PR & Social Platformer (entry level)

Agency :

One Green Bean

Job Description :

YOU MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN YOUR APPLICATION, FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE ACCEPTED.

PLEASE PLACE THE ANSWERS AS THE FIRST PAGE OF YOUR CV, LIKE A COVER LETTER. YOU’LL BE SCORED OUT OF 5 FOR EACH ANSWER, THE HIGHEST AVERAGE SCORING CANDIDATES WILL BE INVITED TO THE FIRST STAGE OF THE INTERVIEW PROCESS.

Good luck, and do not use AI to generate these answers (we’ll know), and you’ll sound the same as everyone else who does it. This is about you representing you, we care more about your ideas more than what AI thinks you should say.

1. In your first month, you’ve been asked to help plan the agency’s Christmas party.

There will be 200 people attending and you have a budget of £20,000 to spend, please let us know where you’re taking us and a plan of what we’ll be getting up to. It’s very important that you tell us how you’ll use the budget, as we need the Finance team to approve it.

(This is obviously not a real scenario, but we want to see your ability to plan, present and sell an idea, plus demonstrate how you plan with a budget. We’re not judging the idea itself so go wild, but we are judging how you communicate it and how you manage budgets and resources.)

2. You’re assisting on a photoshoot - it’s meant to look like a beach, but the sand has not arrived because someone hasn’t ordered it, and your manager isn’t at the set yet. Various people are looking to you for an answer and a solution, most importantly the clients, the photographer and the influencers. You need to think on your feet, please provide us a bullet point breakdown (in order) of what you’ll do.

(We want to see your people skills, how you think on your feet, and your ability to respond to a crisis and find a solution.)

3. Tell us about a story, piece of content or news moment you’ve seen recently that you think ‘travelled’ well. What made it effective, and what did you personally take from it?”

(We want to see your engagement and interest in what you’re doing. Hundreds of people apply to Platform roles, and our aim is to find the people being the most intentional about what they are applying for. Go as in depth as you like based on what you can find out about them through your research, theres no right answer, its the story you tell that counts.)

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PR & Social Platformer, One Green Bean 

https://onegreenbean.com/

About One Green Bean: 

One Green Bean was first established in Sydney in 2007 and over the following decade it became the most awarded PR and content agency in Australia, working with the likes of Uber, Nike, Google, Tourism Australia and Virgin Atlantic.  

In 2011, ogb became part of global communications network Havas and facilitated our founder relocating home to the UK, to launch our offices in London.  

We play in a unique agency sweet spot - an agile, independently spirited, owner-operated agency with the backing and fire power of one of the world’s largest communications groups, Havas. Our clients often call us ‘a big little agency’ and it sums us up perfectly.  

Role Purpose  

We’re looking for a platformer to join our growing team at One Green Bean. We are earned media and social specialists, creating stories that travel at the speed of share for brands that span travel, food and drink, automotive, retail, FMCG and technology.  

If you’re curious about what it takes to craft a great story, have a passion for writing and want to work in a team that champions great culture and award-winning creativity in equal measure, you could be exactly who we need.  

You’ll work in a cross-matrix team, alongside Account Executives, Account Managers and Account Directors, reporting into your team lead. No one day is ever the same – it’s a brilliant opportunity to get experience with brands in completely different industries and hone your writing, project management and storytelling skills.  

The successful Platformer will become a vital part of our team. This is more than just an administrative support role; we’re looking for people hungry to start their careers in comms and become the next generation of consultants. An eye for detail is important (from good spelling and grammar to beautifully formatted WIP documents), a passion to learn is a must and we’ll always encourage you to share your ideas. 

Other things to know about the remit and responsibilities:  

Writing is a big part of the job 

• Press releases, content captions, case studies, briefing documents, fact packs, biographies, WIP notes, media invitations – these are just some of the things you’ll turn your hand to as part of your role. 

• We’re looking for people who love to write, who have fantastic attention to detail and can apply feedback to sharpen their written work further. 

It’s all about those brilliant basics 

• We manage lots of projects and workstreams simultaneously, so it’s important that we nail account management. That means well-written, actionable emails, clear WIPs and WIP notes, well-planned timelines and methodically organised cost budgets and coverage trackers.  

• We’re looking for a Platformer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, wants to get stuck in and is an excellent project manager.  

You love creating a great story 

• We’re earned media specialists, which means we craft stories that other people will want to share. A lot of work goes into creating truly agenda-setting stories, from the initial brainstorm, sharing it with the client, writing media strategies that consider the different angles and segments and working with suppliers to bring it to life (whether that’s a stunt, photo, celebrity or piece of content). You’ll be involved at every stage of the process. 

• We’re looking for someone who loves consuming the news, is clued up on culture, celebrity and trends and gets geekily excited about brand stories that fly.
• As a digital-first agency, Social Media is a big part of what we do, and while we have a dedicated social media team you’d also be involved with supporting on influencer campaigns, brainstorming social content and helping us keep up with social trends.
• You don’t need to have any prior experience, but it would be great if you have a curiosity to learn about Social Media – and the wider digital/media landscape!

Building great relationships 

• We have fantastic relationships with our clients, suppliers and journalists and spend a lot of time nurturing these relationships to create the best work.  

• You’ll be introduced to building your ‘little black book’, will be keen to expand and strengthen your network as it grows and be excited to establish new relationships with clients and suppliers. You’ll be coached on pitching stories to journalists and sharing the updates for which you are responsible in client meetings.  

Experience & skills 

• Curious and hungry to learn new skills

• Excellent writing 
• A details person

• Passion for storytelling, building relationships and securing media coverage 

• A real team player, keen to support their team and create the best possible work 

  

On the Platform programme, you'll benefit from:

• A dedicated Buddy
• Introductions and breakfasts with Senior Leaders
• Pastoral Support
• Free breakfast in the office
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Yulife - wellbeing app
• Employee assistance programme

Training and Development sessions

• Communication
• Productivity
• Goal Setting and Objectives
• Career Development 
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Networking
• CV & LinkedIn
• Industry Insight sessions
• Group Project

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce and a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please let us know.

We work in a hybrid working model – in office and remotely

Office Location: 3 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG

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About Havas Platform

Havas Platform is our flagship six-month entry-level programme, designed for underrepresented talent who otherwise face higher barriers of entry into our industry.

The programme is designed to provide you with meaningful paid work experience and tailored industry training.

Everybody on the programme is part of a real team, working on real briefs, doing real work, for real clients.

Here’s what the 6 month programme consists of:

CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Unlock your potential through personalised learning experiences and receiving training in the role.

WORK: Develop your skills and expertise by working on role-specific activities and projects that will give you the experience you need to thrive in our industry and beyond.

COLLABORATION: Work with talented colleagues to exchange creative ideas, spark innovation and win together.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: Expand your industry knowledge by learning from multiple agencies and colleagues with a wealth of knowledge and diverse career journeys.

WELLBEING & PASTORAL SUPPORT: A dedicated buddy and Platform programme manager and access to a range of wellness and mental health initiatives.

NETWORK-BUILDING: Grow your professional networks and connect with industry leaders and peers.

Contract Type :

Intern

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.