Location: Remote with access to Regus co-working spaces in London and across the UK. Office days are once a week in London, but this can be adjusted depending on your location. We ask that you attend client meetings as required.
Salary: Starting at £24,000 – depending on experience
About ThoughtSpark: ThoughtSpark is a boutique PR & content marketing agency with a B2B focus. Our current client base includes global companies in the financial and healthcare industries, though we have previously worked in a range of sectors, including IT and property. We are based in London but have staff across the UK and in Europe.
Our company culture: We strive to create an inclusive workplace where staff are comfortable being themselves. Our flexible working policies allow employees to manage both professional and personal responsibilities, and get the most out of their free time. You can get to know us here: https://www.thoughtsparkagency.com/about-us/.
Why work with us? Remote workingAccess to co-working spaces in the UK and globally Option to tailor work schedule around personal demandsWork abroad allowance, after a year at the company (subject to Director approval)Friday afternoons off every AugustAccess to relevant industry memberships and CPD programmesRegular performance reviews and training opportunitiesQuarterly coverage competitions, for a prize of a £50 voucher at a selected outletRegular socials, in addition to summer and Christmas parties About the role: We are looking to fill the role of full-time Account Executive. We're looking for applicants with excellent writing, communication, and organisational skills to join our growing business. Ideally, we'd like someone with some knowledge and/or experience in the industry.
Responsibilities: Media relations: Liaising with journalists to achieve press coverage, and developing good working relationships with journalistsCopywriting: Working with the team to draft content, including press releases, articles, case studies and social media postsResearch: Carrying out desk research for press material content and to support other team membersAccount administration: Activity reporting and press cuttings, as well as generally assisting with account tasksSocial media management: Social media participation on behalf of key opinion leaders within client companiesBusiness development: Supporting with agency marketing activities, such as drafting newsletter content You'll do great in the role if you: have excellent writing skills (C2 level in written English). Do you enjoy breaking down complex topics and making them accessible to a broad audience? Can you grasp new topics quickly and write about them?have some previous experience in press relations, media or journalism. Are you relentless in seeking and closing coverage opportunities? Do you proactively suggest new angles or avenues for pitching?have strong verbal and written communication skills. Can you confidently liaise with team members, clients and journalists?are highly organised. Are you practiced at prioritisation and time management?have a proactive and independent approach to work. Do you propose solutions when you spot a problem? Do you always wait to be told what to do?an additional language, especially French, Spanish or German, is desirable but not necessary. Company values: Hyper organised. At ThoughtSpark, each employee strives to be highly organised, understands the importance of efficient processes, contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, and proactively proposes solutions to problems.Work-proud & quality-conscious. We do each task to the highest quality and with a positive attitude, no matter how small the task, and no matter who it's for. Valued partners. We keep up with current affairs and client industry news, so that we are well-informed and can identify opportunities to promote our clients' subject matter knowledge and commercial propositions.Globally-minded. All employees have knowledge of a foreign language and/or have lived abroad, providing additional credibility to our multilingual PR offering.Open communicators. As a small agency, we work hard to encourage an open and tolerant environment where people can comfortably and safely be themselves.Truly flexible. We have adopted a hybrid model, and employees can adopt a tailored working schedule to meet their personal needs.Diverse. Though we have always hired on merit, we have a diverse team of employees and freelancers, and two of our three shareholding directors are women. How to apply: To apply, please send a CV to ******. For further information on ThoughtSpark Ltd, visit: www.thoughtsparkagency.com.
