Account Executive

 

Description:

The Account Executive plays a media focussed and team support role. The role requires the ability to handle a number of projects at any one time as well as being able to respond quickly to journalist and team requests. The Account Executive will develop a clear understanding of the team’s requirements and objectives, be proactive in attitude and supportive to the team at all times.

 

Key responsibilities and tasks

Client Management

  • Assists the team with the management of client accounts and projects, helping to establish LEWIS as an invaluable long-term partner for marketing and communications services
  • Offers thoughtful advice and recommendations to clients and team regarding media opportunities and tactics
  • Coordinates communication (including meetings and reviews) with clients and ensures deadlines and service agreements are adhered to
  • Participating in new business pitches by providing research support and coordination
  • Assists with the coordination of press tours, events and review programmes

 

Media Relations 

  • Understands and avidly follows the news agenda, positioning clients and products within the wider news narrative
  • Researches and identifies appropriate journalists, bloggers and analysts on an on-going basis
  • Develops and strengthens existing media relationships for self and the team
  • Monitors relevant news sources and alerts the team to relevant breaking news opportunities
  • Understands and identifies strong news angles and media opportunities
  • Secures on-going and regular media opportunities such as columns and Q&As
  • Organises and coordinates media interviews and press briefings

 

Content

  • Drafts a broad range of written materials including biographies, briefing documents, media alerts, soundbites, Q&As, backgrounders and boilerplates, ensuring a consistent level of high quality content
  • Creates press materials and compelling content for both traditional and digital media
  • Creates valuable and insightful briefing sheets to assist clients with their press communications
  • Understands and develops knowledge around finding a good news angles or hooks
  • Takes a developmental approach to improving writing ability, adapting and refining style to suit the needs of the client
  • Works with content specialists to ensure a consistent level of quality for all written content

 

Organization TEAM LEWIS
Industry Accounting / Finance / Audit Jobs
Occupational Category Account Executive
Job Location Sydney,Australia
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2021-08-20 1:06 pm
Expires on 2024-12-12