Account Executive, Corporate - Wilson Hartnell

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, Corporate & Public Affairs Team

Wilson Hartnell, Ireland’s largest and one of the longest established and most awarded PR agencies in Ireland, has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, creative and highly motivated Account Executive to join its Corporate & Public Affairs team.

At Wilson Hartnell, we’re passionate about being a partner for our clients’ growth. The position offers an excellent career opportunity to join a dynamic, growing, close-knit team working on an outstanding portfolio of Irish and international, private and public sector organisations.

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking a confident, creative and highly capable communications professional with a track record of assisting in the delivery of successful corporate communication campaigns.

As well as having a real passion for the power of the craft of communications to have a positive impact on business objectives, the successful candidate will have the ability to analyse client business strategies and assist in the development of communication plans to deliver against them; have confidence in consulting to client teams; demonstrate outstanding project management skills; the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues; and excellent people management skills.

A minimum of one years’ experience in communications is required – ideally but not necessarily - within an agency environment.

Salary will be market related, reflecting the position, the level of experience required, as well as each candidate’s individual skillset and capability.

Responsibilities will include:

• Media relations
• Event management
• Client and project management
• Creative copywriting
• Financial acumen
• Planning and strategy development
• Client and project management
• Budget management
• Social media management
• Writing and Content creation

Company Description

Wilson Hartnell (WH) is Ireland’s leading communications agency representing a cross section of Irish and international clients. WH, which is ultimately owned by WPP, the world’s largest communications company, is part of the Ogilvy Group.

We encourage all applicants and are committed to providing an open and safe environment for everyone to thrive at Wilson Hartnell regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, civil status, personality, thinking style or religious beliefs.

We firmly believe that a racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse workforce, where all perspectives are valued, leads to richer experiences for our people and better outcomes for our clients.