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Tamarindo Graduate Account Executive in Oxford, United Kingdom
Please note; Tamarindo will keep applications for the Graduate Account Executive role open until June 2024, and is looking for successful candidates to start between April and September. Applications will be closed early if all roles are filled.
Additionally, for candidates completing written tasks, please also be aware that while AI will likely support PR services effectively in the near future, for these tasks we ask that you avoid AI assistance.
GRADUATE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – JOB DESCRIPTION
Role: Graduate Account Executive (PR and marketing)
Reporting to: Account Manager/ Senior Account Manager
Location: Oxford Office – Hybrid working (3 days in office – 2 days WFH if desired).
ABOUT US
Tamarindo's mission is to accelerate the global adoption of renewable energy and clean technology through better communications and stronger networks.
We do this by giving industry players, from established leaders to fast-growth pioneers, both voice and stage.
We are specialists, with a global outlook, and a network of contacts that spans the entire sector. We have outlined what these three elements really mean to us and to our growing client base at www.tamarindo.global
Our aim is to become the long-term communications and marketing partner for current and future renewable energy and clean technology leaders.
Our people are driven by being on the right side of history in the race to decarbonise. We believe emphatically that supporting the sector with better communications and stronger networks will accelerate this end.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Graduate Account Executive – Communications - Role Overview
We are the renewable energy and climate PR and communications specialists.
Our dedicated team of experienced renewable and cleantech communication specialists create high-impact integrated campaigns that build brands, engage customers, generate growth, and help secure investment.
Renewable energy and clean tech industries are growing rapidly, and we're growing with them. As we expand our team, we are looking for ambitious and passionate people to join, who want to help us in our mission to accelerate the global adoption of renewable energy and clean technology through insightful intelligence, better communications, and stronger networks.
The role is an entry-level, permanent, full-time position. It is suitable for university graduates as well as those with 1-2 years relevant previous industry experience.
Through a combination of on-the-job training and mentoring successful candidates will have the opportunity to work directly on communications campaigns, build relationships with clients, drive vital awareness for renewable energy and clean technology businesses and play a critical role in everyday account management. In turn, candidates will have the opportunity to develop their core commercial skills and knowledge in public relations, marketing, and consultancy best practice, increase their knowledge of the industries at the forefront of political, environmental, and social change, and benefit from the mentorship of a line manager and the wider Tamarindo team.
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Account Management:
Daily liaison with colleagues, clients, and the press, demonstrating strong relationship building, networking and management skills
An awareness and understanding of client communications campaigns and supporting the activation of these campaigns
Active management of client events, to include the assistance in developing agendas, finalising speakers, event synopses and themes and attendees
Preparation and delivery of client activity reports, WIPs, contact reports, meeting notes and additional administrative tasks to ensure the smooth daily running of client accounts
Regular, ongoing collation, analysis and review of media and editorial coverage
Press coverage:
Develop a strong awareness of the media agenda in relation to renewable energy, clean technology and relevant adjacent industries through regular media monitoring and reading across a variety of channels including national and trade media, broadcast, newswires, podcasts, and social media.
Begin building relationships with key journalists and editors – telephoning and meeting with contacts, rather than relying on email alone
Support proactive media relations for clients including engagement with key journalists to discuss client news stories and commercial developments to drive interview, article submission and coverage opportunities (known as selling in.)
Manage distribution of client press content including research and preparation for press lists, keeping press lists up to date and follow ups
Ability to use digital channels such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Response Source, Vuelio to successfully target media and obtain PR opportunities
Secure regular coverage for your clients in trade media in line with account KPIs
Content Creation:
Research, develop and draft client copy and written collateral including press releases, contributed articles, blogs and social media content, working in conjunction with all members of the PR team
Ensure content is crafted to a strong standard with strong attention to factual and grammatical accuracy
Business Development:
- Support the retention and growth of client accounts and the expansion of project work through intelligent, proactive and timely account management and client relations.
KEY ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS
Keen interest in renewable energy and clean technology sectors
Demonstrable interest in the media and current affairs
Knowledge of PR, marketing, and brand communication techniques
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail
Strength in thinking creatively and presenting original ideals
Demonstrable ability to build strong relationships and inspire trust in a corporate/ academic/ work setting
Transparent, reliable, and professional approach
Ability to use initiative and proactivity to work independently as well as collaborate as part of a wider team
Dedicated to help our teams, the business and our clients succeed
Proven ability to multi-task and manage projects to deadline
Strong IT competency
HOW WE WORK
At Tamarindo we enjoy an open and honest working environment where everyone is required to think on their feet and take a hands-on approach and where everyone can share ideas and contribute meaningfully to campaigns.
We don't just deliver adequate services for our clients but look to go above and beyond to become trusted advisors who make a commercial difference to the businesses we support. As a result, we are renowned for delivering campaigns that create real momentum and tangible results for clients within the international energy, maritime and financial services markets.
At Tamarindo we are driven and guided by our values, and we actively use these to recruit, manage and empower our team. At Tamarindo, we……
… are DEDICATED to the sector we serve and believe we can help it succeed
… are AMBITIOUS for our clients, our colleagues and ourselves
… BALANCE tenacity and pride in our work with a life beyond the office
…value INTEGRITY above all else, striving to earn and retain the trust of our customers and colleagues
…celebrate ORIGINALITY by first listening to our customers and colleagues, understanding their perspectives, and then thinking for ourselves