Red Flag Global is recruiting an Account Executive (Strategic Communications and Public Affairs) to support and drive engagement across our growing Irish and international client base.
Red Flag Global, part of Ankura, the world-leading expert services and advisory firm, is a global strategic communications and campaigns agency with offices in Dublin, London, Brussels, Washington DC and Cape Town. We have developed, driven and won campaigns for some of the world’s leading companies, trade associations and coalitions because we understand how policymakers think and act, and how issues unfold.
Red Flag Global's expert campaigners are recognised as amongst the most creative, diligent and dedicated consultants in our industry, and we work hand-in-hand with the most interesting and exciting clients to conceive and execute multi-disciplinary and innovative campaigns that win.
Having secured new business, Red Flag Global is seeking like-minded, energetic and motivated candidates to join our talented team of former government advisers, journalists, multinational executives and expert political and strategy consultants.
This position offered is for a full-time Account Executive based in our Dublin office, with the opportunity of hybrid working. Some international travel may be required.
Your responsibilities
Account Executives are vitally important to Red Flag Global. 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.
A Red Flag Account Executive:
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.
Skills and Experience:
1-2 years of 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.
What we offer
Red Flag Global 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
Bike-to-work scheme
Candidates should submit a CV and cover letter, detailing all relevant experience and outlining what they can bring to Red Flag Global, to https://redflag.global/careers/ by 5pm on Friday February 21st, 2025.