Account Executive

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About Us

Here Be Dragons is a creative communications agency. While focussed on the discipline of PR, we believe in a modern definition of this term, focussing on creating bold work that drives conversation and WOM across earned media and social. To do that we use a broad range of disciplines which form the base of our service offering to clients, split across two sides of the business.

Here Be Dragons Agency: PR & Press Office, Digital PR & SEO, Brand Strategy, Social, Experiential & Media, Tailwinds & Foresight

Here Be Dragons Studio: Creative, Digital & Brand Design, Content Production

Our work is very varied and can encompass a product launch one day, a media event the next, or any level of stunt or brand activation. We work across many verticals - film, music, technology, telecoms, entertainment, food & beverage, so no two days are the same.

We work hard but we like to enjoy life, so work life balance is pretty important to us. We also like to spend time together, so regularly organise cultural days out, team training sessions and after work drinks. 

Culture-wise, there are four key values of Here Be Dragons, which we ask all our staff, clients and partners to adhere to:

  • Curious - we can't be creative if we are not curious. We seek new adventures, ask questions and always listen
  • Courageous - we are creatively courageous, fighting for great work and navigating bravely with our ideas and our outlook
  • Compassionate - w​​e have empathy, we understand that everybody is different and we strive to be inclusive of all
  • Good vibes only - rule No #1, don't be a dick. Our internal culture makes clients want to hang out with us and fosters a team culture of acceptance

The Role

We are looking for an Account Executive which would suit someone with about 6 months/a year’s experience (we would also love to speak to any experienced AE's looking to step up into Senior Account Executive role). This is a PR role so a love of earned media, and understanding of wider culture is a must.

We’re looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude, that relishes the chance to get on the phones to media and get coverage for our clients, in addition to being a team player. You are someone that loves culture, has an opinion and is curious about what is happening in the world around them. 

Key to this role is a wish to learn, and someone who will relish being part of a dynamic, growing team.


Day to day activities include:

  • Speaking to media on a daily basis, building relationships and getting coverage for our clients
  • Attending brainstorms and helping come up with exciting PR ideas that the media (and client) will love 
  • Contributing to media materials
  • Compiling media lists
  • Monitor media coverage and social 
  • Attend client meetings 
  • Doing product drops to media via courier
  • ​The skills a successful applicant will have include:
  • ​Good writing skills
  • A can-do attitude
  • Ability to pick up the phone to any media and speak to them with confidence
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Team player
  • Good time keeping skills
  • Love culture, news and the internet (hills, mountains, sheep okay too)

Location

We are based in Shoreditch, East London, where we have a lovely two storey office with lots of natural light and exposed brickwork. We’d love you to be able to work from there, but we are also operating a hybrid working model of 2 days remote and three days in the office (subject to change), so a combination of physical and remote working is preferred.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Benefits

Art Pass, subscription to Calm, additional day off for your Birthday, Macbook, 25 days holidays (plus bank holidays, plus the time between Christmas and New Years), monthly wellness allowance of £15, access to Self Space, Work from anywhere

To Apply

Send us a bit about yourself and a CV, portfolio or whatever you think will showcase your experience best.

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