Account Executive (Strategic Communications and Public Affairs)

Red Flag is recruiting an Account Executive (Strategic Communications and Public Affairs) to support and drive engagement across our growing UK and international client base.

Red Flag is an award-winning global strategic communications and campaigns agency with offices in London, Brussels, Washington DC, Dublin and Cape Town.

Red Flag’s expert campaigners are recognised as amongst the most creative, diligent and dedicated consultants in our industry.

Our client portfolio spans tech, human rights and international affairs, consumer goods, agriculture, financial services and more. Our clients trust us to develop, drive and win campaigns because we understand how policymakers think and act, and how issues unfold.

Having secured a number of new business wins, Red Flag’s London office is seeking like-minded, energetic and motivated candidates to join our talented team of former government advisers, journalists, multinational executives and expert political and strategy consultants.

If you are excited by the prospect of working on some of the most pressing policy issues of our day, while honing razor sharp communications skills as part of a dynamic team, this role may be for you.

This position offered is for a full-time Account Executive based in our London office, with the opportunity of hybrid working. Some international travel may be required.

Your responsibilities:

Account Executives are vitally important to Red Flag. They are the backbone of the company and provide invaluable support to account teams and clients through smart monitoring, research, and drafting of advocacy and strategic communications materials.

While Red Flag Account Executives are drawn from a variety of fields, including politics, policy and media, they have in common a strong work ethic, an appetite to achieve results and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Red Flag's Account Executives:

• Develop, implement and monitor communications campaigns in support of public affairs and regulatory objectives on behalf of our clients.
• Consistently monitor and analyse media coverage (traditional and digital) of client and prospective client issues.
• Provide analysis and reporting on content and sentiment of debate across platforms, as well as of regulatory developments.
• Identify opportunities for new business development in cooperation with senior staff.

Skills and Experience:

• 1-2 years of public relations or political experience (agency experience preferred).
• Strong writing skills (ability to write press releases, communications plans, speaking points, social media content, etc.); ability to understand and write clearly about technical subjects.
• Proven ability to manage projects.
• High level of comfort communicating with clients and journalists.
• Media relations experience and media skills/contacts preferred.
• Interest in digital communications and experience working with social media tools are desirable.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills as well as the ability to prioritise and multi-task in a creative, challenging and fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Proactive approach and willingness to take the initiative.

What we offer:

Red Flag prides itself on being an industry-leading employer that drives innovative thinking, fosters collaboration and secures results. We have an established policy of promoting from within and provide a staff development programme and clear pathways to promotion, as well as generous staff benefits and incentives.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits including an attractive annual bonus scheme
• Hybrid working model
• On-boarding buddy system
• Mentorship and training
• Bike-to-work scheme

Candidates should submit a CV and cover letter, detailing all relevant experience and outlining what they can bring to Red Flag, to https://redflag.global/careers/ by 5pm on Friday 24th January 2025. Please note that this position will be filled on a rolling basis. As such, the call for applications may close before this date and applicants are encouraged to apply with all due haste. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusivity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, pregnancy or maternity, marital/civil partnerships, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender or gender reassignment, disability or race.