About TEAM LEWISWe are a global marketing agency that has gone from start-up to multi-national in little over two decades. Our success is due to a combination of factors. Talented people delivering award-winning campaigns. Expanding client relationships into new markets or services. Making strategic acquisitions. TEAM LEWIS has won many prestigious awards, including Cannes Lions, PRovoke Media, ICCO, European Excellence, PRCA Digital, Digital Impact, Global Digital Excellence.At the heart of the business is the TEAM LEWIS Foundation (TLF). A non-profit charitable entity, funded by TEAM LEWIS, the TLF makes grants to support individuals undertaking charitable activities and charitable organisations in achieving their goals. The TLF plays a constructive role in promoting social, cultural, economic, and environmental innovation that benefits society. It aims to strengthen the bonds between the communications industry, businesses, governments, and non-profits. In 2021, the TLF granted $1 million to small and large organisations all over the globe. The goal in 2022 is to grant $5 million. Community charities are championed by TEAM LEWIS employees, who volunteer their time and skills to provide marketing and comms support to maximise the grants effectiveness.Purpose of the roleThe Campaign Executive plays a media-focused and team-support role. The role requires the ability to handle a number of projects at any one time as well as being able to respond quickly to journalist and team requests. The Campaign Executive will develop a clear understanding of the teams requirements and objectives, be proactive in attitude, and supportive of the team at all times.Core ResponsibilitiesClient Management
Assists the team with the management of client accounts and projects, helping to establish TEAM LEWIS as an invaluable long-term partner for marketing and communications services
Offers thoughtful advice and recommendations to clients and team regarding media opportunities and tactics
Coordinates communication (including meetings and reviews) with clients and ensures deadlines and service agreements are adhered to
Participating in new business pitches by providing research support and coordination
Assists with the coordination of press tours, events and review programmes
Media Relations
Understands and avidly follows the news agenda, positioning clients and products within the wider news narrative
Researches and identifies appropriate journalists, bloggers and analysts on an on-going basis
Develops and strengthens existing media relationships for self and the team
Monitors relevant news sources and alerts the team to relevant breaking news opportunities
Understands and identifies strong news angles and media opportunities
Secures on-going and regular media opportunities such as columns and Q&As
Organises and coordinates media interviews and press briefings
Content
Drafts a broad range of written materials including biographies, briefing documents, media alerts, soundbites, Q&As, backgrounders and boilerplates, ensuring a consistent level of high quality content
Creates press materials and compelling content for both traditional and digital media
Creates valuable and insightful briefing sheets to assist clients with their press communications
Understands and develops knowledge around finding a good news angles or hooks
Takes a developmental approach to improving writing ability, adapting and refining style to suit the needs of the client
Works with content specialists to ensure a consistent level of quality for all written content
Digital / Social media
Provides social media execution and management of related digital activity
Implements and maintains social media communities, campaigns and projects for digital clients
Develops compelling and impactful digital content and integrated campaigns for both current and prospective clients
Contributes to client growth and impact across the full spectrum of social media channels
Production of social first copy for all channels using appropriate techniques and language relevant to each platform
Team Working and Development
Ensures personal and deliverable client objectives are met on an ongoing basis
Accurately reports activity levels and regularly completes timesheets to ensure correct allocation of client duties
Escalates general new business requests to appropriate team members, acting as a first point of contact for external enquiries
Works closely with line manager to maximise own strengths, improve weaknesses and support individual and team career development
Supports with the training of graduates and interns wherever possible
Regularly attends TEAM LEWIS training sessions and daily press briefings to enhance skills and develop knowledge
Reporting and analysis
Tracks and reports on media activity, including coverage reports, press clippings, online media engagement
Ensures that all account activity and results are reported back to the Senior Campaign Executive / Campaign Manager / Campaign Director
Communicates account performance internally at account reviews
Provides reports to the Campaign Director or senior management team on request
General
Supports the Campaign Servicing team on ad hoc initiatives and projects
Takes a proactive role in promoting the TEAM LEWIS brand, its identity, values, and work
Supports the HR/talent team by promoting both internal and external opportunities at TEAM LEWIS across social media and via the referral scheme
Contributes and supports the continuous improvement of systems, practices, and policies
About you
Relevant experience in a B2B, corporate, consumer, or digital communications environment at a Campaign Executive level
Proven written and spoken ability in Arabic and English
Thorough knowledge of PR and media: print and broadcast
Attention to detail
Creative thinking
Understanding of client business issues and requirements
Highly developed presentation skills
Understanding of market research and analysis
Ability to delegate effectively
Calmness under pressure and ability to achieve tight deadlines
Proven ability to keep abreast of current affairs and relate them to client situations
Polished and professional appearance
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the responsibilities for this role. Other responsibilities may be added from time to time.TEAM LEWIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and fostering an environment focused on equality, empowerment and respect. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that supports and celebrates our diversity. We continue to invest in our efforts to ensure that TEAM LEWIS is a place where everyone can thrive.TEAM LEWIS is a global marketing agency that has grown from start-up to multi-national in a little over two decades. Its success is due to a combination of factors: talented creatives delivering award winning campaigns; expanding client relationships into new markets or services and its independence from outside investors. The agency, its people and client campaigns have won many awards, including Cannes Lions, PRovoke Media, ICCO, European Excellence, PRCA Digital, Digital Impact, Global Digital Excellence.