PR Account Manager Assistant - HOPSCOTCH SEASON UK

ABOUT HOPSCOSTCH SEASON

Hopscotch Season is THE international Food & Drink and Lifestyle Communication Agency whose teams have been embodying the maxim "think global, act local" for 60 years.

Today, Hopscotch Season is part of the HOPSCOTCH Group. Together they form the integrated international network HOPSCOTCH SEASON, made up of 31 nationalities located across 5 continents. Every day, 250 experts, that are passionate about food & drink, design and execute communication strategies for institutions, companies and brands in the food and drinks industry, adapting them to local markets.

Our international agency develops a unique value proposition covering all marketing disciplines: from planning, editorial, campaigns, activations and amplification through to performance measurement. The agency is a leader in European co-financed marketing, delivering more than 400 campaigns over the last 12 years.

The London office is one of the fastest growing in the EMEA region, representing food, wine and spirits clients across all marketing disciplines.

We are looking for a food and drink lover, who is interested in the world of communications/social media/ influencer management as a potentially sector for future roles, to join our creative, dynamic team in London. It will be a varied role across a wide range of food and drink clients. We’re especially looking for can do attitudes, lots of energy and enthusiasm and real team players. We have been winning plenty of interesting new business, to whet the appetite, making this is an exciting time to be a part of the team.

THE ROLE

In collaboration with the Account Managers from both Trade and Press Relations departments, you will participate in the execution of 360 marketing and communication projects for various clients. Your daily tasks will include (but won’t be limited to):

Supporting your manager and the operational teams (Trade and Press Relations) in the daily management of clients as well as in the development of marketing plans.

Press Relations

• Researching and drafting press releases
• Sampling client products to media
• Developing media clipping reports
• Drafting social media posts

Trade Marketing

• Monitoring and ensuring the production of communication materials in accordance with a well-defined graphic charter
• Assisting in creating and distributing email newsletters and campaigns through the internal CRM system, ensuring they are optimized for delivery and engagement
• Assisting and participating in the organization of trade shows and events

Campaign development:

• Tracking and analysing key performance indicators (KPIs) for Trade, PR and Digital campaigns providing actionable insights and recommendations for improvement
• Carrying out market monitoring, market analyses/studies, positioning studies
• Participating in brainstorming and meetings during the preparation phase of a campaign

Operations & Accounting

• Storage and logistics
• Ad hoc financial support

YOU WILL HAVE….

• An understanding of the marketing landscape. Any previous related internships or experience would be advantageous.
• An interest in the food and drink industry and a desire to discover the world of communication and marketing
• A good communicator both orally and in writing
• Strong organisational skills
• Team player and someone who enjoys learning and working within a team
• Good understanding of Microsoft Official tools
• A passion for events and happy to attend these on an ad hoc basis
• Good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of a foreign language would be an advantage
• Eligible to work in the UK. More information here: Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)