Associate (Account Executive) - Up to £28k

About Us 

We’ve won multiple Cannes Lions and been named one of the Bravest Agencies on the Planet by Contagious. But for us, it’s not about trophies, it’s about creating work that earns its place in culture and has real business impact. It’s an exciting time to join our fast-growing tech team in London. We are B2B tech and media relations specialists, working across a portfolio of world-class brands in enterprise and deep technologies, and we are part of a dynamic global network with dedicated technology hubs in London, San Francisco, Dallas, New York, and Singapore. 

Our philosophy is to make the complex, simple. We operate within the intersection of technology, business and life, and work with big and small brands to humanise their approach to comms. 

Who You Are:  

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of and interest in the technology. You will make sure that dealing with Golin is the best part of a client’s day. Your responsibilities will include media relations across clients – securing tier one results and building career defining media relationships, finding relevance for our clients by keeping a close eye on what’s happening in the world and capturing results to measure the effectiveness of our work.

As an Account Executive at Golin, you are constantly looking for new opportunities to learn. You ask questions, you receive feedback, and you apply it. You’re learning the fundamentals of our business and what it means to be progressive by understanding earned, paid and owned media. You’re obsessed with details – learning the importance of accuracy in your day-to-day role. You’re a team-player asking how you can help or what more you can do.

You will have some entry level experience in a PR agency – b2b tech is a bonus. An interest in technology and how it is reshaping our world is a pre-requisite. 

Knowledge and Skills

• Embody an interest in media relations and the art of storytelling, showcasing an interest in the changing nature of media consumption and information sharing. 
• Develop and demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the tech and media landscape relevant to your clients.
• Maintain a basic understanding of all media competencies including messaging, pitching, integration, events, content placement and aligning all activity to a strategy.
• Work on multiple projects at one time and can work in a fast-paced environment.
• Have an appreciation for the regional nuances of international work
• Write, edit and help craft a range of materials (media pitches, briefing documents, comments, etc.), that fit with brand messaging.
• Understand what content will drive coverage and conversations.
• Brief local teams to organise press briefings, conferences and similar events for clients, and provide support as needed.
• Monitor and track client, competitor, industry and cultural news and share with team.
• Help track and report on campaign results. Actively listen to instructions and demonstrate an understanding of assignment expectations (timing and deliverables) seek out guidance when needed.
• Foster positive and productive relations with clients, colleagues and third parties, willingly accept new and challenging assignments and career growth opportunities and work well under pressure, remaining calm and professional.
• Take full responsibility for delivering accurate, timely work while communicating concisely with team members, partners, and clients. This includes maintaining strong knowledge of agency processes, understanding the administrative and financial aspects of account management, and ensuring precise time tracking and resource allocation.

We always choose capability and personality over experience, so don’t worry if you haven’t got all these skills. If you think you’re right for the role and are prepared to learn, we’d love to talk to you!