Contract: PermanentSalary: CompetitiveHours: Full-time 9am – 5pm, Monday – FridayLocation: We have offices in Ipswich and London, operating a hybrid and flexible home/office working pattern, with a team in Scotland too. Our ideal candidate would be a remote role, based in Scotland to strengthen our presence in the country. However, we warmly welcome applications from account managers across the UK with a passion for and experience in renewable energy PR.About us: Pier is an integrated communications agency which makes brands more meaningful. We specialise in two sectors – renewable energy and food & beverage. We deliver a range of communications services including stakeholder relations, PR and media relations, campaigns and social media. In 2023 we were named PR Consultancy of the Year at our regional CIPR PRide Awards.Find out more about our work in renewable energy here.Benefits: Pier offers a range of staff benefits including private healthcare, training allowance and regular team socials. Find out more about our team culture here.Job purpose: To carry out most of the day to day account execution and administration, reporting to a Senior Account Executive or Account Manager as appropriate. To be a capable and confident operator who has good understanding of the required basic media and communication skills and to be aware of the tools available to create the required media coverage in all PR areas. To carry out all support tasks as directed to execute the strategies and activities as detailed by the line manager and ensure that the accounts worked on are well organised in terms of time and filing.Role skill requirements:MonitoringBe fully responsible for monitoring and mounting coverage, updating coverage logs and providing media reportsHighlighting forward feature opportunities to the team on a weekly basis – make suggestions on what could be put forward to the clientMonitor all relevant media for your clients and highlight coverage and client opportunitiesMonitor all client social media sites and highlight relevant insight to the teamWritten WorkWriting coherent and factually accurate press releases that require minimal amends from seniors and clientsAbility to draft digital copy including blogs, e-newsletter and short form social media copy requirements that only require minimal amendsIdentifying publicity opportunities as directedProducing copy for client and internal requirements as directed, eg e-newsletters and blogsCompetent in all written communications, such as letters, emails etc., both internally and externally to clients and journalistsMedia & Events SkillsA growing understanding of how the media works in the areas in which you operate – the opportunities available, starting to build relationships with journalists etc. Fully managing the process of press release distributionHelping to sell items in to media as directedUnderstanding and running programmes of media promotional activity, such as influencer partnerships, competitions, sampling offers, free for every reader offers etc.Proactively looking for opportunities, working alongside managersConfident in making verbal approaches to all journalists – consumer, business-to-business and trade – to sell in ideas and discuss opportunitiesAssist in the organisation of events ranging from workshops, photo calls, press conferences, webinars, stakeholder consultations, training days etc. on behalf of clients. Includes event set up, attendance and breakdown.MeetingsTo actively participate in meetings, helping in preparing for the meeting and in presenting elements as directedParticipating in presentations to existing clients and at new business pitchesGeneral SkillsA good understanding and knowledge of the renewable energy industryPlay a part in new business brainstorms and an active role in new business targetingLiaise with clients at a junior level in a confident manner and build good working relationshipsUndertake media and administration desk research for new business pitches and current client programmes as requiredBuild your understanding of the design process and assist in briefing designersFlexibility – capable of juggling more than one task/client at the time and prioritising work load accordinglyTo handle all administration for accounts including filing, press cuttings etc. to ensure the smooth running of the businessWork as an effective member of a team, as well as the overall organisationProof read all written materialDevelop useful and relevant business contactsBecome capable of briefing all suppliers such as designers, photographers, printers in a knowledgeable and precise manner.Have a full, clean driving licence and be able to travel to client events as required—Our commitment to Environmental, Social & GovernancePier is committed to leading the industry in minimising the impact of its activities on the environment and is working towards B-Corp accreditation.The key points of our environmental strategy include:Minimise wasteMinimise toxic emissionsWork remotely (home working) where possible to save impact on environmentActively promote recycling both internally and externallySource and promote a product range to minimise the environmental impact of both production and distributionMeet or exceed all environmental legislationSupport local businesses and source localTransmit electronic documentation wherever possibleEncourage the efficient use of energy and waterTrain employees on environmental issuesOur commitment to Diversity, Equality, and InclusionAt Pier we know that our people make us who we are. We actively seek talented individuals who embody our core values, working with integrity to produce an impactful client experience, underpinned by solid industry knowledge.It is our firm commitment that no-one will receive less favourable treatment before or during employment with Pier on the grounds of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic background), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.We offer flexible working to help create a stimulating, accessible and supportive working environment based on mutual respect and trust where equality of opportunity is offered to all our employees, clients, and job applicants. You can view our Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy here. If you wish to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss.We recognise there is more to do to improve our diversity and are actively encouraging job applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.We look forward to hearing from you!Closing date: Monday 9th September at 9am