Account Executive, Sport, Ogilvy Ireland

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Wilson Hartnell Irelands largest and one of the longest established PR agencies in Ireland and a part of the Ogilvy global network has a very exciting opportunity for an ambitious creative and highly motivated Account Executive to join its award-winning Sports Marketing and Sponsorship team. The position offers an excellent career opportunity to join our dynamic team working on an outstanding portfolio of Irish and international brand names.

What were looking for:

We are seeking a confident creative and highly capable communications professional with at least one years experience.

The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of the media social and influencer landscape in Ireland and a passion for sport and the latest trends in culture. Someone who will work well in a busy team environment managing multiple projects across various consumer clients at the same time. We are looking for someone who will bring creative ideas to the fore and who will deliver outstanding work and client service across the board.

Salary will be market related reflecting the position the level of experience required as well as each candidates individual skillset and capability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organise and coordinate client activities such as events content shoots and press trips ensuring efficient logistics and adherence to deadlines.
• Manage press office activities including media list development earned media outreach and drafting compelling written materials (e.g. press releases briefing documents media notices).
• Maintain client records and administrative processes demonstrating high organisation and a proactive deadline-focused approach.
• Communicate effectively and personably with clients media and colleagues building strong relationships.
• Show initiative and sound judgment in day-to-day tasks contributing to problem-solving and demonstrating accountability with increasing independence.
• Actively engage in AI upskilling and leverage WPP Open AI platforms while supporting financial administration and new business development efforts.

WHAT YOULL BRING:

• Early career PR agency experience ideally within sport consumer or culture sectors.
• A naturally digitally and social media savvy individual with a passion for cultural trends.
• Excellent copywriting skills and a strong understanding of earned-first media.
• Highly organised detail-oriented and adept at managing multiple tasks with a deadline-focused approach.
• A proactive solution-oriented mindset demonstrating sound judgment and accountability.
• Personable and possessing strong communication skills for effective client and media engagement.
• Foundational knowledge of core social media platforms and an interest in AI tools for PR.
• Eagerness to learn about measurement evaluation and demonstrating campaign impact.
• Proven initiative and ability to work with increasing independence knowing when to seek guidance.