Senior Account Executive
(Consumer Team)
We’re M&C Saatchi Talk, a PR & Social agency obsessed with creating the conversations that make meaningful change. While some would dismiss conversations as just small talk, we know they have the power to shape and spread culture, build and break reputations, and potentially change the world for the better.
We’re blending the art of conversation, science of communications and heart of culture to create the ideas that pull us in and bring us together. We’re already helping some of the most well known and loved brands navigate, create, and lead the conversations with the power to change the world.
If you’re a curiously minded, remarkably insightful, and earned first creative we’d love to talk.
ABOUT YOU
Earned first mindset. Because we’re an agency not content with just being seen, we aspire to ideas that are shared and talked about.
Curiously minded. Because ideas are always better if we ask “what if”…
Remarkably insightful. Because we believe in the power of brutal simplicity in everything.
Creatively versatile. Because a great earned idea can spread and scale across all channels.
Conceptually brave. Because we all need bringing out of our comfort zone sometimes.
Confident communicator. Because we’ll inspire and influence by standing up for the work.
Entrepreneurial spirit. Because there is always a gap for a proactive solution.
Passionate about communication, with a finger on the pulse of social and news trends, creative in developing new story angles and opportunities to secure outstanding coverage for clients
Demonstrates a keen interest to develop media and influencer contacts and network opportunities to enhance professional development
Excellent relationship management and communication skills, credibility and ability to gain buy-in to develop relationships with media, talent and other external third parties to facilitate the client experience
Hands-on, proactive and media-savvy, thrives in a fast-paced environment
Articulate and displays strong decision-making skills, listening skills, a can-do attitude and ability to work as a team player to deliver on objectives
Strong ability to multi-task, managing time effectively and prioritise tasks
ABOUT US
You’re not just joining an award-winning* PR & Communications agency…
You’re part of the creative and strategic heart of the business.
You’re part of brand teams who love the work, respect the money and support each other.
You’re part of the industry defining M&C Saatchi Group. Collaborating with experts from across Advertising, Performance Marketing, Brand Consultancy, Sports & Entertainment, Behaviour change and more.
You’re part of the independently spirited SERMO network. Tapping into local insights and creativity from communications agencies around the world.
About the role
Understands and identifies trends and key cultural references and uses these to identify the most relevant and engaging influencers and media angles
Creates engaging press releases and compelling content for both traditional and digital media, securing on-going regular media opportunities/coverage
Researches and updates master media and influencer lists, demonstrating full knowledge and understanding of PR tasks from press cuttings, media evaluation, critical paths, managing suppliers to achieve campaign delivery
Monitors relevant news sources and alerts the teams to breaking news relevant to clients
Tracks, measures and reports on influencer and campaign activities
Builds and maintains strong relationships both within the agency and externally with clients, influencers, trendsetters, media, suppliers and networks, developing a high standard of communication that is both concise and persuasive
Demonstrates strong writing skills and a creative flair when creating compelling written content, editing, proof-reading and compiling documents and presentations with a meticulous eye for detail
Works with teams to ensure client delivery effectively and efficiently, ensuring an adaptable approach with team members to meet priorities and deadlines
Works under pressure with a commitment to working to high standards and serving the client as the first priority
Demonstrates excellent organisation skills, supports the teams in event planning, logistics, execution and follow-up
Develops an excellent knowledge of client sector, being fully immersed in the client’s industry, brand, competition and trends
Is proactive and media savvy, thinking outside the box of their day to day tasks to gain best results for clients
Financial Management
Demonstrates financial responsibility, showcasing good budget management with the ability to work to tight budgets
Diligent, ensuring financial admin is kept up to date and compliance with the agency’s financial and commercial requirements, including raising POs, maintaining timesheets and completing expense forms to appropriate timescales
Always ensuring time sheets are up to date and understanding the process and the wider impact this has on the business
Business Management
Works with teams to support new opportunities and working practices, researching and generating new ideas and opportunities to ensure campaign success
Represents the agency and acts as an ambassador at events, agency initiatives and when networking
Attends L&I sessions continually looking to build on knowledge and expertise
Is passionate about identifying new opportunities, unique ideas and concepts to develop the service we offer to clients and agency working practices
Assists in the development of new business proposals, playing a key role in researching and synthesising new information as well as contributing to approach and creative ideas
Team Management
Works cohesively and collaboratively with teams, coordinating and prioritising workload, effectively anticipating areas in need of assistance
Continually seeks feedback from the teams on approach and attitude, demonstrating a passion to develop self, and gain skills and experience from the teams
Delegates effectively to admin assistant where relevant, ensuring full understanding and follow-through on tasks
Is a team player, ensuring they are helping boost team morale across the team with a positive attitude