We’re all in this together

Our business in Asia is growing rapidly and we’re on the lookout for a Senior Account Executive based in Singapore who possesses a keen understanding of working with APAC media, with a talent for identifying what’s missing in the media landscape, crafting compelling angles, and a proven track record of delivering successful pitches. If you’re that consummate media pro who is not easily deterred by rejections and can think outside the box to secure coverage, then we are very interested in talking with you and hearing about all the incredible things you’ve done!

In Singapore we’re a close-knit, friendly team that recognises we’re all human. We thrive on meeting challenges and growing together, while encouraging each other all day, every day! Our strong culture of knowledge-sharing and collaboration means that you get to interact with colleagues working on the same global accounts from other parts of the world to grow your experience and skills. This is a hybrid role.

What the job entails:

• Developing strategic media relations plans
• Crafting media angles and pitches to media 
• Building media and influencer contacts (we will allocate you budget towards this) 
• Keeping tabs on media editorial updates and journalist movements, updating press lists 
• Copywriting whether that be social posts, press releases, blogs or op-eds 
• Communicating and building relationships directly with clients  
• Input on briefing calls with spokespeople and clients (suggesting potential angles and questions) 
• Support on all account admin – news monitoring and flagging, monthly reports and client communications 
• Research for editorials, creative campaign ideas, competitor analysis and industry developments 

What we are looking for:

• A keen knowledge of how media companies operate and how editors/journalists think 
• An interest in the financial and energy sectors  
• Someone who excels in a fast-paced team-oriented environment 

What you can expect from us:

Financial benefits:

• A competitive salary 
• New business bonus scheme 
• Outstanding work bonus scheme (each month) 
• Laptop and all the tech you need to do your job 
• Mobile phone bills paid for each month 
• Dental cover and access to health insurance 
• Pension plan 

The opportunity:

• Tailored personal development plans and budget for training to ensure you reach your career ambitions 
• Fast progression opportunities – half of our Senior Management Board joined us as interns and seven of our employees have been featured in PRWeek’s 30 under 30 
• A chance to work for the 2nd top B2B comms agency according to PRWeek Top 150 2021 
• The chance to work with some of the most exciting global brands 

Culture:

• We invest a lot in our company culture and have won awards like Pathfinders ‘Media Employers of the Year’ 
• One of the best maternity and paternity packages in the industry 
• Mental Health Awareness training for each individual 
• Extra days off for big life events such as engagements, civil partnerships and weddings, house purchase and rental moves 
• You can take 12 hours to volunteer each year 
• Sabbatical after 5 years’ service 
• Paid time off to all involved partners for miscarriage and fertility treatment 
• Six-week bereavement leave to be taken in any way you want (all at once or split over a number of years) 
• Regular company and team socials from cookery classes through to The Crystal Maze 

For more information or to apply for this role, please send a cover letter and CV to: opportunities@aspectusgroup.com.

Our Energy & Industrials communications team is on the lookout for hungry, energetic, bright, proactive and ambitious PR professionals at the Account Executive / Senior Account Executive level to join the practice. It is a chance to develop a real career here, with opportunities to learn, excel and progress, while tackling some important and inspiring communications work around the energy transition.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years’ experience in PR and marketing. However, with flexibility in seniority of the role, this is not mandatory. We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic about this sector, with a proactive, open-minded attitude.

We’d be looking for you to:

• Build your media contacts network (we will allocate you budget towards this)
• Carry out regular news monitoring and pitch stories to journalists (whether that be via email, phone or social)
• Support on copywriting (including involvement in client briefing calls) whether that be social posts, press releases, blogs or op-eds
• Communicate and build relationships directly with clients
• Lead on account admin, including monthly reports, call scheduling and updating of press lists
• Support the team by contributing to creative campaign ideas for clients
• Support the team with new business pitches, research, and proposals
• Support the team on competitor analysis and research around industry developments
• Develop strategic understanding of brand, marketing and comms
• Develop understanding of the role of digital communications as a central thread of activity
• Develop personal career path, with close support of your line manager to uncover the best opportunities to aid your growth

What you can expect from us:

Financial benefits:

• A competitive salary (£25k – £29k depending on skills and experience)
• Outstanding work bonus scheme (between £125-£250 each month meaning additional earning potential of £1,500-£3,000 per year)
• Laptop and all the tech you need to do your job
• Mobile phone bills paid for each month
• Dental cover and access to comprehensive private health insurance through Vitality

The opportunity:

• Fast progression opportunities – half of our Senior Management Board joined us as interns
• Tailored personal development plans and budget for training to ensure you reach your career ambitions
• 7 of our employees have been featured in PRWeek’s 30 under 30

Culture:

• Mental Health Awareness training for each individual
• Minimum of one day in the London office per week – providing great flexibility
• Extra days off for big life events such as engagements, civil partnerships and weddings, house purchase and rental moves
• A flexible working approach with core hours
• You can take 12 hours to volunteer each year
• Sabbatical after 5 years’ service
• Paid time off to all involved partners for miscarriage and fertility treatment
• Six-week bereavement leave to be taken in any way you want (all at once or split over a number of years)
• Regular company and team socials from cookery classes through to The Crystal Maze
• Free breakfast on Mondays and free lunch on Fridays
• Fully stocked Aspectus bar open Thursdays and Fridays
• Dog friendly office
• Ability to work from anywhere in August and December
• Opportunity to apply for OUR Travel to Work scheme allowing up to 90 days a year to work abroad
• Opportunity to apply for our office exchange programme

For more information or to apply for this role, please send a cover letter and CV to: opportunities@aspectusgroup.com.

Aspectus Capital Markets is seeking an Account Director to advise a wide range of clients in the Capital Markets space – including the Swiss stock exchange (SIX). We work with UK and international companies, of all sizes, across all sectors of the market. The selected candidate will hold the ultimate responsibility for the provision of excellent client service and securing new business in the investment management space. We are looking for an account director who can join our team to help support the growth of our business. We need someone with experience and senior media contacts in the UK market, who could act as a bolt-on to our existing team. We are looking for someone with a strong interest in Capital Markets and current affairs.

What the job entails:

• We need proven leadership and new business experience
• Expertise in providing senior counsel
• Track record of being the lead advisor with clients and on projects
• Consummate networker that enjoys generating leads
• Leads new business development, generates opportunities, anchoring pitches
• Secures clients and negotiates fees and knows how to do the job
• Commands respect from journalists and bankers/analysts
• Expertise in capital markets
• Excellent knowledge of industry best practice
• Financially literate

What you can expect from us:

Financial benefits:

• Salary between £56k-£60k, depending on experience
• New business bonus scheme
• Retention bonus scheme
• Outstanding work bonus scheme (each month)
• Laptop and all the tech you need to do your job
• Mobile phone bills paid for each month
• Pension plan
• Dental cover and access to Vitality health insurance

The opportunity:

• Fast progression opportunities – half of our Senior Management Board joined us as interns
• Tailored personal development plans and budget for training to ensure you reach your career ambitions
• Seven of our employees have been featured in PRWeek’s 30 under 30
• A chance to work for the 2nd top B2B comms agency according to PRWeek Top 150 2021
• The chance to work with some of the most exciting brands such as CME Group and SIX (the Swiss Stock Exchange)

Culture:

• We invest a lot in our company culture and have won awards like Pathfinders ‘Media Employers of the Year
• One of the best maternity and paternity packages in the industry
• Mental Health Awareness training for each individual
• Extra days off for big life events such as engagements, civil partnerships and weddings, house purchase and rental moves
• Free breakfast on Mondays and free lunch on Fridays
• Fully stocked Aspectus bar open Thursdays and Fridays
• Regular company and team socials from cookery classes through to The Crystal Maze
• Six-week bereavement leave to be taken in any way you want (all at once or split over a number of years)
• Paid time off to all involved partners for miscarriage and fertility treatment
• Sabbatical after 5 years’ service
• You can take 12 hours to volunteer each year

For more information or to apply for this role, please send a cover letter and CV to: opportunities@aspectusgroup.com.