Jordan Pietersen
Junior PR Account Executive
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About
Public relations graduate with strong writing and copywriting skills and hands-on experience in media relations, media monitoring and communications delivery across agency and third-sector environments. Experienced in delivering clear, structured written content for client-facing use, including press materials, briefing notes, media monitoring reports, and research summaries. Skilled in writing across fintech, legal and professional services contexts, translating complex information into accessible communications.
Brings a proactive, detail-oriented approach and strong academic grounding, alongside a genuine interest in business, current affairs, and media relations. Eager to build a long-term career in professional services communications within a fast-paced environment.
Experience
Communications Intern at Thoburns Communications (2026-01 – 2026-02)
2 month internship focusing on media monitoring, media relations, and communications delivery for fintech and health-tech clients
- Produced daily media monitoring reports tracking coverage trends, sentiment and key narratives across fintech and health-tech clients
- Built targeted media lists and supported journalist outreach, strengthening understanding of media relations and sector-specific press activity
- Drafted press materials, briefing documents and client-facing written content, supporting copywriting and communications delivery
- Conducted research into industry news, competitor activity and emerging trends across legal, property and private capital sectors
- Contributed to internal strategy discussions, including AI in media analysis and reputation management
Public Relations Intern at The Borgen Project (2024-07 – 2024-09)
Public relations internship supporting stakeholder engagement and advocacy campaigns in a deadline-driven environment
- Drafted outreach emails and written communications supporting stakeholder engagement, copywriting and advocacy campaigns
- Conducted research to support content development and policy-focused communications
- Supported structured media outreach activity in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Club President at UEA Students' Union (2022-07 – 2023-05)
Student leadership role managing budgets, relationships and brand repositioning
- Managed budgets and financial planning, strengthening commercial awareness and accountability
- Built and maintained relationships, improving engagement and retention
- Led brand repositioning initiatives to increase visibility and membership growth
Server at The Nest (2024-06 – 2025-03)
Fast-paced client-facing hospitality role
- Delivered high-quality service in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, demonstrating professionalism and adaptability
Bartender at Blues Kitchen Shoreditch (2023-09 – 2024-03)
Bartending role in high-pressure environment
- Developed strong teamwork, communication and resilience in high-pressure environments
Bartender at Wetherspoons (2019-11 – 2023-07)
Bartending role in high-pressure environment
- Developed strong teamwork, communication and resilience in high-pressure environments
Education
MA in Public Relations and Strategic Communications – City, University of London (2024-09 – 2025-09)
BA in Philosophy – University of East Anglia (2019-09 – 2023-07)
