The Beacon - Account Executive (London)
Date Posted: Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Date Expires: Sunday 23rd August 2026
Job Spec: Account Executive at The Beacon
Job Title:
Account Executive
Job Description:
The Account Executive plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day delivery of client accounts, helping to execute impactful PR campaigns while ensuring the smooth running of account administration and reporting. Working closely with other team members, you will support all admin duties across client and agency needs, coverage tracking, media relations activity, content development, event logistics and client servicing across a portfolio of fashion, lifestyle and purpose-driven brands.
This role is for someone looking to build a career in PR and communications, with a passion for storytelling, media engagement and cultural trends. You will be highly organised, proactive and eager to develop your media network while contributing to The Beacon's purpose-driven and collaborative culture.
Reporting To:
Account Director & Founding Partners
Main Requirements:
- Previous PR agency experience through a permanent role, internship or placement desirable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and administration skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
- Interest in a spectrum of industries including lifestyle, fashion, beauty, sustainability and purpose-driven brands
- Passion for media, influencer culture and current trends
- Strong relationship-building skills and confidence communicating with journalists, influencers and clients
- Ability to work proactively and take ownership of tasks
- Competent in Microsoft Office, Google Docs and media monitoring platforms
- Experience using media databases and monitoring tools desirable but not essential
- Strong research skills and willingness to learn
- Positive attitude and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
Key Responsibilities
Client Support & Account Administration
- Support the day-to-day admin on client accounts, ensuring actions are completed accurately and on time
- Assist with inputting into client reports, coverage summaries and evaluation documents
- Maintain accurate media coverage trackers and campaign results documents
- Support the preparation of client meeting agendas, meeting notes and status updates
- Take detailed notes during client meetings and circulate actions promptly
- Assist with maintaining project timelines and account administration systems
- Support the team with research, competitor monitoring and industry insights
Media & Influencer Relations
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists, influencers and industry contacts relevant to your client portfolio
- Develop and support the team in updating targeted media and influencer lists
- Support media outreach across news, features, product placement and campaign activity where instructed to by your Line Manager
- Draft and distribute pitches, media alerts and press materials
- Monitor media and influencer opportunities and identify relevant editorial moments for clients
- Coordinate sample requests, product loans and media gifting activity
Content Development
- Draft media pitches, briefing documents and other PR materials
- Conduct research to support pitching ideation, campaign development and creative brainstorming
- Contribute ideas during team ideation sessions and planning meetings
Campaign & Event Support
- Support the planning and execution of PR campaigns and launches
- Assist with event logistics including guest lists, RSVPs and supplier coordination
- Attend and support events, press previews, launches and influencer activations where required
- Coordinate event administration, timelines and post-event reporting
- Assist with managing sample stock, deliveries and courier logistics
Monitoring & Reporting
- Monitor and track media coverage across print, online, broadcast and social channels
- Support with regular coverage reports and monthly client evaluation documents
- Maintain accurate records of media engagement, coverage and influencer activity
- Assist with preparing end-of-campaign reports and presentations
Team Contribution
- Play an active role in maintaining The Beacon's positive, purpose-driven culture
- Support colleagues across the team and contribute to collaborative working practices
- Demonstrate curiosity, initiative and a willingness to learn
- Stay informed on industry trends, media developments and cultural conversations relevant to clients
Client Portfolio
The role offers a unique opportunity to work across a carefully curated portfolio of globally recognised brands and ambitious emerging businesses within the fashion, beauty, lifestyle and purpose-driven sectors. You will gain hands-on experience across media relations, influencer engagement, events and campaign delivery, working closely with senior team members to help bring impactful communications strategies to life.
From supporting product launches and partnerships to helping deliver campaigns and events, you'll play a valuable role in delivering results for clients and shaping how brands connect with their audiences while developing the foundations of a successful career in PR and communications.
Benefits
- 4 day week (terms apply)
- Annual salary review
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Annual appraisal
- Access to training and professional development
After Passing Introductory Period:
- Day off for birthday
- Access to BUPA Wellness Cash Plan
About The Beacon
The Beacon is a consulting service and agency designed to adapt seamlessly to the needs of modern businesses seeking bespoke, creative and intelligent communications support. More than just a traditional agency, The Beacon is highly flexible and purpose driven, offering an 'in-house' style partnership whilst leveraging big agency expertise and the agility to respond to short- and long-term goals.
The Beacon aims to be a guiding light in today's increasingly intricate communications landscape, one that isn't one size fits all and needs to consider people and planet in all it does.
Our mission is to do great work with great people. Our core values are kindness, integrity and transparency. We want to guide meaningful change-empowering progress that benefits our industry and positively impacts our local communities, wider society and the natural world. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to protecting our shared home, championing inclusivity, and challenging industry norms, while nurturing a community of conscious communicators.
We pride ourselves on being a truly inclusive employer, implementing concrete practices that support diversity and work-life balance. Our focus on cultivating mindful, impactful communication ensures that our messages - and those of the businesses we partner with - resonate across all audiences. This multifaceted approach, fostering inclusivity, conscious communications, and support for purpose-driven enterprises, creates proof points for our socially responsible business values.
The Beacon is committed to partnering with organisations that share our values and vision for a more sustainable, equitable future. By harnessing the power of strategic, conscious communications, we aim to elevate voices that matter and stories that need to be told, ultimately contributing to a world where business for good is the norm, not the exception.
At The Beacon, we believe that real change comes from actionable policies. Here's how we're working to create a more equitable and inclusive PR landscape:
- Agile Working: We offer flexible arrangements that empower caregivers to balance work and personal responsibilities effectively.
- 4-Day Work Week: As an accredited 4-day week employer, team members choose their day off, recognising the importance of personal time while maintaining excellent client service.
- Family-Friendly Culture: We implement a company-wide office closure for one week in August operating on a skeleton staff rota, aligning with school holidays to support working parents and give all employees a well-deserved summer break.
- Career Progression: We value skills and experience over continuous employment history, ensuring that talent and potential drive opportunities.
- Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work from home or out of an Uncommon coworking space in Holborn or Liverpool Street.
We operate with a flexible, collaborative approach that allows us to be responsive while maintaining balance for our team. Our structure includes:
- A mix of full-time team members and specialist consultants, ensuring the best expertise for each client.
- Clear, open communication via Teams to keep projects running smoothly.
- A strong emphasis on work-life balance, supported by our agile working policies and 4-day work week.
- A focus on results over rigid working hours, what matters is delivering excellent work, not being online 24/7.
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