Babel, the technology PR and integrated comms agency, is looking for an experienced Campaign Director with technology sector experience and an entrepreneurial mindset to join its team in London. The agency works with a mix of impressive technology clients and has built one of the best reputations in the industry for delivering impactful, creative and strategic communications campaigns. At Babel, we pride ourselves on offering an entrepreneurial environment, rewarding creative ideas and campaign results. W-e place a high value on employee diversity, intellectual curiosity and real work/life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Taking ownership of specific campaign areas or whole client programmes
• Formal line management and mentoring responsibilities
• Leading an agency-wide initiative of your choice
• Leading/supporting strategic PR discussions and creative proposal development
• Media and analyst relations, driving social media outreach where applicable
• Content development across a variety of formats and ensuring the team is producing client-ready content
• Regular involvement in new business and the agency’s marketing campaign

Preferred experience and skills

• Possesses solid technology sector experience – with particular interest in telco, cyber, fintech and wider enterprise tech
• New business experience – both from an organic growth, prospect management, pitch development and delivery focus
• Interested in industry events and networking opportunities
• Confident in identifying unique pitch angles for clients, that go above and beyond the press release schedule and supporting the team in channelling the same approach
• Excellent knowledge of the media landscape and key industry trends
• Editorial mindset with the ability to predict audience preferences
• Technology & digitally savvy and ability to deep-dive into client specialty areas
• Able to demonstrate & provide examples of media relations skills and industry contacts
• Excellent verbal presentation skills and a fantastic phone manner – chatty, likeable, confident and convincing
• Superb writing skills with a meticulous eye for detail, language and grammar
• Strong business acumen and project management skills
• Focused on organic growth, spotting opportunities to cross-sell / upsell and manage the proposal development
• Content development and marketing experience for a business audience
• Strong administrative, organisational and time management skills – ideal candidate has experience with work flow and/or project management software
• Self-motivated, able to continuously drive opportunities for clients
• Entrepreneurial, full of energy & enthusiasm with strong interpersonal skills
• Sense of responsibility and integrity
• Willing to tackle new challenges, operate with unknowns and have a positive, energetic “can-do” attitude

About Babel PR

Babel is a top independent B2B technology public relations agency. The agency works with UK, US and global technology companies involved in exciting technology transformations, from green tech, cybersecurity and mobile and telecoms, to marketing, advertising, retail, fintech, broadcast, ecommerce and enterprise technologies. Our services include PR brand strategy, media relations, content development, digital and social engagement, event management, podcasts and media training.

We are renowned for our training programme. Babel is recognised by the PRCA, the world’s largest PR professional body, as the CPD highest achiever in 2021 and 2022.

We achieve a work life balance. The agency closes its office early on Friday, daily wellbeing breaks, extended lunch breaks, two WFH days, and reduced working hours over the summer period. The company has a dedicated social team and arranges team socials, client and journalist lunches, drinks and Babel parties. In 2022, the company took the entire team to Amsterdam. 

Our benefits are competitive and we give our staff a day off for their birthday, wellbeing time, incremental loyalty days and a volunteering day. Parental leave and return to work package above and beyond the industry standard and a paid sabbatical after three years of service. Other perks include free eye tests, cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket travel loan.

To learn more about Babel and our company culture, you can take a look at our, LinkedIn and Twitter profiles or listen to our Digital Communicators Podcast.

• SALARY: £52,000 depending on experience.
• LOCATION: Our office is located near Great Portland Street in London and we work from the office three days per week.
• DEADLINE: 1st September 2023
• APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To apply for this role please email recruitment@babelpr.com with a CV and cover letter.

Please note that we are currently unable to sponsor visa applications

WHY US:

● 24 days of holiday per annum which includes a birthday holiday, a wellbeing/duvet day, and three days over the Christmas to New Year period. Plus the usual 8 bank/public holidays.
● A strong focus on work-life balance, early finish on Fridays, extended lunch breaks to pursue personal interests, and reduced working hours during quieter periods
● A paid sabbatical after every three years of service
● Competitive salary and fast-tracked career advancement.
● Performance-related bonus (5% Account Manager, 10% Account Director)
● Recruitment and new business bonuses
● Parental leave and return to work package above and beyond the industry standard
● Interest-free season ticket travel loan, free eye tests, cycle to work scheme and pension as standard
● Babel summer party and yacht party in Barcelona
● Regular team social outings and events, along with pool and table football competitions in the office
● A bespoke training development programme to enable all employees to achieve long-term positions within the agency, while at the same time fulfilling key areas of interest
● Extensive company-wide training focused on business, management and leadership skills as well as ample PR skills training via the PRCA and CIPR, as well as other external trainers

Babel, the technology PR and integrated comms agency, is looking for an experienced Account Director with technology sector experience and an entrepreneurial mindset to join its team in London. The agency works with a mix of impressive technology clients and has built one of the best reputations in the industry for delivering impactful, creative and strategic communications campaigns. At Babel, we pride ourselves on offering an entrepreneurial environment, rewarding creative ideas and campaign results. We place a high value on employee diversity, intellectual curiosity and real work/life balance.

PRIORITY SKILLS:

● Smart with an excellent academic record
● Creative and able to demonstrate superb writing skills
● Entrepreneurial; with excellent oral communication skills
● Full of energy & enthusiasm with strong interpersonal skills
● Technology & Digitally savvy and ability to deep-dive into client specialty areas
● Organised, with great time management skills
● Looking to excel in their career
● Willing to tackle new challenges, operate with unknowns and have a “can-do” attitude
● Able to demonstrate & provide examples of media relations skills and industry contacts

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Taking ownership of specific campaign areas or whole client programmes
● Formal mentoring responsibilities and line management
● Leading an agency-wide initiative of your choice
● Involvement in strategic PR discussions and creative proposal development
● Media relations and social media outreach
● Content development across a variety of formats
● Regular involvement in new business and the agency’s marketing campaign
● Working with a variety of PR suppliers including photographers and video production companies

WHY US:

● 24 days of holiday per annum which includes a birthday holiday, a wellbeing/duvet day, and three days over the Christmas to New Year period. Plus the usual 8 bank/public holidays.
● A strong focus on work-life balance, early finish on Fridays, extended lunch breaks to pursue personal interests, and reduced working hours during quieter periods
● A paid sabbatical after every three years of service
● Competitive salary and fast-tracked career advancement.
● Performance-related bonus (5% Account Manager, 10% Account Director)
● Recruitment and new business bonuses
● Interest-free season ticket travel loan, free eye tests, cycle to work scheme and pension as standard
● Parental leave and return to work package above and beyond the industry standard
● Babel summer party and yacht party in Barcelona
● Regular team social outings and events, along with pool and table football competitions in the office
● A bespoke training development programme to enable all employees to achieve long-term positions within the agency, while at the same time fulfilling key areas of interest
● Extensive company-wide training focused on business, management and leadership skills as well as ample PR skills training via the PRCA and CIPR, as well as other external trainers

Babel, the technology PR and integrated comms agency, is looking for an experienced Campaign Manager with technology sector experience and an entrepreneurial mindset to join its team in London. The agency works with a mix of impressive technology clients and has built one of the best reputations in the industry for delivering impactful, creative and strategic communications campaigns. Everything from our campaigns to our training and development programmes has been recognised through various awards programmes. At Babel, we pride ourselves on offering an entrepreneurial environment, rewarding creative ideas and campaign results. We place a high value on employee diversity, intellectual curiosity and real work/life balance.

PRIORITY SKILLS:

● Editorial mindset with the ability to predict audience preferences
● Excellent knowledge of the media landscape and key industry trends
● Great media contacts
● Solid technology sector experience
● Solid digital and social media experience, or interest to expand experience here
● Smart, creative and strategic
● Full of energy & enthusiasm
● Kindness, respect & consideration for others
● Self-motivated, able to continuously drive opportunities for clients
● Entrepreneurial; looking to excel in their career
● A growth mindset – a “can-do” attitude
● Focused on organic growth, spotting opportunities to cross-sell / upsell
● New business experience
● Team management and international coordination
● Organised, attention to detail

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Taking ownership of specific campaign areas or whole client programmes - whichever you feel you are ready for: we will support and mentor you
● Formal mentoring responsibilities or line management
● Leading an agency-wide initiative of your choice
● Involvement in strategic PR discussions and creative proposal development
● Media relations and social media outreach
● Content development across a variety of formats
● Regular involvement in new business and the agency’s marketing campaign
● Working with a variety of PR suppliers including photographers and video production companies

WHY US:

● 24 days of holiday per annum which includes a birthday holiday, a wellbeing/duvet day, and three days over the Christmas to New Year period. Plus the usual 8 bank/public holidays.
● A strong focus on work-life balance, early finish on Fridays, extended lunch breaks to pursue personal interests, and reduced working hours during quieter periods
● A paid sabbatical after every three years of service
● Competitive salary and fast-tracked career advancement.
● Performance-related bonus (5% Account Manager, 10% Account Director)
● Recruitment and new business bonuses
● Interest-free season ticket travel loan, free eye tests, cycle to work scheme and pension as standard
● Babel summer party and yacht party in Barcelona
● Parental leave and return to work package above and beyond the industry standard
● Regular team social outings and events, along with pool and table football competitions in the office
● A bespoke training development programme to enable all employees to achieve long-term positions within the agency, while at the same time fulfilling key areas of interest
● Extensive company-wide training focused on business, management and leadership skills as well as ample PR skills training via the PRCA and CIPR, as well as other external trainers

Babel, the technology PR and integrated comms agency, is looking for an experienced Senior Campaign Manager with technology sector experience and an entrepreneurial mindset to join its team in London. The agency works with a mix of impressive technology clients and has built one of the best reputations in the industry for delivering impactful, creative and strategic communications campaigns. At Babel, we pride ourselves on offering an entrepreneurial environment, rewarding creative ideas and campaign results. We place a high value on employee diversity, intellectual curiosity and real work/life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Taking ownership of specific campaign areas or whole client programmes - whichever you feel you are ready for: we will support and mentor you
• Formal line management and mentoring responsibilities
• Leading/supporting an agency-wide initiative of your choice
• Involvement in strategic PR discussions and creative proposal development
• Media and analyst relations, supporting social media outreach where applicable
• Content development across a variety of formats
• Regular involvement in new business and the agency’s marketing campaign

Preferred experience and skills:

• Possesses technology sector experience – with particular interest in telco, cyber, fintech and wider enterprise tech
• Knowledge of the media landscape and key industry trends, with solid relationships established
• Editorial mindset with the ability to predict audience preferences
• Technology & digitally savvy and ability to deep-dive into client specialty areas
• Able to demonstrate & provide examples of media relations skills and industry contacts
• Excellent verbal presentation skills and a fantastic phone manner – chatty, likeable, confident and convincing
• Superb writing skills with a meticulous eye for detail, language and grammar
• Business acumen and project management skills
• An eye for organic growth, spotting opportunities to cross-sell / upsell
• Content development and marketing experience for a business audience
• Strong administrative, organisational and time management skills – ideal candidate has experience with work flow and/or project management software
• Self-motivated, able to continuously drive opportunities for clients
• Entrepreneurial, full of energy & enthusiasm with strong interpersonal skills
• Sense of responsibility and integrity
• Willing to tackle new challenges, operate with unknowns and have a positive, energetic “can-do” attitude

About Babel PR

Babel is a top independent B2B technology public relations agency. The agency works with UK, US and global technology companies involved in exciting technology transformations, from green tech, cybersecurity and mobile and telecoms, to marketing, advertising, retail, fintech, broadcast, ecommerce and enterprise technologies. Our services include PR brand strategy, media relations, content development, digital and social engagement, event management, podcasts and media training.

We are renowned for our training programme. Babel is recognised by the PRCA, the world’s largest PR professional body, as the CPD highest achiever in 2021 and 2022.

We achieve a work life balance. The agency closes its office early on Friday, daily wellbeing breaks, extended lunch breaks, two WFH days, and reduced working hours over the summer period. The company has a dedicated social team and arranges team socials, client and journalist lunches, drinks and Babel parties. In 2022, the company took the entire team to Amsterdam. 

Our benefits are competitive and we give our staff a day off for their birthday, wellbeing time, incremental loyalty days and a volunteering day. Parental leave and return to work package above and beyond the industry standard and a paid sabbatical after three years of service. Other perks include free eye tests, cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket travel loan.

To learn more about Babel and our company culture, you can take a look at our Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter profiles or listen to our Digital Communicators Podcast.

• SALARY: £45,000 depending on experience.
• LOCATION: Our office is located near Great Portland Street in London and we work from the office three days per week.
• DEADLINE: 1st September 2023
• APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To apply for this role please email recruitment@babelpr.com with a CV and cover letter.

Please note that we are currently unable to sponsor visa applications

WHY US:

● 24 days of holiday per annum which includes a birthday holiday, a wellbeing/duvet day, and three days over the Christmas to New Year period. Plus the usual 8 bank/public holidays.
● A strong focus on work-life balance, early finish on Fridays, extended lunch breaks to pursue personal interests, and reduced working hours during quieter periods
● A paid sabbatical after every three years of service
● Competitive salary and fast-tracked career advancement.
● Performance-related bonus (5% Account Manager, 10% Account Director)
● Recruitment and new business bonuses
● Interest-free season ticket travel loan, free eye tests, cycle to work scheme and pension as standard
● Babel summer party and yacht party in Barcelona
● Parental leave and return to work package above and beyond the industry standard
● Regular team social outings and events, along with pool and table football competitions in the office
● A bespoke training development programme to enable all employees to achieve long-term positions within the agency, while at the same time fulfilling key areas of interest
● Extensive company-wide training focused on business, management and leadership skills as well as ample PR skills training via the PRCA and CIPR, as well as other external trainers

Babel, the technology PR and integrated comms agency, is looking for an experienced Senior Account Executive with technology sector experience and an entrepreneurial mindset to join its team in London. The agency works with a mix of impressive technology clients and has built one of the best reputations in the industry for delivering impactful, creative and strategic communications campaigns. Everything from our
campaigns to our training and development programmes has been recognised through various awards programmes. At Babel, we pride ourselves on offering an entrepreneurial environment, rewarding creative ideas and campaign results. We place a high value on employee diversity, intellectual curiosity and real work/life balance.

PRIORITY SKILLS:

● Smart with an excellent academic record
● Creative and able to demonstrate superb writing skills
● Entrepreneurial with Excellent oral communication skills
● Full of energy & enthusiasm with Strong interpersonal skills
● Technology & Digitally savvy and have
● Organised with great time management skills
● Looking to excel in their career
● Willing to tackle new challenges, operate with unknowns and have a “can-do” attitude
● Able to demonstrate & provide examples of media relations skills and industry contacts

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Taking ownership of specific campaign areas or whole client programmes whichever you feel you are ready for: we will support and mentor you
● Formal mentoring responsibilities or line management
● Leading an agency-wide initiative of your choice
● Involvement in strategic PR discussions and creative proposal development
● Media relations and social media outreach
● Content development across a variety of formats
● Regular involvement in new business and the agency’s marketing campaign
● Working with a variety of PR suppliers including photographers and video production
companies

WHY US:

● 24 days of holiday per annum which includes a birthday holiday, a wellbeing/duvet day, and three days over the Christmas to New Year period. Plus the usual 8 bank/public holidays.
● A strong focus on work-life balance, early finish on Fridays, extended lunch breaks to pursue personal interests, and reduced working hours during quieter periods
● A paid sabbatical after every three years of service
● Competitive salary and fast-tracked career advancement.
● Performance-related bonus (5% Account Manager, 10% Account Director)
● Recruitment and new business bonuses
● Interest-free season ticket travel loan, free eye tests, cycle to work scheme and pension as standard
● Babel summer party and yacht party in Barcelona
● Regular team social outings and events, along with pool and table football competitions in the office
● Parental leave and return to work package above and beyond the industry standard
● A bespoke training development programme to enable all employees to achieve long-term positions within the agency, while at the same time fulfilling key areas of interest
● Extensive company-wide training focused on business, management and leadership skills as well as ample PR skills training via the PRCA and CIPR, as well as other external trainers

Babel PR, a top B2B technology PR agency based in central London, is looking for a Marketing and Business Development Manager.  The candidate should have existing marketing, business development and content experience.

PRIORITY SKILLS:

• Experience working in business development, marketing or PR in an agency environment
• A strategic and proactive approach to business development
• Excellent verbal presentation skills and a fantastic phone manner – chatty, likeable, confident and convincing
• Superb writing skills with a meticulous eye for detail, language and grammar
• Strong business acumen and project management skills
• A proactive, energetic and can-do attitude
• Content development and marketing experience for a business audience
• Strong administrative, organisational and time management skills – ideal candidate has experience with work flow and/or project management software
• Sense of responsibility and integrity
• Marketing strategy development and budget experience, including return on investment reporting
• An understanding of the consultancy sector would be ideal
• Knowledge or interest in the technology sector is also desirable
• Being digitally and socially savvy is essential

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identification of new business opportunities
  • Working with Babel’s sector heads to identify companies with a current or mid-term requirement for communications services
  • Identifying, establishing and building relationships with the individuals within those companies who have decision making responsibility
  • Ensuring Babel is front of mind with those individuals when they are seeking communications services
• Qualification of inbound leads - working with Babel’s sector heads and MD to properly qualify inbound leads against pre-defined criteria
• Creating and maintaining an effective CRM system to build contacts, track leads, record interactions and monitor progress against targets
• Working with sector heads to build and maintain a ‘library’ of core materials to ensure efficient, effective and timely responses to RFIs/RFPs
• Babel promotion
  • Content development and marketing for a business audience with the ability to create case studies, award entries, whitepapers and social posts
  • Ensuring the company’s voice is heard across social channels, through organic and paid promotion
  • Podcast theme development, booking guests and supporting production
  • Liaison with EMEA and global agency partners and involvement in joint marketing activities
  • Proactively securing editorial and executive speaking opportunities, alongside event attendance and coordination
• Coordination and delivery of new business and client mailers – managing cadence, lists and content
• Supporting the new business team with research, project management tasks and timing (including managing designer)
• Regular KPI updates and presentations to directors, including awareness of sales projections and targets alongside Finance Manager

ABOUT BABEL

• Babel is a top independent B2B technology public relations agency. The agency works with UK, US and global technology companies involved in exciting technology transformations, from green tech, cybersecurity and mobile and telecoms, to marketing, advertising, retail, fintech, broadcast, ecommerce and enterprise technologies. Our services include PR brand strategy, media relations, content development, digital and social engagement, event management, podcasts and media training.
• We are renowned for our training programme. Babel is recognised by the PRCA, the world’s largest PR professional body, as the CPD highest achiever in 2021 and 2022.
• We achieve a work life balance. The agency closes its office early on Friday, daily wellbeing breaks, extended lunch breaks, two WFH days, and reduced working hours over the summer period. The company has a dedicated social team and arranges team socials, client and journalist lunches, drinks and Babel parties. In 2022, the company took the entire team to Amsterdam. 
• Our benefits are competitive and we give our staff a day off for their birthday, wellbeing time, incremental loyalty days and a volunteering day. Parental leave and return to work package above and beyond the industry standard and a paid sabbatical after three years of service. Other perks include free eye tests, cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket travel loan.

SALARY: £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.

LOCATION: Our office is located near Great Portland Street in London and we work from the office three days per week.

DEADLINE: 31 August 2023

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To apply for this role please email recruitment@babelpr.com with a CV and cover letter.

Please note that we are currently unable to sponsor visa applications

Babel PR are looking to recruit PR Consultants who have existing PR, marketing or journalism experience to start from September / October 2023. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, and the hiring process will involve a written exercise.

ROLE SUMMARY:

A key part of the role will involve speaking to clients, calling journalists with relevant news angles, copywriting, monitoring digital platforms, and updating reports. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. We are also looking for drive, energy, creativity and strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

SALARY:

For this entry-level position, the salary is £24,500 (plus a 5% performance bonus, and pension after three months), rising to £28,000 after 8 to 12 months (subject to performance). The probationary period is for six months. New business and recruitment bonuses are available.

THE ROLE - main responsibilities:

* Daily research using the agency’s digital tools to keep abreast of trending topics and opportunities for clients.
* Developing creative campaign ideas and contributing in team meetings and company brainstorms. Curiosity and a thirst for knowledge is key.
* Developing relationships and phone pitching journalists who work for technology publications.
* Copywriting and correct grammar and appropriate use of punctuation is essential.
* Daily reporting tasks include coverage monitoring and preparing monthly reports, meeting agendas and actions. Organisation and attention to detail is key.
* Guiding and advising clients on a daily basis.
* Implementing social media and digital campaigns.
* Event management assistance for podcasts, webinars and trade shows.

EXTENSIVE TRAINING, BENEFITS & SOCIALS

* Training: Babel is recognised by the PRCA, the world’s largest PR professional body, as the PRCA's CPD highest achiever in 2021 and 2022. Babel’s extensive inhouse and external training programme is focused on PR skills training and business skills training and training sessions include media relations, content development, creativity, project management and effective leadership. In addition, monthly coaching sessions focus on accelerate your career as well as daily line management support.
* Work/life balance: Babel offers early Friday office closure, extended lunch breaks, two WFH days (after training induction period), daily wellbeing breaks and reduced working hours over the summer period. The company has a dedicated social team and arranges team socials, client and journalist lunches, drinks and Babel parties.
* Other benefits: Competitive holiday allowance, including a birthday day off, wellbeing time, incremental loyalty days and a volunteering day. Parental leave and return to work package above and beyond the industry standard. We offer paid sabbatical after three years of service. Other perks include free eye tests, cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket travel loan.

ABOUT BABEL

* Babel is the communications agency for brands within the digital economy. We work with UK, US and global technology start-ups, market challengers and established brands to create and deliver impactful, integrated PR and marketing communications.
* Babel's clients are involved in exciting technology transformations, from green tech, cybersecurity and mobile and telecoms, to marketing, advertising, retail, fintech, broadcast, ecommerce and enterprise technologies.
* Babel's services are expansive and include PR brand strategy, media relations, content creation, digital and social engagement, event management, podcasts, media training and website development.
* The company prides itself on offering an entrepreneurial environment and we place a high value on employee diversity, kindness, respect and consideration for others. Our team describe Babel’s business values as hungry, honest and hard working. Our culture thrives on our thirst to achieve the best results for our clients and work as a collaborative team. We prioritise the wellbeing, happiness and career development of our staff to ensure we continue to be a leading London technology PR agency.

TO APPLY:

To apply for the Consultant position at Babel please send your CV and answers to these three compulsory questions (up to 250 words each) to recruitment@babelpr.com

The questions are:
1. Why are you interested in applying for a tech PR agency role?
2. Reviewing the ‘Main Responsibilities’ section, what interests you the most about this role and why?
3. Tell us about a recent PR campaign that sparked your interest and why?

How to send your application:
Email address: recruitment@babelpr.com 
Email subject line: Application for Consultant role – Firstname Surname.
Covering letter with the answers to our three compulsory questions can be send in the body of the email or attached as a PDF.
CV – please attach as a PDF.