&Smyth Creative Communications

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WE ARE HIRING! Senior Account Executive / Account Manager

&Smyth is on the lookout for a Senior Account Executive or Account Manager to join our team of naturally curious and clever communicators.

About &Smyth

&Smyth is an award-winning boutique communications consultancy located in the heart of Stoneybatter in Dublin 7. Our small, but agile team offers communications services to a wide range of organisations, brands and events in the Irish agri-food and drink industry. These include Bord Bia, Certified Irish Angus; Cybercolors; McCormack’s Farm; MSD Animal Health; and Rye River Brewing.

Outside of agri-food, we also work with a number of disruptive Irish innovators including animation studio, Kavaleer Productions and leading offsite manufacturer, ESS Modular. We also manage the communications activity for a number of annual events including Bord Bia Bloom, the Agricultural Science Association Conference and Bord Bia’s Annual Foodservice Seminar.

Job Spec

This an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual with good instincts and a strong work ethic. The ideal person for this job should embody the core values which the &Smyth team demonstrates across the business.

The candidate should be:

The ideal person for this job should embody the core values which the &Smyth team demonstrates across the business. The candidate should be:

  • Authentic – transparent; real; honest; genuine; reliable and collaborative

  • Clever – strategic; creative; intelligent; innovative and informed

  • Effective – have an ability to effect change; make an impact; get results;

and solve problems

  • Energetic – have a positive attitude; an enthusiastic outlook; and a

dynamic approach

The role will include:

  • Working closely with our clients to develop strategies and creative communications solutions

  • Project management, planning and budget management

  • Research and gathering insights

  • Media relations and copywriting

  • Content creation and social media management

  • Identifying and briefing experts and brand ambassadors

  • Event management and logistics

Required Skills:

  • Minimum 2-3 years’ experience working in communications or a related field and a relevant third level qualification

  • Highly organised with an ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines

  • Excellent writing skills in various formats including press materials, blog posts, case studies and social media

  • Strong digital marketing skills including content creation and community management across all available social media channels

  • An excellent knowledge of the Irish media landscape and strong media relations skills

  • An inquisitive mind and an ability to work independently to identify opportunities for clients and projects

Employee Benefits

  • Competitive Salary

  • 25 days annual leave

  • Hybrid Working Policy

  • Continuous Professional Development

  • Access to complimentary Yoga Classes in the Elbow Room

  • Travel Saver Tickets

  • Bike to Work Scheme

  • Networking & Collaboration Opportunities in Spade Enterprise Centre

Salary & Title

-   We are open to applications for either Senior Account Executive or Account Manager, depending on the level of experience of the candidate

-    Salary and benefits will be commensurate with the level of experience of the candidate

To apply:

Email your CV and cover letter to aoife@andsmyth.ie

Closing date:

Wednesday 16th February 2022

Connect with &Smyth on social media @andsmythpr