Public Relations Account Executive

Are you a self-motivated PR who wants to work for a fast-growing global agency? Does raising the profile of a multi-unicorn clean energy tech business sound exciting?Do you want to work with other businesses who have a positive impact on the planet and society?Are you fascinated by news and media? If this has piqued your interest - read on!Harpswood is a UK founded PR agency which works with businesses who make the world cleaner, fairer and better.We’re after a self-starter who is news obsessed and wants to become a media relations hotshot. They will communicate with clarity, enjoy meeting people, and love the thrill of building strong client relationships and winning new business.The role will focus on raising the profile of Houston-based Octopus Energy US – the renewable energy provider shaking up the energy market. Octopus Energy US is part of the wider global Octopus Energy Group – a success story from the UK which has changed the face of clean power in the last eight years. It is now worth nearly $8bn, with investment from the likes of Al Gore’s Generation Investment Management, and has operations in 19 countries including Japan, Australia, New Zealand and much of Europe.You will generate media opportunities for the US CEO, and continue raising the profile of the company as you support a dynamic press office. Greg Jackson, CEO and co-founder of Octopus, spoke at SXSW last year about how technology is unlocking cheaper, greener energy - this is Octopus’s global mission.Here’s what we’re hoping you will have:Equipped with a ‘can-do’ attitudeEnthused to develop communications and media skillsExcited at the prospect of working for clients making a positive differenceYou’ll be excited to:Deliver brilliant media coverageBuild great relationships with clients and journalistsWrite well-crafted pitches and press releasesWe’ll support you to:Dive into the detail of the clients’ business - be curious and eager to learnTry new angles and find creative ways to unearth and land stories and raise the profile of Octopus and othersNurture relationships with clients and journalists – from local to nationalHere’s what you’ll get:The chance to establish yourself as Harpswood’s US lead and to build a teamPersonalised training budgetHarpswood’s in-house training to help you shineJournalists teaching you how to writeActors teaching you how to presentPR experts teaching you about pitching, client comms and the client essentialsShow me the money:Salary DOEAnnual profit shareRapid progression for talentShow me the benefits:Competitive holiday allowanceHealthcare and pension contributionsGym and wellbeing discounts availableThe fun stuff:Buzzing office location in downtown HoustonRegular socials with the Octopus Energy and Harpswood teamOpportunities for travel in US and Europe

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