Junior Account Executive - Corporate Affairs

Hybrid

London, London, United Kingdom

Full time

R15990

Fleishman Hillard

Communications and PR

Public Relations

If you’re looking to start your communications career in an award-winning global agency, then this might just be the role for you!

We have been named PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year and Best Places to Work; a “Standout Agency” on Advertising Age’s A-List; NAFE’s “Top 50 Companies for Executive Women” for six years running; and among our firm’s award‑winning work we’ve taken home 5 Lions at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity in previous years.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable working environment for everyone. As the only PR Agency awarded EY’s National Equality Standard (twice!), all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. Do let us know if you need any adjustments made during the interview process.

Our Corporate Affairs team plays a central role in helping clients build and protect their reputation across a broad range of stakeholder groups. We work at the intersection of media, politics, business and society — advising clients on strategic communications, media engagement, issues and crisis management, regulatory positioning, executive visibility, and thought leadership. Whether it’s shaping a company’s narrative, managing a sensitive reputational challenge, or supporting long‑term brand‑building, the team delivers insight‑led, integrated campaigns that influence opinion and drive real‑world impact.

You’ll support multiple client accounts from day one, utilising the latest technology, AI tools and access to data to build robust communications campaigns. Supporting account teams to drive results through media relatinons, executive profiling, content development, social media and events. You will also play a role in supporting the team on new business and marketing efforts to continue to grow the practice and current portfolio of clients.

• Using AI to research industry trends, develop media target lists and identify story angles, and ideate campaign concepts
• Media relations - pitching stories to journalists and drafting press releases and by-lines
• Analysing media coverage and sentiment trends for client campaigns
• Building audience personas from survey and social data
• Assisting in the coordination of events such as press conferences, media briefings, analyst meetings, media tours and trade shows
• Assisting with the drafting of client proposals and/or media materials: plans, presentations and reports
• Support in creating key press materials including press releases, social media content, briefing documents and coverage reports
• Supporting campaign & programme development through relevant research and contributing ideas to planning meetings and brainstorms
• Creating campaign measurement dashboards and weekly/monthly performance reports
• Using AI to researching client and competitor products and services to feed into client strategy/new business proposals
• Conducting post-campaign analysis to demonstrate ROI and inform future strategy
• Actively contributing to new business initiatives

• Communications experience in a PR agency, or in-house communications team, with a focus on corporate affairs is a bonus!
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to produce clear, compelling materials for clients and the media.
• Excellent project management, organisational, and multi-tasking abilities.
• A proactive, solution‑oriented approach with attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of the UK media landscape
• Interest in business, current…