent in PR and Communications  

Requirements:

  • Essential – has a strong passion for social media and marketing, and a keen interest in sport, specifically cycling, swimming and running
  • Preferable – 1 years experience of working in a similar role within an agency, proficient working with Google Docs, and knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress)
  • Overall – the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and to be a team player

To find out more please email us – info@spongemarketing.com

 

About Sponge Marketing

Sponge Marketing is a 360-degree marketing, PR and social media agency specialising in sports and travel.

Fully owned and run by its employees, the Sponge Marketing team is made up of grown up marketers who have years of experience working on big brands. We have a proven track record in all areas of the marketing mix, and we deliver through-the-line strategies that bring brands to life through compelling, entertaining experiences. Our expertise includes strategic planning, events and experiential, PR, creative development, production, sponsorships and partnerships.

We consider our USP to be “big agency thinking without the overhead”.

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