Account Coordinator (Digital & Communications)

Location: Remote work until it is safe to return to the office, then London (closest tube station: Liverpool Street)
Start Date: As soon as possible

Overview

We’re seeking an Account Coordinator (Digital & Communications) to help us deliver on projects for a range of public and private-sector clients, globally. Organisation and proactive follow-through are absolutely critical in this role. As a small and nimble company, we count on every team member to keep up-to-speed with all aspects of a project.

Here’s what we care about:

• Delivering high-quality work
• Building a dynamic team with a diversity of backgrounds and skillsets
• Working for incredible clients that have an impact on their countries, sectors and communities

Here’s what we don’t care about:

• How many A-Levels you have, and what grades you got
• Whether you went to university, and if so, what you studied

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Someone who has ideally worked or interned in a digital or communications agency, or in a digital or communications role in-house at a company or campaign
• Someone who understands social media
• Someone who is hungry to learn and build new skills
• Someone who is very organised and is good at keeping track of multiple projects and deadlines
• Someone who has a basic understanding of data analysis and skills using Excel
• Someone who has an extremely high level of attention to detail
• Someone who is willing to “muck in” and who understands that not all tasks are exciting or glamorous
• Someone with the ability to think on their feet and grasp new concepts they aren’t already familiar with
• Someone who bounces back from mistakes and learns from feedback

Here’s what you would be doing:

Contributing to the delivery of digital marketing and communications projects for a range of clients including public sector organisations, NGOs, and multinational companies, by:

• Conducting background research;
• Writing social media and blog content;
• Managing projects using project management software, keeping records of tasks assigned to various team members, and keeping filing systems organised;
• Helping to deliver client reports by using social media management and digital analytics toolsets;
• Coordinating with our team of designers to manage the creation of social media graphics and keep them organised;
• Preparing and managing ad campaigns by creating targeting parameters and drafting and uploading ad creative;
• Preparing social media analytics reports, drawing on data from a range of platforms;
• Contributing to our clients’ digital marketing and communications strategy.

English language fluency is a requirement. Additional language skills (particularly French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic) would be a plus.

Work Permission

You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Compensation

To be discussed, in line with industry standards.

About Atalanta
Atalanta is a mission-driven firm with extensive advocacy, campaigning and strategic communications expertise. We work with inspirational leaders and global organisations - whether in the philanthropic, corporate or political fields - to amplify the impact of their work. We help them shape public opinion, run for political office, raise awareness of global issues, and mobilise communities and funding for their initiatives. Using traditional and digital communications skills, we give our partners and clients a platform to change the world.

Equal Opportunity

Atalanta is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We strongly believe that diversity in the workplace is an asset both to our organisation and for our ability to deliver for our diverse client base.

How to Apply

Please submit a brief (max 700 word) explanation about why what we have described above sounds like you along with two references on this form by Friday 21 August. The references do not need to be from prior jobs – they can be teachers, coaches, or even family friends. You also do not need to send us your CV.