Title: Creative Account Executive

Employment type: Full time

Start date: ASAP

Location: Bristol

Who we are:

72Point is the market-leader in content creation.

We generate, produce and deliver top quality news stories, pictures, videos, visual puzzles and animated infographics to the national news media and beyond.

Our client list includes a string of huge global brands, as well as some of the biggest names on PR Week’s Top 150.

We land coverage every day in print, online and via social platforms.

We are part of the SWNS Media group. SWNS proudly brings the heartbeat of Britain to life for our biggest news brands. Every day, hundreds of our stories, images and videos are published and broadcast across the national media.

SWNS content spans breaking news, court cases, amazing human interest stories, consumer issues, health studies, scientific breakthroughs, opinion polls, and stunning imagery and viral videos.

We distribute to the biggest news publishers in the world – from the Sun, Mirror and Daily Mail to the Times, Telegraph and New York Post.

Who we’re looking for:

This is an entry level position for someone who is keen to work within a creative environment, and passionate about administration and teamwork.

Experience of the PR industry is not necessary, but you will demonstrate a good understanding of what 72Point does, its competitors and the national news agenda.

You will be ambitious, organised, super-keen and a fast learner, and able to hit the ground running.

You must have a keen interest in popular news content across digital, social and print platforms, a fascination with how the industry works and a hunger to soak it up.

Excellent writing and communication skills are essential.

You must also be calm under the pressure of tight deadlines, brilliant at juggling multiple pieces of work, and friendly and warm via telephone and email communications.

 

The role:

Based at our Bristol HQ, the role will involve supporting our senior creative account managers and liaising with clients.

The successful candidate will contribute to brainstorm sessions, help pull together ideas, assist with project management and carry out full administrative duties relevant to client projects.

They will also liaise with the digital, video, design and social teams to ensure projects run seamlessly.

The successful candidate will have the flexibility of working from home once a period of training has been concluded. However, all staff are currently required to work from the office for a minimum of two days per week.

 

All applicants will have:

  • Excellent written skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Extremely computer literate – experience of Microsoft Office is essential
  • Be confident and personable with the ability to quickly strike a rapport with people, both in person and on the phone
  • An interest on the national media and consumer news

 

Salary and application:

Salary £21,675+ dependent on experience

SWNS also has a generous and growing list of employee benefits, including:

  • 25 days annual holiday plus eight Bank Holidays
  • Company pension scheme with employer contribution
  • Hybrid working policy
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Shopping discount scheme, tech benefit scheme
  • Gym membership discount, Cycle to Work
  • Savings on childcare

Please apply to adminnewsgen@72point.com with a CV and cover letter.

Closing date Friday 8th June 2023