Plan and lead sell-ins to media and identify key opportunities for clients, plus support managers in reactive outreach
Build relationships with key journalists and bloggers
Identify, secure and manage influencers for social media activity
Write press releases, media pitches and media comment
Day-to-day account co-ordination, including being quality control for status reports, action planners and meeting contact reports before they go to managers
Client contact: building relationships with clients and supporting managers on giving counsel and providing information when requested
Being the eyes and ears for clients; being hungry for opportunities and helping us demonstrate added value
Assisting senior colleagues in fulfilling their responsibilities to keep accounts on track and within budget, including liaising with and managing some supplier relationships
Assisting with new business pitches and playing an active role in business development including participating in pitches themselves, research and proposal writing
Being a key part of the MHP team supporting at marketing and internal events

Be a strong and established Account Executive ready for promotion, or an existing Senior Account Executive
Have experience with large consumer or corporate brands, although we’re open to where they got this experience i.e. could be at a large-scale agency or somewhere smaller / more boutique.
Demonstrate the ability to run day-to-day accounts; supporting client leads when it comes to client reporting, contact and counsel
Be a media hound: tenacious and passionate about picking up the phone, befriending journalists and securing great coverage
Be highly organised: this person will be relied upon to help ensure MHP accounts are run effectively and efficiently
Be a strong writer: skilled at writing press releases, comment pieces, media pitches as well as assisting with client and new business proposals
Be a team player: great interpersonal skills, and someone who brings a sense of fun to their work
Have great time management and ability to multi-task, managing upwards as well as more junior team members
Be a stickler for detail; someone who doesn’t miss an opportunity to correct grammar or spelling
Have a passion for news, culture and current affairs
Have experience of and passion for working with influencers and on activations across social media channels would be desirable

Senior Account Executive, Brand & Reputation

Key skills