Senior Account Executive - Broadcast PR

England, UK (Remote)

£35K/yr – £40K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own broadcast media outreach and story development for UK outlets, turning research into press materials and coordinating on-location and remote studio work to drive coverage.

  • Build and maintain journalist relationships across radio, TV and podcasts to secure placements.
  • Manage radio days and studio sessions on location or remotely to support campaigns.
  • Analyze research to craft press releases, blogs and media materials and deliver campaign reporting.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with broadcast journalists
  • Pitch stories to radio, television and podcast producers and editors
  • Oversee radio days and produce radio studio sessions remotely and on location
  • Analyse research and write press releases, blogs and media materials
  • Prepare campaign reports, evaluations and media coverage summaries
  • Support new business activities, marketing initiatives and general agency projects
  • Take part in brainstorming sessions and campaign planning

Requirements

  • At least three years' experience in broadcast PR, journalism or a related media role
  • A strong network of broadcast media contacts
  • Excellent knowledge of UK radio and television landscapes
  • Experience working directly with clients
  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • The confidence to build relationships and communicate effectively
  • Excellent organisation and attention to detail
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and remain calm under pressure
  • An interest in both traditional and emerging media channels

Preferred

  • Experience securing podcast opportunities would be beneficial
  • Experience working as a journalist or editorial producer would be particularly valuable

Benefits

  • Salary of approximately £35,000 - £40,000, depending on experience
  • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Monthly mobile phone allowance
  • Annual eye test
  • Minimum of 12 hours of training each year
  • Remote working with regular team meet-ups
  • Travel expenses paid for approved business travel
  • Opportunities to work with major brands and high-profile campaigns
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Shout! Communications

Shout! Communications is a video and broadcast PR agency, that helps brands, businesses, government departments and charities secure coverage on television, online and on radio.Our services include: - Video production: online video content; B-roll for television; corporate films- Media relations: we can secure coverage for you on television, online and on radio - Media training: we can train your spokesperson to communicate corporate messages effectively, at the same time as giving journalists the interview they're looking for. We also offer a digital distribution service that is used by journalists in the UK and abroad to access broadcast quality video content that we have produced on behalf of our clients. The Digital News Hub (www.digitalnewshub.com) is an efficient and cost effective way of distributing digital content.

Founded in 2003
London, England, GBR
8 employees (4 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
65.1%
Direct
21%
Referral
7.2%
Social
5.2%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~8

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4 (50% of company)