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Account Executive
Join an award-winning communications agency and help shape the future.
About Us
Camargue is a leading communications agency, renowned for delivering strategic advice, creative campaigns, and high-impact results. With a client portfolio that spans low carbon, renewables, transport, education, housing, and sustainable development, we tackle some of today's most important issues. At Camargue, you'll find a dynamic environment where you can learn, grow, and make a difference, supported by structured career development programmes.
We're looking for a creative, intelligent, and articulate team player to join us as an Account Executive. A passion for current affairs, media, and creating impact-driven projects is essential, as well as a keen understanding of local politics and public policy.
Role Responsibilities
- Proactively support the Account Manager, contributing ideas and anticipating next steps to drive accounts forward.
- Maintain a solid understanding of communication objectives, strategies, and evolving industry tactics to stay ahead of client needs.
- Manage all account administration, ensuring timely delivery of contact and status reports within 24 hours of meetings.
- Monitor and report on daily media coverage, keeping a pulse on the media environment and business landscape.
- Own and update monthly activity planners, proposing new ideas and opportunities for clients.
- Track stakeholder sentiment through various channels, including media, social networks, and direct stakeholder interactions.
- Research and draft communications materials (press releases, newsletters, etc.) under supervision.
- Handle client requests, including managing community hotlines for projects, ensuring all enquiries are addressed promptly.
- Effectively use media databases to compile media lists, manage forward features, and maximise client exposure.
- Assist in selling and negotiating media opportunities, meeting journalists, and evaluating coverage with the Account Manager.
- Ensure disciplined use of Camargue's management systems (timesheets, expenses), managing workloads to meet deadlines.
- Liaise with clients, providing insights and attending meetings to offer constructive feedback. Stay informed about government structures, local politics, and policy developments relevant to our sectors.
- Coordinate the production of campaign materials, ensuring smooth workflow through the design and approval process.
- Support the logistical arrangements for events, exhibitions, and briefings, highlighting any risks or opportunities to the Account Manager.
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Key Skills
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and a drive to go the extra mile.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Sharp attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong understanding of PR principles and their role in business.
- Solid knowledge of our sectors, with awareness of the political and policy landscape.
- Proficiency in managing multiple projects and deadlines.
- A passion for current affairs and the impact of communication on shaping opinions.
- Familiarity with planning processes (TCPA, DCO) and government decision-making.
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Rewards
- Attractive competitive salary
- 25 days holiday (3 of which to be taken in the Christmas break) plus 1 extra day per year of service (up to a maximum of 28 days)
- 1 extra holiday day per year of service (up to 3 years)
- Employee Support Services (WeCare) which includes MyStrength
- Clear progression, training, development and career planning
- Salary exchange pension scheme (employee 4%, Camargue 4%)
- Full private healthcare cover through BUPA (option to cover partner/family at employee's expense)
- Life insurance (4x salary)
- Contractual Maternity/Paternity pay (100%)
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary exchange schemes
- Simply Health plan
- Hybrid working approach
- Company away days and team drinks/lunches
- Opportunity to work towards a profit-based bonus scheme
- Fantastic, friendly, close-knit team.
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