Account Executive, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs

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 Global is now part of Ankura, the world-leading expert services and advisory firm. Red Flag’s clients trust our global team of expert strategists and campaigners – drawn from the worlds of media, politics, business and diplomacy – to cut through the noise and address their regulatory, reputational and communications challenges.

Politics, regulation and global movements are becoming more difficult for companies and interest groups to navigate. Traditional strategies – built on evidence and access – struggle in fast-moving environments that reward novelty and noise.

Unlocking policy problems demands much wider campaigning approaches that attach political risk and reward to decisions – by driving media attention, citizen engagement and online debate.

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.

The Role:

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.

• Develop, implement and monitor communications campaigns in support of public affairs and regulatory objectives on behalf of our clients.

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

• Provide analysis and reporting on content and sentiment of debate across platforms, as well as of regulatory developments.

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

Responsibilities:

• You will work as part of an international team servicing multi-national clients on Irish and Europe-wide campaigns. Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Developing, implementing and monitoring public relations and public affairs campaigns carried out on behalf of clients; 

• Identifying opportunities to support public affairs, regulatory and communications campaigns across all media for existing clients and new business targets;

• Consistently reading, analysing and reporting on media, online and political debate on client issues;

• Reporting relevant feedback to clients and client-management teams;

• Assisting in Business Plan development;

• Being active and engaged in the debate on the evolution of social media and keeping up to speed with changes;

• Gaining an in-depth understanding of how various online forums can be used for engagement in client projects; and 

• Taking an active role in social media campaigns on behalf of clients. 

Requirements:

• Experience gained in public relations or political experience (agency experience preferred).

• 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.

• Proven ability to manage projects.

• High level of comfort communicating with clients and journalists.

• 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.

• Proactive approach and willingness to take the initiative.

Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call