Account Executive

About Here Be Dragons

Here Be Dragons is an award winning creative communications agency based in Shoreditch and, having just been named as one of the few PR agencies to watch in 2025 by The Drum, we punch well above our size when it comes to both our clients and the work we put out.

Here Be Dragons is more than just a name (it comes from old maps, you know) It is a philosophy on how we see the world, a framework on how we approach our work, a set of principles for our internal culture and a statement of intent for the type of bold work we want to produce.

Our work is bold, creative (obvs) and full of fire. Our clients are not limited by industry, and while the world of earned media is our bread and butter, we don’t limit ourselves to the traditional ways of PR to land good stories or results for the brands we work on - using influencers, OOH and social-first content in many of our campaigns.

We are entering into an exciting era of agency growth, and looking for an experienced Account Director to join us on that journey.

If you are a person looking to make your mark in one of London’s most exciting agencies, sick of working on campaigns that feel a bit cringe or you’re tired of feeling that you can’t make an impact - this role is for you.

The Role

As an Account Executive in Here Be Dragons, we will expect you to do the following:

Media & Influencer Relations

• Loves to get on the phones and enjoys the buzz of a media sell-in 
• Is starting to build a black book of media contacts across various media verticals
• Has experience of working with influencers
• Can compile media lists, press releases and media pitches to a high standard
• Enjoys learning about the media, being the first to find new contacts, going on media meets and sharing that knowledge with their colleagues and clients 
  

Client Handling

• Attend client calls and meetings when necessary, and support the Account Manager as the client’s go to person
• Work with the wider team to support on events, shoots, campaign launches, influencer gifting etc. 
• Work with the team on planning by helping with background research, media audits, etc. 

Account Management 

• Be organised, process driven and structured in your approach to getting work done
• Understands the importance of WIP documents, coverage reporting, press watches, call notes etc. and can deliver them with care and on time
• Can carry out account admin like booking couriers, media/influencer send outs etc. 
• Has experience of a busy team and is used to working alongside and supporting senior team members to get the job done 
• Is excellent at managing their own time, and loves a to-do list 

Agency Development:

• Uphold the Here Be Dragons values - Curious, Courageous, Compassion and Good Vibes Only 
• Working closely with the SLT to develop and run our agency social media accounts (TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn)

The Ideal New Dragon

• Will have six months to a year in a fast paced, creative PR agency at Account Executive or intern level 
• Is a person who is looking to make their mark, is proactive and loves to get involved in any way they can 
• Be someone who thrives in a buzzy, fast paced environment and can keep a calm, steady head when it gets busy
• Adores culture, learning about the world, and strives do things differently 
  

And, finally...

We work hard but we like to enjoy life, so work life balance is pretty important to us, which means we are generally out of the office by 6.01pm most days.

We like to spend time together and catch-up about things that aren’t status reports, coverage trackers or planning decks, so regularly organise cultural days out, team training sessions and after work drinks.

We are based in Shoreditch, East London, where we have a lovely two storey office with lots of natural light and exposed brickwork. We work there 3 days a week, and work from home on Mondays and Fridays.

You can find out more from our recent TikTok here. 

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Benefits

Art Pass, subscription to Calm, additional day off for your Birthday, Macbook, 25 days holidays (plus bank holidays, plus the time between Christmas and New Years), monthly wellness allowance of £15, access to Self Space, Work from anywhere.

Interested?

Please contact us via contact@herebedragons.co