Account Executive – Media Risks

Overview

As Client Executive, you will steward a c.£250k income book within a specialist media team. You’ll deepen relationships with diverse, high-profile clients across agencies, film/TV production, digital marketing and more, acting as a trusted extension of their business under tight deadlines. You’ll balance a technically strong colleague and gradually take ownership to grow the portfolio. The role rewards gravitas, independent operation and rapid impact in a growing, specialist sector. This is an opportunity to shape your position in a stable, well-regarded firm with strong client retention.

Responsibilities

• manage and maintain a £250k+ client book within the media specialist portfolio
• identify and pursue opportunities to grow the client base and revenue
• deepen relationships with senior stakeholders across agencies, production companies and related businesses
• bring ideas forward to enhance solutions and add value for clients
• work independently while collaborating with a technically skilled colleague
• act as an extension of client businesses, providing clarity, confidence and problem-solving under pressure
• handle complex contracts, licensing, IP, talent and reputational risk considerations

Key requirements

• gravitas and ability to engage at senior level
• demonstrated independence and quick impact with minimal training
• experience managing high-value, complex client portfolios in media/advertising/production sectors
• strong relationship-building and communication skills
• capacity to spot opportunities and contribute ideas for portfolio growth

• gravitas
• strong communication
• relationship-building
• risk management
• contracts and licensing
• intellectual property

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