Overview

PR Junior Account Executive, ALEXANDER JAMES RECRUITMENT LTD. Join to apply for the PR Junior Account Executive role at Guardian Jobs. Do you have a flair for writing, a sharp eye on current affairs, and an interest in business and the media? Join an ambitious, independent PR agency ranked among the UK’s top 25, and start your PR career in a supportive, creative, and intellectually stimulating environment.

They work with the world’s leading creative and design agencies. Their mission is to amplify their voice, build their profile, and deliver media impact that matters. This is more than just a first job in PR: it’s the start of a career path with clear short, medium, and long term goals, supported by consistent training, coaching, and opportunities for progression.

Responsibilities

• Support media outreach – pitch clients to journalists, secure coverage, and manage press opportunities
• Write – draft pitches, press releases, and content for clients’ media and social channels
• Build media relationships – across business, trade, national and specialist press
• Support story development – help shape media-worthy narratives from client projects
• Contribute to client strategy – ensure your work supports their goals and objectives
• Assist senior team members with client management and new business activities
• Provide occasional office and administrative support

What we’re looking for / Qualifications

• Exceptional writers – whether through academic work or personal passion
• Confident, capable, and proactive, with a “can-do” mindset
• Interested in business, current affairs, and the media
• Curious about creative industries, brands, and design
• Strong communicators who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Previous PR, marketing or media-related internships are welcome but not essential. This role also suits graduates who considered law or accountancy but are drawn to a more creative, people-focused career.

What we offer

• Circa £25,000 starting salary, with potential for an early pay rise within your first year
• Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days remote)
• Early Friday finishes
• 25 days’ holiday + your birthday off
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare (post-probation), including dental and eye care
• Frequent social events
• Dynamic, close-knit team culture with senior-level mentorship

Job details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Advertising Services