Red Flag Account Executive

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

This position supports the Red Flag Global practice which is part of the Ankura Consulting Group.

Practice overview:

Red Flag is a world-leading strategic communications and campaigns agency that has developed, driven and won campaigns for some of the world's leading companies, trade associations and coalitions. We are now part of Ankura, the world-leading expert services and advisory firm, who have more than 2,000 staff across 35 offices around the globe.

The Position:

This position offered is for a full-time Account Executive based in our Brussels office, with the opportunity of hybrid working. Some international travel may be required.

Account Executives are vitally important to Red Flag. They are the backbone of the company and provide invaluable support to account teams and clients through smart monitoring, research and drafting of advocacy and strategic communications materials.

Red Flag's Account Executives:

• Execute and monitor strategic communications and public affairs on behalf of our clients.

• Engage with journalists, policymakers and other stakeholders to advance client interests, including drafting press releases, organising events and coordinating meetings.

• Monitor and analyse coverage (traditional and digital media) of client and prospective client issues.

• Provide analysis on the content, sentiment and implications of debates across policy fora and platforms.

• Identify opportunities for new business development in cooperation with senior staff.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and client expectations are exceeded

Skills and Experience

• Experience of public relations or political experience.

• An interest in politics and a good understanding of how the EU institutions work.

• Strong writing skills (ability to write press releases, communications plans, speaking points, social media content, etc.); ability to understand and write clearly about technical subjects

• Comfortable communicating with senior colleagues, clients and stakeholders.

• Media relations experience and media skills/contacts preferred

• Interest in digital communications and experience working with social media tools are desirable.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills as well as the ability to prioritise and multi-task in a creative, challenging and fast-paced work environment.

• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

• A proactive approach and a sense of initiative

What we offer:

Red Flag prides itself on being an industry-leading employer that drives innovative thinking, fosters collaboration and secures results. We have an established policy of promoting from within and provide a staff development programme and clear pathways to promotion, as well as generous staff benefits and incentives.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits including an attractive annual bonus scheme.

• Hybrid working model.

• On-boarding buddy system.

• Mentorship and training.

• International travel may be required.

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