Senior Associate (SAE) - Up to £35k

About Golin:

Golin is a global public relations agency that helps companies create change that matters. Together, we discover powerful human truths that bind us, create with bravery and collaborate inclusively and obsessively. With 50 offices around the world and 60 years of experience, ‘Go All In’ is our agency’s ethos and commitment to bravery over mediocrity. We Go All In, in everything we do. We are committed to Go All In for our people, offering a hybrid working and brilliant benefits that builds a culture of happy people who are the best at what they do.

We’re proud of the work we do, and even prouder when it is recognised by our peers. For the past three years we’ve been named PRWeek Global Agency of the Year and AMEC Research and Measurement Team of Year and received many awards for our creative work. It’s a testament to our team’s excellent work and dedication to innovation and client service.

We are seeking a Senior Associate (Senior Account Executive) to join our dynamic Technology team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in B2B and/or corporate Technology PR. We are looking for an established Account Executive ready to take a step up into the SAE role, or an SAE looking for a new opportunity.

Responsibilities

1. Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients. Understand their needs and managing expectations on items you are responsible for. Experience working with global tech companies is a plus.
2. Media Relations: Develop and maintain relationships with key media contacts – across both national and trade press. Pitch stories and secure coverage for clients in the right publications for their audiences.
3. Content Creation: Write and edit press releases, blog posts, social media content, and other PR materials.
4. Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development and execution of strategic PR plans for current clients, but also for news business projects.
5. Team Leadership: Mentor junior staff members and contribute to a positive, collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience: A few years’ experience in B2B and/or corporate technology PR within an agency.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of the tech industry and current trends.
• Media Relations: Proven ability to build relationships with media and secure coverage for clients across national and trade press. Existing relationships with technology media a huge plus.
• Teamwork: Ability to work well in a team and mentor junior staff members.
• Time management: Ability to manage your time effectively, understanding when to prioritise certain tasks and manage team expectations accordingly.