PR Account Executive

Are you passionate about storytelling and social media? Are you looking to start a career in communications and public relations?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive team-player to join our experienced and friendly Exeter-based office.

The ideal candidate for this Account Executive role will be inquisitive and ambitious with excellent writing skills, the ability to prioritise workload and a keen desire to make an impact in a forward-thinking team.

KOR Communications is a specialist public relations and public affairs consultancy within the land and property sector. An interest in or willingness to learn more about our area of expertise and current affairs is a must.

This is a full-time role based at our offices on the outskirts of Exeter and requires you to have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle. We have free parking directly outside our offices.

The Role

There's no such thing as a typical week at KOR but you can expect to be:

• Working as part of our client account teams.
• Managing social media accounts.
• Creating compelling content for online and offline platforms.
• Monitoring media and social media/political/community issues for clients and projects.
• Taking phone calls/monitoring emails, logging details and resolving/escalating queries/issues.
• Creating media/stakeholder contact databases.
• Organising and attending meetings, taking minutes and actions as required.
• Formatting documents and presentations.
• Assisting with collating client coverage and monthly evaluation reports.
• Thinking and acting independently, taking the initiative when appropriate.
• Accurately completing timesheets.

Your skills

• A confident communicator – in writing, by phone, in meetings and at events.
• Good research and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organisation and time management – capable of prioritising multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• A collaborative team player with initiative, a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to adapt tone and style of content for different channels and audiences.
• Understanding of and an interest in current affairs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
• Driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Benefits

• Join a very experienced team.
• In-house training opportunities and career mentoring.
• 33 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays and a day off on your birthday.
• Life cover
• Employment Assistance Scheme and a health cash plan.
• Membership of professional bodies.
• Auto enrolment into KOR Pension Scheme.

To apply

Please apply with your CV and a covering letter to Anna Byles at

We would like to see how you present yourself in a written cover letter to hear why you would like to join the KOR team, what about the job and our sector interests you, and what makes you such a great candidate.

Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Vacancy details

• Working pattern: 37.5 hrs per week – Monday to Friday, 9am–5.30pm (1hr lunch break)
• Salary: £24k to 26k DOE
• Number of positions available: one
• Qualifications: Degree or experience in roles with transferable skills, for example journalism or in other agencies.
• Closing date: 12 noon Friday 5th December, although KOR reserves the right to close the advert, if the right candidate comes forward earlier.
• Interview date: TBC
• Interview process: Initial virtual call, followed by in-person interview
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Vacancy address: The West Wing, Old Broadclyst Station, Broadclyst, Exeter, EX5 3AS

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person