Public Relations Account Executive

5 days ago

Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom KOR Communications Full time £24,000 - £26,000 per year

Summary

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.

CVs submitted 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

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