KRG are exclusively partnered with a top London drinks PR agency who are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Account Executive to join the growing team! This is an excellent opportunity for someone with agency-side experience within the food, drink, or hospitality sectors at an executive or junior executive level to move their career forward. In this role, you will play a key part in developing media relations, supporting campaign delivery, and managing essential administrative tasks to ensure client and campaign success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with media contacts, journalists, and industry stakeholders.
• Assist in creating and managing media lists, ensuring they are accurate and up-to-date.
• Support the execution of strategic PR campaigns tailored to the drinks industry.
• Craft engaging press releases, media pitches, and other content to secure media coverage.
• Conduct media monitoring and compile coverage reports to measure campaign effectiveness.
• Support the organisation of press events, product launches, and trade shows.
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and target audiences to inform campaign strategies.
• Collaborate with creative and senior team members to generate innovative content ideas.
• Handle media inquiries and coordinate interviews between clients and journalists.
• Provide administrative support for campaign logistics, scheduling, and documentation.
• Assist in new business development efforts through research.
• Stay informed on industry developments and key trends within the food, drink, and hospitality sectors.

Requirements:

• Agency-side experience within related fields (food, drink, or hospitality are ideal) at an Executive or Junior Executive level.
• Strong media relations skills and experience in creating media lists.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Ability to work proactively in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for the drinks sector and having a long career in PR.

Benefits:

• Unlimited holiday entitlement (subject to conditions outlined in employment contract)
• -100 per quarter to spend on visiting bars or relevant activities for work (up to SAE level)
• Private healthcare coverage once promoted to Junior Account Manager (JAM)
• Company laptop provided
• 50% contribution towards your phone bill
• Regular training sessions to support your professional development
• Access to a business coach for monthly one-on-one sessions
• Opportunities to travel to international trade shows and industry events
• Work from home Fridays

If you have agency experience, a passion for media relations, and a keen interest in the drinks industry, KRG want to hear from you.