Job Description
About BCW
At BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe), our people are at our heart. Together we are ‘Moving people’. In our teams, we are moving them forward in their careers, enabling their aspirations and nurturing them through a growth mindset. For our clients and end audiences, we are moving people to be informed, to think differently, to act, to evolve, to communicate better, all through our hugely impactful integrated communications campaigns.
Our team is a lively group of creative and diverse people, which deliver award-winning work and are passionate about what we do.
About The Role
BCW is looking for an enthusiastic, proactive individual with a passion for Consumer PR (particularly creative storytelling, media relations and writing).
You would be working with a talented team across some of our prestigious client list which includes: Harry Potter’s Wizarding World, Lavazza, Moleskine and Hotels.com, to name a few.
We are focused on delivering impact and engagement through creative, never-been-done-before, award-winning campaigns that deliver lasting results for our clients. We need administrative, junior team support from someone who’s willing to work hard and learn a lot. While it’s a starting role, there’s huge potential for growth for the right person, with on-the-job training every step of the way.
Our team is made up of exceptionally friendly and talented people, who through their individual personalities and styles create an inspiring and supportive working environment. We are keen to nurture talent so there are plenty of opportunities for you to grow with us. Our BCW family is extensive, with a network of offices around the world that are kept busy by a host of EMEA and International clients. We look for people who would be happy at BCW – a vibrant meritocratic and supportive environment with entrepreneurship at its heart, where dedication and talent is rewarded.
About you
We are now looking to bolster our team with the addition of aN Assistant Account Executive to start ASAP. Your role will be to support the team on a range of exciting clients and campaigns.
You will be articulate and have bag loads of initiative, have a desire to get involved in media relations and writing. You’ll have a strong interest in both consumer and social campaigns and a passion for media. Equally as important is an ambitious and fun spirit, coupled with a strong desire to work as part of a highly successful team.
- An understanding of PR and how it sits within the broader communications mix
- Knowledge of the UK media landscape
- A passion for media relations
- Knowledge and understanding of the social media environment
- Excellent communicator, both written and oral
- A curious, creative thinker with lots of enthusiasm and willingness to learn on the job
- Basic administrative skills
- A positive can-do attitude and willingness to get involved
Our promise
BCW is committed to growing and sustaining an agency that is representative and inclusive of the communities we live and work within. At BCW, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work. We actively welcome applications from under-represented individuals and groups and celebrate differences, be it ethnicity, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.
We will only assess you on your abilities and fit for the role, please do get in touch if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure a level playing field during the recruitment process.