Junior Account Executive - West London, United Kingdom - Babel Public Relations Limited

Description

Are you a recent graduate or looking to start your career in PR/Communications? Babel, a technology PR and integrated communications consultancy headquartered in London, is looking for a Junior Campaign Executive to work as part of their thriving, creative, solutions-led team. The start date is September 2024, however we can accommodate an earlier start date for candidates currently available.

The cornerstones of Babel:

• Our people are always at the heart of Babel. We are committed to building a workplace where our talent can learn, grow and thrive and we value employee diversity.
• We love creativity and respectful curiosity; we reward innovative ideas and campaign results.
• We actively encourage work-life balance.
• We are based in central London, and we work flexibly from the office three days a week.

• Strong communication skills, demonstrated virtually and in person.
• Strong writing skills, both short-form and long-form.
• An interest in the B2B technology sector.
• Motivated to learn and strives for high quality.
• Can work collaboratively and independently.
• Compassionate to others ways of working and personal preferences.

Responsibilities of a Junior Campaign Executive:

• Understanding what media and analyst influencers write and report about and what kind of stories will interest them.
• Developing media and analyst lists.
• Developing relationships with journalists and analysts who work in the technology sector.
• Pitching press releases (announcements) to relevant media and analysts, calling journalists as the primary approach.
• Copywritinga variety of PR and marketing collateral with a keen eye for detail.
• Drafting short-form and long-form content.
• Drafting or contributing ideas towards marketing content such as blogs, whitepapers, social media and mailer copy.
• Developing industry knowledge by reading daily news and flagging relevant stories to campaign teams and clients.
• Preparing for and contributing to client and internal meetings, demonstrating knowledge and insight.
• Guiding andadvising clientson a daily basis. Responding to client and team emails in a timely fashion.
• Daily reporting tasks including coverage monitoring and preparing monthly reports, meeting agendas and actions.
• Monitoring digital platforms and updating reports.
• Daily use of campaign tools and software.
• Research-led tasks including media and analyst list development and industry trends research.
• Creative campaign ideas development and contributing to client proposals and team brainstorms.
• Upholding our company culture and values.
• Working as an integral part of the team alongside everyone from fellow PR consultants to senior managers and other job-related duties as specified by your manager.

About Babel:

• Babel is a top independent B2B technology PR and integrated comms agency. Our services include PR brand strategy and messaging, media relations, content creation, industry analyst relations, organic and paid for digital and social engagement, event management and industry awards, podcasts, bespoke media analysis and media training.
• We work with UK, US and global technology companies involved in exciting technology transformations, from green tech, cybersecurity and mobile and telecoms, to marketing, advertising, retail, fintech, broadcast, e-commerce and enterprise technologies.
• We are renowned for our training programme. Babel is recognised by the PRCA, the worlds largest PR professional body, as the CPD highest achiever in 2021 and 2022.
• We value and encourage a healthy work-life balance. We do this by closing our office early on Friday, having daily wellbeing breaks, extended lunch breaks, two WFH days a week and reduced working hours for four weeks in the summer.
• We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative, creative and vibrant place to work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, religion, race, national origin, ethnicity, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability status or any other group protected by law.
• To learn more about us and our company culture, take a look at our website, Instagram, LinkedIn and X profiles and our Digital Communicators Podcast.

Salary, benefits and career advancement:

• The joining salary for this entry-level Junior Campaign Executive position is £26,326 + a 5% performance bonus after successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
• Pension after three months. New joiners are eligible for our bonus scheme after the successful completion of a six-month probationary period. In addition, after your probationary period you are eligible for an interest-free season ticket travel loan, our cycle to work scheme, free eye tests and the influenza vaccine.
• Other benefits include a duvet day, loyalty days, a paid sabbatical, reduced working hours during the summer, the opportunity to work from abroad and much more
• New business and recruitment bonuses are also available.
• Due to our training and development programme being one of the best in the PR industry, promotion from Junior Campaign Executive to Campaign Executive is possible after 9-12 months. The current Campaign Executive salary is £28,000 + bonus.
• After 12 months experience in the Campaign Executive role, a promotion to Senior Campaign Executive is possible. The current Senior Campaign Executive salary is £32,000 + bonus. Successful promotions are subject to performance.

Location and office/home working:

• Our office is located in central London. Local tube stations include Oxford Circus, Great Portland Street, Regents Park, Goodge Street and Warren Street.
• For the first six weeks new joiners are required to work from the office-based four days a week for training purposes (and one day working from home).
• After six weeks, new joiners can work three days in the office and two days at home.

• There is a Full Job Description and Frequently Asked Questions section on the Application Form.

Application process:

• Complete the five compulsory application questions at the end of theApplication Form by the deadline 11.59pm, Sunday,2nd June will also need to upload your CV on the Application Form - please include your Firstname and Surname in the filename of your CV.
• The five questions are:

1. Reviewing the Responsibilities of a Junior Campaign Executive section, can you outline any relevant experience that you might have?
2. Can you describe your top three qualities relevant for this role?
3. Why would working in the technology industry interest you?
4. Tell us about a recent development in the technology industry that sparked your interest and why?
5. What is your ideal employment start date?

• When uploading your CV in the Application Form, please include your Firstname and Surname in the filename.
• Applicants notified by 7th June if they are successful to the next stage.
• You will receive an email from Babel's recruitment team either way.
• If you have any questions that we have not covered in our FAQ on the Application Form, please use the section on the Application Form to ask your question.
• If you would prefer to complete the Word Application Form (instead of the online application form) email the company's graduates email address.
• If you have a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to complete the application form or fully understand the application instructions then please email the company's graduates email address.

Interview process:

• Applicants notified by 7th June 2024 if they are successful to the next stage.
• The next stage is a 15-minute Microsoft Teams video interview in June 2024. A selection of dates/times will be provided. Applicants notified within three working days if they are successful to the next stage.
• Successful candidates will be invited to Babels Graduate Day in July 2024 at Babels headquarters in central London. Allow 3-4 hours. The day will involve a group research and group presentation exercise and an individual media writing and pitch challenge. Food and beverages will be provided. Approximately 12 candidates will be selected for the Graduate Day. Applicants notified within three working days if they are invited to the final interview stage or not.
• Successful applicants will be invited for a final interview in London in July 2024 with a manager and a director. This will take up approximately one hour.

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