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

Entertainment is the newest formed sector in H&K and is growing fast. We already have some of the biggest and most exciting brands in entertainment as clients – from gaming to esports, music and cinema, to streaming platforms, VR and mobile.

We’re building a vibrant and diverse team, that delivers incredible work for amazing brands at the forefront of the entertainment space.

We’re recruiting for an Account Executive to join us, with some experience and exposure to consumer PR, social media, influencers or other marketing environments and a passion for communications in the entertainment space.

Clients we are working with include:

  • Activision Blizzard– world’s biggest video game publisher, makers of Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, World of Warcraft, and more. Our work includes the UK execution of all major franchise launches, and management of local teams across EMEA.
  • Spotify – leading audio streaming platform. Our work includes UK execution, product storytelling, partnership activations and internal communications.
  • Roku – creators of TV streaming hardware, operating systems and original content.

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support account teams in delivery of events and campaigns, with input into logistics, media and influencer engagement, written materials and plans
  • Keep media and influencer target lists up to date, maintaining excellent knowledge of the landscape and seeking out meetings with appropriate titles and management companies to discuss our clients
  • Write media pitches for new stories and identify appropriate journalists to share and collaborate with
  • Draft campaign updates and share with clients in a timely and accurate manner
  • Update reports and trackers with high attention to detail to keep clients updated on campaign success and performance
  • Monitor entertainment sector news for relevant updates and share with account teams and clients

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

  • Understanding of media and enthusiasm for media relations
  • An interest in influencer marketing and all things social media
  • Great team player, positively contributing to sector culture and connectivity
  • 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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H+K is Disability Confident Committed and a Dyslexia SMART organisation.  If you require adjustments to the application or interview process with us, please don’t hesitate to email recruitment@hkstrategies.com.

 

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