Senior Account Executive (UK)

London, England, United Kingdom | Full-time | Partially remote

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Vested is an innovative and rapidly expanding integrated communications agency that specializes in serving the financial services industry. As one of the top 5 largest financial agencies globally, Group Vested encompasses a prestigious portfolio of companies, including the cutting-edge tech platform Qwoted, the marcomms networking community Financial Narrative, Vested Ventures (investment fund), Finance Studio (creative solutions), Red Lab (digital and dev studio), and more.  With a diverse team of over 100 dedicated professionals across key locations such as New York, London, San Francisco and beyond, Vested is reshaping the landscape of financial PR and Communications. Vested EMEA, is London-based and a fast-growing part of Group Vested that is focused on building the best team, to do the best work for the best clients.

 

We're looking for the best of today's talent to join the Vested team. We are seeking Senior Account Executives who have a passion for financial services and the world of communications to join our London office.  Our SAE's are responsible for the day-to-day execution of integrated programs, working with Account Managers, Senior Account Managers and other leaders to execute programs and tasks, on-time and to the Vested standard. 

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Demonstrates a firm understanding of the sectors/businesses in which your clients operate

  • Supports on the execution of integrated campaigns, with an emphasis on Earned Media channels and strategy

  • Expresses knowledge and interest in financial services PR or marketing communications

  • Works with the account managers and account leaders to ensure they understand the ultimate objectives of both strategy and tactics

  • Demonstrates ownership over their work and a commitment to delivering excellent outputs on-time

  • Shows ownership over the day-to-day execution of programs that receive positive feedback from the client

  • Demonstrates an increasingly working knowledge of multiple channels and how to execute programs across channels

  • Works toward becoming an expert on their clients’ business and Vested’s role as a strategic communications partner

  • Supporting the team by assisting with research and brainstorm sessions

  • Developing ideas for integrated work and content across print, digital and social media

  • Preparing account service-related documents such as meeting agendas, meeting reports, proposals and other client communications and correspondence

  • Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks and deadlines simultaneously

 Our Ideal Candidate will have:

  • Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field of study

  • Previous PR or Marketing Communications experience, preferably with clients in a B2B industry (financial client experience a plus)

  • Experience media monitoring, list building, trend spotting, conducting outreach and monitoring for coverage

  • Knowledge of media relations efforts, including developing drafting pitches and long-form content

  • Shows ownership over their work - quickly works to correct mistakes and focuses on delivering high-quality output

  • Leverages existing skill sets and proactively identifies how to tap into these skills on behalf of clients

 

We are a fully flex agency but due to the nature of this role, we are seeking candidates in the London area who can operate from our London office as needed (82 Great Suffolk Street)  Hours are Monday through Friday starting at 8 am GMT.

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