Looking for a Platform for growth?

Platform PR, the hottest agency in the TV and broadcast tech sector, is looking for ambitious and professional candidates to join our talented (and growing!) Marylebone High Street team. As a PR leader in the world of TV and connected media, we are able to offer a dynamic and truly global working environment. If you have a passion for digital TV, fixed and mobile telecommunications and mobile entertainment – and a strong track record of delivering highly effective PR and communications programmes – then we want to hear from you

Account Executive

Job Description:

We are looking for an Account Executive with a passion for technology and the media. Due to a growing client portfolio, we need someone to join the team, located in London’s Marylebone, to assist with the delivery of our client accounts in the broadcast, media and telecommunications industries.

If you’re someone who is serious about moving your PR career forward, and you’re a great team player, you could be just what we’re looking for. You will have some previous PR experience working in-house or agency-side, and a relevant degree (PR, marketing, journalism, etc.). A demonstrable passion for the media industry and the changing ways in which we watch and interact with content is also ideal. You will have excellent communication skills both written and verbally, possess a proactive nature, good presentation skills, be organised, and competent with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Day to day activities will include:

• Working with the Account Manager/Director to deliver PR campaigns to plan

• Drafting press releases, features pitches, press kits, background information sheets and briefing documents

• Writing contact, weekly & monthly progress reports

• Providing regular creative input and new ideas, and initiating ad hoc activities

• Carrying out desk research for existing clients

• Maintaining and expanding relationships with relevant trade and national media journalists

• Assisting the Account Director in arranging press briefings and other events

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to sally@platformpr.com

We also run a number of internships throughout the year for candidates looking for their first taste of technology PR. Contact  gay@platformpr.com

Day to day activities will include:

  • Drafting briefing documents for press events and trade shows.
  • Drafting coverage reports.
  • Assisting the Client Services Manager in organising press briefings and other events.
  • Assisting the Client Services Manager in scheduling and coordinating press interviews.
  • Carrying out desk research for existing clients.
  • Ad hoc projects on the request of Account Managers

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