Account Executive - Golf

The Company:

Influence is a global sports agency with a proven track record of harnessing the power of sport to elevate the world’s leading brands, teams and rights holders. Specialising in premium and high-tech sports, our work connects fans and brands with the magic of sport. Based in London with offices in New York, Riyadh and Singapore we offer strategic consultancy, commercial sales, partnership activation, PR & communications and content creation. The team has a wealth of experience and long-standing relationships in motorsport, sailing, pro-cycling, golf and tennis. www.influencesports.com

The Role:

Influence is looking for a hardworking, proactive, diligent and enthusiastic PR Account Executive to support the agency with communication clients across the sporting world, predominantly in golf. The candidate must have a passion for sport and a desire to craft stories around its greatest events and athletes. You would be involved in all aspects of the relevant accounts, ensuring you build a breadth of understanding and grow within the agency.

Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day support across a number of our accounts

• Research and monitor key sporting stories, media and business

• Manage media lists, status and reporting documents

• Offer ideas and contribute to brainstorms

• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and take meeting notes

• Support across high-quality written content, such as briefing documents, press materials and pitch presentations

• Support Account Managers and Account Directors to deliver above and beyond for the client.

Requirements:

• Passionate about sport

• Has an interest or experience working in PR and communications

• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment under pressure

• Well organised and able to meet deadlines

• Conscientious and proactive with a good understanding of the evolving media landscape

• A meticulous attention to detail, editing and proofing

• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal

• Able to operate well independently and in a team environment

• Eager to learn and committed to developing within the industry

• Willing to travel, which can mean working beyond normal office hours and weekends

• Valid driving license and passport

• Fluent English speaker, with foreign languages a bonus

• We are in the office 4 days a week (Monday to Thursday, with Friday work from home). 

Additional information:

• 28 days holiday

• Pension Scheme

• Life Assurance

• Gym Contribution

• Health Cash Back Scheme

• Employee Assistance Helpline

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Eye Care Vouchers

• Online Training

• Room to Grow career development programme.

About Influence:

Influence is a member of Mongoose Group, a global collective of sports, lifestyle and entertainment agencies. Delivering specialist expertise for both brands and rights holders across Social, Communications, Sponsorship, Commercial and Experiential. www.mongooseagencygroup.com

Influence is a part of The MISSION Group Plc. The Brand Performance Group – a collective of digital marketing and communications Agencies employing over 1,000 people across 29 locations and 3 continents. www.themission.co.uk

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