Account Executive: Culture

Job Description

THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and energetic go-getter to join as an Account Executive on Plaster’s Culture Team. This is a hands-on, high-energy role for someone bursting with enthusiasm, plugged into what’s happening in Bristol and beyond and ready to dive headfirst into the worlds of culture, venues, events and creative brands.

This is a launchpad role for a social-first thinker who lives on and offline, understands how culture moves and knows what makes content land. From writing sharp copy and creating scroll-stopping social content to getting stuck in at shoots, launches and live events, you’ll play a key role in bringing campaigns to life for some of the most exciting cultural clients around.

The culture team has a vibrant portfolio including Love Saves the Day, Bristol Harbour Festival, Wake the Tiger, Shoemakers Museum, Bristol Beacon and Cabot Circus. This role will work across a selection of accounts, evolving throughout the year alongside the team’s Account Managers and Associate Director.

Fast-paced, collaborative and creatively charged, this is an agency role for someone who is hungry to learn, contribute ideas confidently and make their mark.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Writing press releases, blogs and digital content and proactively pitching stories to journalists to secure coverage

• Coordinating media interviews, meetings and press opportunities, and maintaining press lists and feature trackers

• Managing media coverage, cuttings and monthly reporting in collaboration with Account Managers

• Finding and managing influencers for campaigns across the portfolio – relationship building and maintaining is crucial to ensure strong ROI when working with influencers both organically and in a paid capacity

• Attending client meetings, supporting strategic discussions and actioning plans and follow ups

• Identifying PR, feature and social opportunities aligned with client objectives

• Planning and managing social media calendars, with responsibility for day-to-day channel activity

• Creating and managing digital ads for our clients across Meta and Google etc.

• Working with videography and photography teams to concept and capture photography at events and repurposing assets for media and social use

• Briefing and liaising with designers to deliver and adapt creative assets across campaigns

• Contributing ideas in brainstorms and creative sessions for new and existing clients

• Supporting client marketing activity at exhibitions, launches and promotional events

Required skills

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• A digital native with a passion for live events, media, content and creativity

• A flexible person, happy to work weekends and evenings to attend events and festivals spending time with your clients, the media and stakeholders

• Strong writing skills with confidence adapting tone across platforms and clients

• Passion for PR, journalism and what makes a good story. Ability to spot and create a newsworthy moment

• Eye for detail and pride in precision, especially in campaign admin

• Basic photography and video skills are a big plus

• Experience with paid digital – specifically across Meta and Google is preferred

• Team player with a positive attitude and bags of initiative

• Hungry to learn, up for a challenge, and not afraid to get your hands dirty

• Able to drive is preferred (we do get out and about!)

Benefits

WHY PLASTER?

We’re an independent agency with big ideas, big ambition, and an even bigger heart. We work at the intersection of tech, culture and creativity, from AV and IT, to culture, events, attractions, and beyond. We value imagination, honesty, humour and hustle.

You’ll be supported by a brilliant team of Senior AEs, AMs and SAMs who’ll help you grow your confidence, skills and career. There’s a clear path for development and loads of opportunities to make your mark.

BENEFITS

Our team is what makes Plaster. We are constantly building and developing a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported and celebrated. A crew of creative thinkers doing work we’re proud of and having a laugh while we’re at it.

• 25 days holiday

• Company pension

• Cycle to work scheme and safe onsite storage

• Regular socials, surprise adventures and Christmas getaway

• Christmas shutdown

• Time off to give blood

• Training budget

• Hybrid working

• Memberships with Better Business and Bristol Creative Industries

• Employee service reward scheme

• Fair and supportive maternity package

Sound like your kind of jam?

Then we want to hear from you. Tell us why you’re made for this role. Send your CV, portfolio or a quick video intro to [email protected]. Please also let us know your wrestling walk on music…we like to listen to it while we read your application.