About Hill & Knowlton
Hill & Knowlton is the global strategic communications leader for transformation. We help brands, businesses and leaders build reputation, manage risk, and create breakthrough opportunities for growth. Founded in 1927, today’s Hill & Knowlton operates 70 offices in over 30 countries, providing advisory, public relations and creative solutions to local and global clients. Our global team offers integrated strategic services, grounded in deep sector expertise, and enabled by creativity and intelligence. Headquartered in New York, Hill & Knowlton is part of WPP, one of the world’s largest communications services groups.
OUR TEAM
Our specialist Consumer Packaged Goods team is a strong team with the passion and expertise to discover, taste and turn what we learn and think into an informed advantage for our clients. We are looking to recruit an Account Executive interested in gaining consumer brand campaign experience to work effectively across our client portfolio.
THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work will include contributing to the development of client campaigns, from creative ideation through to activation, media outreach, influencer work and the organisation of press trips and events (physical/virtual).
- You’ll support your Account Leads on planning and delivery of activities, as well as taking management of day to day account administration responsibilities and being a point of contact for client correspondence.
- Assist with and help to organise events for brands
- Utilise your strong writing skills to craft research, press releases, reports etc.
- The role would suit someone with a passion for big brand consumer campaigns and experiences, with knowledge of the global and UK media landscape and a keen interest in influencer collaborations.
- They should have an interest in working in a blended team environment, an amazing eye for detail and a finger on the pulse of social and category trends.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
- Professional, enthusiastic, and proactive style of working.
- Knowledge and interest in influencer partnerships and social marketing tactics.
- Great team player, positively contributing to sector culture and connectivity.
- Creative thinking – drawing on category and cultural trends to contribute to ideation.
- Presentation skills – both verbal and written.
- Effective time management and organisational skills.
- First class account administration and strong eye for detail.
KEY H&K BENEFITS
- 25 days & (3 days at Christmas) annual leave
- Comprehensive health insurance (Bupa)
- SMART pension scheme
- WPP employee discount scheme
- Group life assurance scheme
- Enhanced maternity & paternity scheme
- Vouchers & extra day’s holiday for key milestone anniversaries
- Our dedicated interactive training academy - ‘The Hub’
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellness programmes
- Weekly social events
- 2 x volunteer days per year
- Additional wellness days off for active commuting
OUR LONDON OFFICE
H&K employs over 300 people in the UK, and our stunning Southwark offices run over two floors as part of the larger WPP Campus, Rose Court. We have access to a beautiful roof terrace with panoramic views across London and a bar/restaurant area, which is a great spot for client meetings and socialising with the wider agency and other WPP OpCo’s.
DE&I
We pride ourselves on creating a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone belongs. As a company and as co-workers, we are building a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. We are an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We believe diversity is strength. Our Commitment at Hill & Knowlton is to combine our employees unique backgrounds, perspective, and experiences to build a more diverse and inclusive organisation that represents all of us and the businesses we work with. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will consider all applicants regardless of age, gender identity ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, family or parental status, neurodiversity, and disability status. We are also happy to provide reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process. Please refer to our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Recruitment Charter to understand more about H&K’s commitments here.
H&K is Disability Confident Committed and a Dyslexia SMART organisation. If you require any adjustments to the application or interview process with us, please don’t hesitate to email recruitment@hillandknowlton.com
For more information on H&K: https://hillandknowlton.com/
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