Job Description
About us
Wildfire is a multi-award-winning PR agency based in Kingston upon Thames. Working from our beautiful riverside office, our team of creative consultants help high-growth tech brands to make their ambitions a reality, through a combination of strategic thinking, bold ideas and brilliant results.
Using our Think.Bold approach, we help some of the world's biggest tech brands achieve their business goals - including the likes of Epson, Logitech, Microsoft, Raspberry Pi, Samsung and William Hill. But as well as these 'big name' brands, we also work with cool start-ups and niche technology innovators in sectors including connectivity, automation, marketing tech, IT and AI.
Our approach goes way beyond media relations, creating integrated campaigns that turn ambitions into action and business into brands. As much of our client base is international, Wildfire also provides an excellent opportunity for recruits to travel and learn from other PR professionals around the world.
Wildfire values
Be bold. Be informed. Be exceptional. Be yourself. Do Good. These are the values that reflect who we are as an agency and what we look for in new hires.
We’re not PR stereotypes
We call bullshit on the idea that every PR person has to be an extrovert and the life and soul of the party. Our team comprises a broad mix of ages, genders, ethnicities, personalities, interests, backgrounds, skills and experiences. All we ask is that you be yourself.
We are interested and interesting
We don’t just do what we’re told without thinking — we add value as our clients’ consultants. That means we’re always looking to get under the skin of their businesses, markets and technologies to be informed.
We question the status quo
We’re not scared — of saying no, of pushing back on our clients or of new ideas. We challenge our clients and each other to be more ambitious and to be bold.
We never settle for less than the best
We’re not satisfied with run-of-the-mill or ‘good enough’. We want the quality of our work to speak for itself. We want to make things happen and to be exceptional.
We care about balancing profit with people and the planet
This one is still in development. We’re in the early stages of becoming a BCorp and defining what it looks like for Wildfire to do good.
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious person with a genuine desire to join a fast growing, dynamic, well respected and highly motivated team.
The account executive will play a hands-on role across all of their client accounts and nurture direct relationships with client contacts. Excellent training opportunities are provided at Wildfire and we actively encourage our team to attend events and conferences to build their market knowledge and expertise
Key responsibilities:
- Day to day contact with target media to generate coverage opportunities and positive ongoing relationships with key journalists
- Collating coverage and selling results back to clients in a timely manner
- Direct contact and visibility with clients, with responsibility for specific campaigns and activity plans
- Writing a variety of copy, from press releases and case studies, to blog posts and market reports
- Active involvement in social networks on behalf of clients and the agency
- Research support for new business pitching – media audits, vox pops, internet research
About you
You will have:
- 6-12 months’ experience in PR, preferably with an agency background (although we will happily consider candidates with more experience, or those just starting out in their career who can demonstrate their potential)
- Evidence of time management skills and being able to juggle multiple tasks and busy workloads
- Evidence of media relationships and pitching results
- Experience of writing press materials
- Team working and communication abilities essential, with strong interpersonal skills
- Highly motivated and able to work under own initiative
Advantageous:
- Specific media contacts within B2B technology
- Ambition in abundance
- Interest and experience in the technology sector
- A willingness to get involved in wider company initiatives
- Keen to develop new ideas and practices
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £22,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kingston upon Thames: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have PR agency experience
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kingston upon Thames
Application deadline: 05/05/2023