Senior Public Relations Account Executive at Liz Lean PR | Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK | £27K/yr – £30K/yr

Liz Lean PR

Senior Public Relations Account Executive

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK (Hybrid)

£27K/yr – £30K/yrSenior Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end PR and social programs for consumer clients, balancing media relations, influencer collaborations, and campaign planning to shape client outcomes.

Media Relations: build journalist relationships and secure coverage while guiding strategy alongside Account Managers.
Social & Content: develop calendars, write social-first copy, and produce UGC-style visuals that amplify earned coverage.

Job Description

Leading media relations activity, from proactive pitching to securing high-quality coverage
Building strong relationships with journalists, editors and influencers across your sectors
Working with clients to identify newsworthy media angles and suggest best routes to PR success
Contributing to PR strategies and campaign plans alongside Account Managers
Writing thought leadership, case studies, award entries and briefing documents
Leading day-to-day client relationships and participating in client meetings with confidence
Developing social media content calendars, writing social-first copy, and producing UGC-style visual content
Managing social media channels, including community building and management
Mentoring more junior team members where appropriate and reviewing their work before it goes to clients
Taking ownership of smaller accounts, or specific workstreams on larger ones

1-2 years of PR agency experience, ideally in a consumer-focused agency within a client facing role
A proven track record of securing high-quality media coverage independently
Existing understanding of the typical process to securing press coverage and influencer collaborations, and ability to progress deliverables independently
Strong media contacts across relevant sectors
Established understanding of the role influencers play in PR and comms strategies
Experience in running social media channels. Visual content creation experience desirable, but not essential
Some experience contributing to campaign planning and strategy
Mentoring experience, or a readiness to start developing this skill
Confidence managing client relationships, sound judgement and excellent organisational skills
Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, combined with a proactive, can-do approach

tailored progression plans
paid CIPR membership
your birthday off
a full week’s closure over Christmas on top of annual leave
an annual wellbeing budget
dog-friendly offices
genuinely nurturing team
beachside location in Sandbanks (perceived as a workplace benefit)

Liz Lean PR

UK public relations & reputation management agency, established 1998. One of the south's leading PR agencies, specialising in media relations, crisis communications, stakeholder engagement, social media, influencer campaigns, and event management.Winner, CIPR Excellence Awards 2024, Best Beauty, Lifestyle & Fashion CampaignHeadquartered in Dorset and with satellite workspaces in London and France, the company has grown a remarkably skilled team of creative PR professionals who are dedicated to the integrity of their clients' brands, working closely with the media to get positive proactive brand messages into the public domain. Underpinned by strategic aims and objectives, the team delivers a significant and measurable return on investment. Liz Lean PR has been the creative drive behind many events over the years, from consumer events such as product launches and fashion shows, to B2B events such as executive dinners and networking events.

Founded in 1998

GBR

19 employees (5 in marketing)

lizleanpr.co.uk