Outcast is a communications agency built to empower the brands that shape the future.

Outcast UK is a trusted partner to innovators - turning visionary ideas into clear narratives, amplifying through influential networks and proving success with data. In London, we offer integrated marketing services across earned, paid, owned and shared, with a focus on emerging tech, AI, B2B SaaS, VC and consumer lifestyle brands.

Besides London, Outcast has offices in France, San Francisco, New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles and Seattle and sister agencies worldwide.

The Role:

We are looking for a skilled communications professional to join our London team as an Account Executive.

Account Executives (AEs) are responsible for effective media outreach, driving the implementation of PR campaigns and achieving results for clients as agreed upon with more senior team members. Account Executives interface with client contacts, as well as media relations contacts on a day-to-day basis and regularly drafts client, press, or public-facing communications/content, while maintaining insights and gaining understanding of industry trends and competitors through research and media monitoring.

As an AE, you will be entrusted with responding to client needs & questions independently (or with limited oversight), while beginning to forge relationships with media contacts and assisting in other various projects.

At a minimum you will...

• Support team members on multiple client accounts

• Responsible for executing and/or overseeing a variety of client program activities including research, media monitoring, and establishing relevant relationships on behalf of clients (including advocacy and earned and social media contacts when appropriate)

• Develop drafts of client documents including press releases, Q&As, fact sheets, social media posts, results reports, activity reports, etc. and proofs all documents for thoroughness and accuracy before providing to other team members or client for review

• Manage comprehensive projects and/or events including logistics, timetables and deadlines

• Provide creative input in developing client strategy documents

• Identify communication trends and educating/informing clients and colleagues on changes and trends

• Leverage clients’ extensive data to conceive and drive stories apart from traditional news milestones

• Oversee and reinforcing consistent adherence to media management processes: media lists, coverage monitoring and industry coverage trends.

• Maintain and grow client relationships by contributing to the development and implementation of communication strategies, executing on projects (leading where appropriate)

• Embody Outcast's ENERGY charter of: Entrepreneurial, Nimble, Empowered, Results-obsessed, Growth-Mindset, You-first-culture

What You’ll Need:

• Preferably some PR & communications experience, within an agency and with technology and/or entrepreneurial brands

• Strong writing, editing, research, and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities with grace

• Positive energy, a collaborative spirit, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves

• Passion for technology, media, and the evolving communications landscape

• A sense of humor—and the grit to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Willingness to work at least 1 day in the London office

Why Outcast:

• Hybrid working office

• Dependent on the level of contribution you make, Outcast will match pension up to 4%

• 26x annual leave days

• 4x "fri-dox" days off

• Options to opt-in to private health and dental insurance

• Automatic enrolment to Life Insurance

• Free breakfast, snacks & drinks in office

• Iphone & Mac laptop supplied

• Annual bonus (subject to individual and company performance)

• Christmas closure from afternoon of Xmas Eve to New Years (addition to annual leave)

Recruitment Process:

At Outcast, we embrace and celebrate diversity of every kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All our candidates will undergo a series of Zoom interviews and practical assessments. Both the process and our expectations will be explained in the initial screening call and throughout the stages.

If you have any unique or special requests to help you in this process please let us know.

Join us and become part of the Outcast journey today!