Public Relations Office Junior

THE ATTICISM IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A JUNIOR TO JOIN THEIR TEAM This is an entry level role and experience is not required, but a desire to learn, an energetic approach and a strong worth ethic is essential.

We are based in Waterloo and you will be required to work in office initially, but with the flexibility for some WFH days as your experience progresses.

Our junior role sits within the wider Accounts Team and acts as the day-to-day support person for the Account Managers (AMs) and when required, the Senior Account Manager (SAM). The junior will report directly to the AMs, who in turn work closely with the SAM.

The AC is responsible for supporting the AMs across all agency clients and can work across hospitality, lifestyle, travel, retail, business, and tech industries. The AC provides full account coordination support across a range of tasks including; general administration, research, content creation, media monitoring, reporting, outreach tracking, along with any and every other duty needed to ensure AM’s can deliver results for their clients.

IN YOUR ROLE, WE EXPECT YOU TO HAVE:

- Happy AMs who are not stuck in the day-to-day administrational tasks relating to client accounts,

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AMs who feel fully supported in their role,

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An energetic approach to the assistance of all tasks relating to client accounts;
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The confidence to offer ideas to AMs when relevant,

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The confidence to ask questions ensuring you understand all briefs given to you,

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Always looking for new ways to assist the AMs and a willingness to help them reach their targets,

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A strong, personal, frank and effective relationship with the AMs and SAM.

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A growing understanding of the media landscape across various sectors,

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A professional and engaging relationship with clients whenever contact with them is required,

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A reputation for being creative, effective, and energetic,

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An organised, neat, and productive space,

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Compliance with effective company policy, increasing efficiency and productivity.

YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO:
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Attend weekly AM Team Meetings, following the agenda exactly and preparing accordingly,

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Assist with the day-to-day activities on client accounts and follows all AM and SAM instructions,

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Have a desire and energetic approach to offer creative ideas to the AM if asked to contribute to brainstorms and strategy meetings (internal),

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Collate social media clippings and generates monthly reports as advised and approved by the AMs,
- 5. Provide daily updates to the AM on their work status and flags any potential issues immediately,

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Participate in brainstorms for client proposals and strategies, always thinking of ways to improve client management,

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Prioritise and manages deadlines and seeks out the AM ahead of time,

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Produce high quality work and work that reflects the expertise and creativity of The Atticism and always have this work approved by the AM before sending to the client and/or media,

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Daily scanning of media sites, publications, newsletters, and relevant industry news portals, updating your AM on findings relevant to the agency and/or clients,

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Work with the AM to maintain and update media, suppliers and partners lists to ensure the agency is operating efficiently and effectively,

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Engage in the channels that matter most to your clients, and ensure you constantly share this intel with your AM to help secure relevant opportunities,

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Go over and above to ensure that the AM is supported in their role,

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Show tenacity and determination - always looking for ways to achieve client’s and/or agency goals,

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Continually look for new ways to expand and solidify your network of contacts - events, face to face meetings, networking events, etc.

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Use company targets as a firm, hard rule and works to exceed them,

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Stays in tune with market trends and new industry methods to ensure we are ahead of the game,

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Ensure the Founder’s vision is held true, never diluted, and always communicated,

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Safeguard the Founder’s reputation.

TO THRIVE IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL BE:
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Responsible. You know you are ultimately responsible for the day-to-day support of our account managers and for flagging potential issues before they turn into problems that may cause client dissatisfaction.

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Solution orientated, productive and creative. Getting from A to B as efficiently as possible whilst also remembering that creativity is a core value of The Atticism. Never take the easiest way if there is a more colourful way that will achieve stronger results for your AM.

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Energetic. You never settle for ‘enough.’ Your energy, drive and tenacity is recognisable by the AMs and they cannot help but feel excited and energised when working with you. You are continually searching for new ways to succeed and to deliver more than expected.

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Organised. You understand that your support role is essential to the success of the AM role, and therefore the success of our client accounts. You are organised a