Account Executive / Senior Account Executive
- Location: London
- Salary: £26,000 (starting) plus benefits for Account Executive & £30,000 (starting), plus benefits for Senior Account Executive
We are looking for an Account Executive / Senior Account Executive who is enthusiastic about the music industry and eager to start or grow a career in PR and communications.
About the Role
Fourth Pillar is the only strategic communications firm dedicated to supporting and advising companies in the business of music and entertainment, combining a deep industry knowledge with specialist skills in corporate and financial communications.
Founded in 2021 and led by two respected, senior industry professionals with backgrounds in global PR agencies and high-profile music organisations, we are trusted advisors to a wide range of international clients who are pioneering growth and new developments in one of the most exciting industries around.
Our roster spans record companies, music publishers, collection societies, music tech businesses, finance specialists, copyright investors, industry advisors and trade organisations.
As a team, we are professional, collaborative and ambitious – but we are also music lovers who enjoy working together and want to contribute to the industry’s success.
Fourth Pillar is based in The Ministry, a shared workspace for the creative and technology industries located in London, SE1, which is part of the Ministry of Sound group.Unlike many larger agencies, you’ll work directly with the founders and senior leadership team from day one, gaining exposure to strategic counsel, client management, media engagement and business development activities.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for an Account Executive / Senior Account Executive who is enthusiastic about the music industry and eager to start or grow a career in PR and communications. This is a chance to join a fast growing agency where you’ll work directly with senior professionals, gain wide-ranging experience across client accounts and have early opportunities to take responsibility.As a growing agency, we can offer outstanding opportunities for progression. Successful candidates will have the chance to take on increasing levels of responsibility, build direct client relationships and play a meaningful role in our continued growth.
You will get to work with innovative music and entertainment companies at the forefront of their fields – whether that’s global rightsholders, fast-growth startups or internationally renowned organisations.
- Support the development and delivery of impactful B2B PR and communications campaigns.
- Draft clear and engaging copy, including press releases, media pitches, reports, social posts and client updates.
- Help maintain accurate media lists, coverage trackers and events calendars.
- Build and nurture media and industry contacts, pitching stories and supporting interview opportunities.
- Research and identify new media and public-facing opportunities, including features, events and industry milestones and by staying on top of the news agenda.
- Support the day-to-day running of client accounts, including preparing agendas, reports and briefing documents.
- Contribute ideas to new business activity and to Fourth Pillar’s own growth initiatives.
- Contribute positively to the company’s ambitions and initiatives to promote and improve the way that we work as we continue to grow.
- Support senior management in ensuring company processes are in place and share ideas on how we can evolve these.
- Work with senior team members to develop a strong understanding of the global music business and the key organisations, trends and stakeholders shaping the industry.
About You
- A strong communicator and natural storyteller, with excellent writing skills.
- Organised, proactive and able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
- A self-starter and collaborative team player who can build strong relationships at all levels.
- Confident, pragmatic and keen to learn, with a positive ‘can do’ approach.
- Interested in the music industry, media and communications, with genuine passion for music of all kinds.
- Comfortable using social media and the latest digital tools. A good working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential.
- Curious about emerging communications technologies and comfortable using digital platforms and productivity tools.
- For Account Executive candidates, previous internships, placement years or up to one year’s experience in PR, communications, media, music or a related field is beneficial, but not essential.
- For Senior Account Executive candidates, you will typically have 18-24 months or more relevant experience, with evidence of managing projects independently and developing media relationships.
- Passionate about music – whether it’s Punk or Pop, Blues or Bluegrass, Goth or Garage. Anything goes!
At Fourth Pillar, progression is based on ability, contribution and ambition. As a growing business, we are committed to helping team members develop quickly, providing direct access to senior leaders, meaningful client exposure and opportunities to take on increasing responsibility as their careers develop.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, discretionary bonus and pension contribution.
- Hybrid working model: part home-based, part office-based in Central London.
- Access to The Ministry workspace (part of the Ministry of Sound group), which includes a state-of-the-art gym, café, bar and regular live events.
- Annual music allowance (e.g. for digital music subscriptions or gig tickets).
- Dedicated training and development budget – whether for music business courses or PR training.
- The opportunity to learn directly from senior professionals and to grow quickly within a dynamic, ambitious agency.
Fourth Pillar operates a hybrid model of working; this role will be part home-based, part office-based (in Central London). Fourth Pillar is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Applicants must prove that they have the right to work in the UK.
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