Are you a Storyteller, Relationship Builder and Client Manager in the making?
Do you want to work at a Communications Agency that is pushing boundaries and disrupting the market?
Are you interested in developing a career in the B2B digital and tech sectors?
If it’s a yes to all of the above, then this is likely to be the role for you!
Who are we?
Bluestripe Group is a new type of communications and marketing business, combining PR, content and media services for B2B clients in the digital and technology sectors. The group encompasses a PR agency, a content studio and a digital publishing and events business, creating truly integrated campaigns that deliver tangible results for clients.
Bluestripe works with clients who pride themselves on being creative, innovative and agile in what can be a noisy marketplace. The company works with major brands including News UK, Snap, Xandr, Newsworks and Teads as well as operating its own successful media brands including www.newdigitalage.co and www.ecommerceage.co.uk.
Why Bluestripe?
Bluestripe offers a diverse, flexible and fun workplace where team members can grow their skills and careers in an entrepreneurial and exciting environment. We’re small enough for your voice to be heard and for you to make an impact on the business.
The business isn’t siloed in a traditional sense, meaning that staff members can embrace the opportunity to develop new skills and deploy new approaches for clients, helping them to grow their careers and prepare themselves for the future of B2B communications.
The Role
We’re looking for an Account Executive who can form strong relationships with clients, journalists and colleagues, to support client needs and meet objectives across several accounts. As an Account Executive, you will contribute to the development of client campaigns and will be an active member of the team.
The Account Executive will regularly report into a Senior Account Executive or Account Manager, and will be able to work collaboratively as well as individually. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Making sure admin is updated regularly
- Monitoring for coverage and sharing with the client as it comes in
- Drafting, pitching and following up on press announcements
- Taking part in regular client calls and responding to client emails in a professional manner
- Developing a strong understanding of the media landscape relevant to your clients
- Drafting and suggesting copy for social media
- Be able to keep to strict deadlines and communicate if a deadline is not going to be met in advance
- Have incredible attention to detail
- Be able to draft copy with minimal amends or edits
You will also be expected to show initiative and have a thirst for developing your knowledge.
Who are you?
Firstly, you’re someone who wants to develop their career in the PR and Communications industry; with 6 - 18 months' experience of agency or in-house B2B PR preferred.
You’re someone who is ambitious, has great listening skills, is able to follow instruction and can communicate in a professional way.
Above all, you’re someone who wants to make a difference!
What we offer:
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 at home)
• Regular training & development opportunities
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays & a day off for your birthday
• Weekly team lunch
• Healthy snacks
• Early finish Fridays
• Private health insurance
• Enhanced company pension contributions
• Regular office socials
• Bonus for introducing new business
Bluestripe believes in and is committed to the principles of equality of opportunity. We recognise our responsibilities as an employer to encourage the fair treatment of all employees and job applicants and the benefits this brings to the company, our productions and our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.