Further information

2014 was a huge year for Capella in which we twice won UK small agency of the year (PRCA and PR Moment) and picked up some amazing new clients across the tech, sport and retail sectors. Our success is founded on our brilliant team and we’re now looking for some fresh creative minds to join us.

An exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and entrepreneurial individual to join our fast growing and ambitious team. You’ll work across 4-6 client accounts (mix of b2b and consumer), planning and executing media and social media campaigns.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing 3-4 existing client accounts (mix of consumer and ‘light’ b2b) and a team of account managers and execs

• Pitching and winning 2-3 new clients alongside agency founder / associate director

• Provide a senior and qualified presence meetings, and to lead these at the appropriate client level

• Giving high level advice on strategic issues and media handling issues including crisis management

• Oversee the management and organisation of events ranging from workshops, photo calls, press conferences, training days etc. on behalf of clients.

• Play a role in the growth of the business and its systems, organisation

• Represent Capella at industry forums, conferences and seminars

You’ll have:

• 5 years+ experience of agency/in-house PR

• Min 2:1 degree

• Strong understanding of integrated campaigning utilising traditional and digital/social media

• Tech sector experience across either consumer or b2b accounts

• Sport or FS sector experience an advantage

• Proven ability to plan and execute issues-based campaigns and creative solutions to client problems

• The presence to lead and inspire bright teams of execs and AMs

• Strong presentation skills and track record of winning new business

• Solid national media contacts

• Business skills – capacity management and budgeting

You’ll get:

• Competitive salary / benefits

• Discretionary performance related bonus

• Direct report to and mentoring from agency founder and associate director

• A superb portfolio of exciting brands and issues-based campaigns

• The autonomy to drive client campaigns and manage teams

• The chance to help acquire real business management skills as you shape the direction of a fast growing and ambitious agency

• A mixture of internal and external training

• Four-monthly personal reviews

To find out more about what it’s like to work at Capella, visit http://www.capellapr.com/about-us/working-at-capella/

To find out more or to apply, please email your CV and covering letter to hello@capellapr.com.