Account Executive, Brand & Reputation (Entry Level Role)
MHP Group is the integrated communications agency built for the Networked Age – a world that’s increasingly connected, complex, polarised and activist.
We lead the way in the application of behavioural science to solve communications challenges. We create strategies and multichannel campaigns to engage every audience, from consumer to policy maker, and from stakeholder to shareholder.
With 230 experts in London, we are trusted by many of the world’s leading businesses and brands.
Our specialist teams include Brand & Reputation, Corporate Advisory & Capital Markets, Public Affairs, Strategic Media, Crisis & Risk, Change & Employee Engagement, Health, Financial Services, Technology, Studio, Mischief and La Plage.
Role overview
We are looking an outstanding Account Executive to join our Brand & Reputation.
This person will be experienced in implementing campaigns which give national profile to organisations, in a way that positively impacts perceptions among consumer audiences.
We’re less concerned about where the candidate has gained their experience (although a top PR agency would be ideal), or which sectors their clients have been in. We’re most concerned that they bring a sense of ambition, tenacity, enthusiasm, curiosity and fun to their work. We want someone who is hungry for success and who loves being part of a team.
MHP Group's Brand & Reputation practice was formed in 2019, through the merger of its corporate and consumer teams. The move reflects the evolving needs of our clients who are increasingly looking for agencies that understand complex stakeholder environments and the role communications plays at the intersection of brand and reputation. We are looking for candidates who can not only support CMOs with creative marketing programmes and boost sales, but who can easily pivot to deal with complex situations and advise business leaders on mission critical issues.
As an Account Executive at MHP Group, you will:
- Help lead sell-ins to media and identify key opportunities for clients, plus support managers in reactive outreach
- Write first drafts of press releases, media pitches and media comment
- Be responsible for day-to-day account co-ordination, including completing status reports, action planners and meeting contact reports
- Build relationships with key journalists and bloggers
- Identify, securing and managing influencers for social media activity
- Assist senior colleagues in fulfilling their responsibilities to keep accounts on track and within budget
- Conduct desk research to support new business and client growth opportunities
- Be a key part of the MHP Group team
You will:
- Have some experience working at JAE or AE level
- Be a media hound: tenacious and passionate about picking up the phone, schmoozing journalists and securing great coverage
- Have experience working with influencers and on activations across social media channels
- Be highly organised: this person will be relied upon to provide the administrative backbone to key MHP accounts
- Be a strong writer: skilled at writing press releases, comment pieces and media pitches
- Be a team player: great interpersonal skills, and someone who brings a sense of fun to their work
- Have great time management and ability to multi-task
- Have a passion for news and current affairs
And in return, we offer:
- Excellent starting salary with annual reviews
- 25 days holiday allowance (+ bank holidays), a day off to celebrate your Birthday, ‘Time4U’ every month and office Christmas closure
- Matched pension contributions (up to 5%)
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket loans and Cycle to work scheme
- Gym & Shopping discounts
- Access to our Learning Academy to support your career and personal growth
- Hybrid (up to 3 days remote working per week)
- ‘Work from Anywhere’ one week per year
Click here to see the full list of Our benefits - MHP Group (teamtailor.com)
Here at MHP Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive and a diverse workforce.
- Department
- Brand & Reputation
- Locations
- London
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Brand
- MHP

About MHP Group
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