KOR Careers - Account Executive | £24k - £27k
KOR Careers - Account Executive | £24k - £27k
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Account Executive with a passion for social media and PR, to join our experienced and friendly Exeter-based team.
The ideal candidate will have one year’s experience of working in PR and/or social media, and those with agency experience will be at an advantage. We are looking for someone with excellent writing skills, ability to prioritise workload, a keen desire to make an impact in a forward-thinking agency and to make the world a better place.
You’ll be a good communicator with an inquisitive mind, have a willingness to learn and are ambitious to take your career to the next level with an award-winning specialist PR consultancy.
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;
Supporting our account management teams and assist with social media account management.
Creating compelling content for online and offline platforms.
Monitoring media and social media/political/community issues for clients and projects
Liaising with suppliers and contractors
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 progressing them through the approvals process
Liaising with journalists and other stakeholders
Assist with collating client coverage and monthly evaluation reports
Thinking and act independently, taking the initiative when appropriate
Accurately completing timesheets
Your skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
You’ll have a good telephone manner and will be talking to people from all walks of life
A “can-do” attitude with an attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Task orientated with good research and organisational skills
An interest in politics and local government would be desirable.
Benefits
Join a very experienced + friendly team
In house training and career mentoring
External training or qualification opportunities
Opportunity to work flexibly when required
24 days holiday + birthday + bank holidays
Regular team events/socials
Life cover £100,000
Health cash plan
Employment Assistance scheme
Membership of professional bodies
Auto enrolment into KOR Pension Scheme
About us
KOR is an award-winning communications consultancy specialising in land, property and rural affairs and we’re looking for someone who shares our interests in these areas.
Our clients include landed estates, developers, and rural businesses across the UK. They help shape the world we live in and it’s our job is to communicate their vision and the positive benefits they add to society.
To apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter to Annette Richman at hello@korpr.co.uk
We’re keen to see how you present yourself and hear why you would like to join the KOR and what makes you such a great candidate.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £24k to £27k per year
Closing date: 12 noon 25th April 2024.