Mischief is one of the UK’s most successful, awarded and most talked about brands. We deliver Passion Powered Comms by pairing insights & data with audience passion points to deliver always on & campaigns that go below, above and through the line for some of the world’s biggest brands. Our clients include LEGO, Just Eat, Three, Team GB, Ocado and Diageo.
Mischief is part of MHP Group - the integrated communications agency built for the Networked Age – a world that’s increasingly connected, complex, polarised and activist. We are a family of brands (MHP, Mischief & La Plage) that come together seamlessly. We lead the way in the application of behavioural science to solve communications challenges.
With 230 people in London, including 50 creatives, strategists, digital experts and designers combined, our specialisms include Brand & Reputation, Corporate Advisory & Capital Markets, Public Affairs, Strategic Media, Crisis & Risk, Change & Employee Engagement, Health, Financial Services, Technology and Studio.
Role overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning agency as a PR Account Executive.
As an Account Executive at Mischief, you will:
* Have best in class media relations expertise - ability to deliver stand out coverage as well as proactively identify key coverage opportunities for clients
* Write first drafts of press releases, media pitches and media lists
* Work on day-to-day account coordination, including completing status reports, action planners, collating coverage and drafting meeting contact reports
* Build relationships with key journalists
* Identify, secure and manage influencers for social media activity
* Assist senior colleagues in fulfilling their responsibilities to keep accounts on track and within budget
* Conduct desk research to support new business and client growth opportunities
* Understand social media formats and the ability to create and post engaging content for clients
You will:
* Have experience working at JAE level and ready to take a step up or an established AE
* Have experience with consumer-facing brands (household name brands if possible)
* Be a ‘media hound’: tenacious and passionate about picking up the phone, schmoozing journalists and securing great coverage
* Have experience working with influencers and on activations across social media channels
* Be highly organised: this person will be relied upon to provide the administrative backbone to key Mischief accounts
* Be a strong writer: skilled at writing first drafts of press releases and media pitches
* Be a team player: great interpersonal skills, and someone who brings a sense of fun and personality to their work
* Have great time management and ability to multitask
And in return, we offer:
* Excellent starting salary with annual reviews
* 25 days holiday allowance (+ bank holidays), a day off to celebrate your Birthday, ‘Time4U’ every month and office Christmas closure
* Matched pension contributions (up to 5%)
* Life Assurance
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Season ticket loans and Cycle to work scheme
* Gym & Shopping discounts
* Access to our Learning Academy to support your career and personal growth
* Hybrid (up to 3 days remote working per week)
* ‘Work from Anywhere’ one week per year
Click here to see the full list of Our benefits - MHP Group (teamtailor.com)
Here at MHP Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive and a diverse workforce.
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