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Application Deadline: 15 NovemberDepartment: Lifestyle, Hospitality & TravelLocation: AKA LondonAbout AKA AKA is a London-based communications agency that services every aspect of today's complex and always evolving media. We live and breathe great stories about food, drink, travel, hospitality and wellness on both local and global levels. We are fiercely independent and fully integrated, delivering tailored public relations, marketing consultancy, powerful digital and social media management, synergistic partnerships, high profile event production, and business development.Here at AKA, we employ experienced digital creatives and public relations strategists who are fluent in the language and culture of food, drink, travel and wellness. We strongly believe in a non-hierarchical and inclusive culture here at AKA, we give our team the space to think creatively. We know how influencers and journalists think and have extensive networks within both the media and in the wider industry.We are a boutique PR and Communications agency with a strong global network, creating bespoke strategies, brand positioning, and high-impact media coverage for our clients, who include five-star hotels, luxury resorts, fine dining establishments, and premium travel experiences.TasksManage reports and clipping client coverage Assist the account team in servicing their clients Help draft newsworthy press releases and pitches Assist in dealing with journalist requests such as images and prices Assist in creating bookings and itineraries for journalist press visits Support in hosting media events where appropriate Support with day-to-day office managementRequirementsAttention to detail is key – this role is a key administrative support on the team Awareness of hospitality and lifestyle brands an advantage. A deep interest in premium hospitality is important Working knowledge of the media A concise writing style, and the ability to work quickly and stick to a brief – good knowledge of MacBook’s an advantage Good time and project management skills Polished presentation and communication skills Faultless grammar, punctuation, and spellingBenefitsHybrid work model, with Wednesdays and Fridays designated for remote work.Annual holiday entitlement of 32 days, which includes 4 days to be taken during the Christmas and New Year period, also including 8 bank and statutory holidays.Gifted holiday to each team member for their birthday, or a birthday of a friend or family member.Gifted an additional 1-day holiday for all team members who reach 2 years' service.Opportunity to work from abroad / second homes for pre agreed periods of time for all team members who reach 3 years' service.Pension Scheme after 3 months of continuous service.Opportunity to participate within the AKA commission system whereby an on-going 10% commission of the retainer is awarded for new business successfully introduced to the agency solely by the team member.AKA training and development programme, to include but not limited to; bi-monthly company training sessions from tastemakers within different areas of the media and digital spectrum and in house people management workshops.Mentorship programme, assigning team members to buddy with Directors and work towards personal development plans.Regular performance and salary reviews.Company social events within office working hours.Team building workshops, often involving interesting activities and thought leading experiences.Company breakfast meetings at AKA client establishments.Client discounts and perks at some of London and the UK's best restaurants, bars, hotels and wellness concepts.Complimentary membership to our client's exclusive gym and studio space.Pet friendly office in the heart of Soho and within walking distance of some of our clients.Office and remote worker support which includes IT or bespoke equipment.If you are a PR enthusiast with a passion for hospitality, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to people@