Account Executive - Axicom

Who we are

We are Axicom, part of WPP, an award-winning global communications agency for tech-driven brands. We bring together a diverse team of PR professionals passionate about integrated communications and telling the transformative stories of technology. With offices in the Netherlands, United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Sweden, Brazil, and Mexico, we are the largest global agency specializing in tech communication.

We're proud to be recently recognized as Agency of the Future, Disruptive Agency of the Year, and Best PR Network to Work For (EMEA). This underscores our commitment to innovation, growth, and fostering a collaborative culture. Since 1994, we've delivered ground-breaking campaigns for the world's most innovative tech companies, and we are always seeking new talent to join our team of Futurists. WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP)

is

the

trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge

media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise

solutions

and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture

opportunity

and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com .

More about the role: As an Account Executive at

Axicom, you will work with leading technology businesses who are shaping how we live and work.

This role is

perfect for an ambitious executive looking to work across both Consumer and Business technology clients and become a stellar media operator telling the stories of the most innovative technology companies out there; from B2B accountancy software to exoskeletons.

We

are looking for someone who is looking for the next role in their PR career

and

to

establish

a career for themselves in technology. Someone who loves the thrill of securing coverage in today’s media landscape and

wants to be part of a team.

We recognise what makes us great is the individuality of our teams and actively welcome applications from individuals and groups who are under-represented and celebrate difference; be it ethnicity, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.

What you'll do

Media relations:

Pitch regularly across B2B, national and lifestyle media to secure coverage for your clients, going out to meet media and updating your clients on media news and moves.

You’ll

want to become one of our

go-to media gurus.

Writing:

You’ll

be writing press releases, media pitches,

op-eds

and social briefs for your clients.

You’ll

be responsible for

delivering excellent and creative first drafts for your team leads to approve

Client communications:

Speaking to clients on weekly calls, updating on sell-ins and projects you are working on and drafting emails/Teams

updates to clients

Proactivity:

Spot media opportunities for your clients,

identify

ways to creatively solve problems and contribute to proactive and energised accounts

Account organisation:

You’ll

be responsible for

ensuring that comprehensive notes are taken on client calls, weekly reports are delivered and accounts are managed in an organised and

efficent

way

Media interest : Outside of specific pitches and sell ins you will be expected to foster an interest in the UK media

landscape

from following relevant journalists to your clients, reading media relevant to

clients

and actively sharing with your teams

Team player:

Play an active and helpful part in client teams and broader

Axicom

initiatives,

demonstrating

effective time management and acting as an agency ambassador.

Experience that contributes to success: Established

early career PR

experience,

having had an entry level role in PR or

long term

work experience

A strong

interest in the UK technology landscape and UK media

Proven ability to

execute and

manage

media sell ins, work on multiple clients and strong

internpersonal

skills

Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks at any one time

and excellent time management skills

Solid writing skills with experience in writing press materials

Energetic and

passionate about PR & communications

High levels

of Intelligence, Initiative, and Integrity, with an ambition to create award-winning work.

#LI-SF1 You belong at Axicom: Our vision is for Axicom, a Burson Group company, to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success. At Axicom, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meanin