PR & Communications Senior Account Executive

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We the People is seeking a PR & Communications Senior Account Executive to support the delivery of integrated communications campaigns across a diverse portfolio of clients.

The successful candidate will manage client accounts, develop communications strategies, execute media relations activities, secure media coverage and support stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day communications and public relations activities across client accounts.
• Develop and execute communications and media relations campaigns.
• Draft press releases, media materials, briefing documents and client reports.
• Build and maintain relationships with media, stakeholders and industry partners.
• Monitor media coverage and identify opportunities to enhance client visibility and reputation.
• Support strategic communications, stakeholder engagement and campaign planning activities.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' professional experience in public relations, communications or a related field.
• Experience managing client accounts and delivering communications campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong media relations and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working with higher education institutions or public sector bodies
• Experience delivering communications campaigns involving multiple stakeholder groups, including international audiences and cross cultural engagement.
• Experience supporting stakeholder engagement or public information campaigns.