An exciting opportunity for an Associate role (equivalent to Account Manager) with a growing communications company, founded by two practitioners with significant track records.
About Integra
Integra is a strategic communications, reputation and social impact consultancy set up by Zaki Cooper and Nick Loughran in January 2021. It works with a diverse range of entrepreneurs, leaders and leading businesses, providing consultancy in communications and media, impact and philanthropy, networks and public affairs. Following a successful start in business, Integra is looking to scale its operations. The business builds on over 35 years of combined experience between Zaki and Nick, including 11 years at the Royal Household.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity for a motivated and talented individual to join our small, but growing team, to help with client work and support the growth of the business. It is likely that you will have demonstrable experience in the communications industry, either agency or in-house. You will also preferably hold your own relationships with the media. We are looking for talented, open-minded and inquisitive people who enjoy the challenge of helping our clients create positive change and are excited by the opportunity of helping a small, dynamic agency grow.
About the Role – Functions include:
- Managing a portfolio of client accounts. Take the lead on some client accounts and support the co-founders on others;
- Provide strategic counsel to clients, including writing strategy documents/plans;
- Delivering communications plans and PR campaigns;
- Media pitching for broadcast and print/ online media;
- Developing relationships with media contacts;
- Monitoring and analysing media coverage;
- Writing articles/blogs/speeches;
- Support with some client digital communications, including social media, website, and newsletters;
- Providing creative ideas for clients;
- As we are a small agency, small admin tasks are expected.
Environment and Requirements
- Enterprising attitude;
- Attention to detail;
- Extremely collaborative and supportive environment;
- Able to work in a collegiate way but also have initiative and be able to work proactively, independently and manage time effectively;
- Exposed to high-level contacts and situations, with plenty of opportunity to develop your experience and skills.
Skills and attributes
- Responsive to client needs and confident in client handling;
- Project Management experience;
- Attention to detail in written work;
- Excellent copywriting, written and verbal communication skills;
- Understanding of digital, social and traditional communications activities;
- Open-source research skills;
- Well-organised and can multi-task;
- Diplomatic and discreet nature;
- Good interpersonal and teamwork skills;
- Ability to develop professional network and contacts;
- Proficient at Microsoft Office.
Terms
- Central London office-based with some homeworking;
- Competitive salary;
- Private health insurance (after probation period passed);
- Monthly allowance for mobile phone bills;
- 37.5 hours per week;
- 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays pro-rata + 5 “extra” days.