PR Account Manager

*Must possess a minimum of 18 years agency side experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop strong client relationships and take day-to-day ownership of account success


• Create, manage and implement strategic and tactical activities on client accounts


• Keep abreast of client issues in the media through monitoring publications, websites etc


• Use the news agenda to create opportunities for commentary and media coverage


• Create and maintain strong relationships with sector journalists and influencers


• Produce high-quality and engaging written content, and distribute it via the appropriate channels


• Brief and manage third party suppliers and partners


• Update client and team on performance (such as financial budgets, time and plan) using appropriate tools such as status reports, weekly catch-ups and review meetings


• Support junior staff members and share your skills and knowledge with the business


• Monitor and progress your own development, setting goals and keeping an up-to-date Personal Development Plan

• Support the new business programme by upselling to existing clients, identifying new business opportunities, and making contact with potential clients


• Co-develop and deliver new business pitches/credential presentations


• Contribute to idea generation for current and new client campaigns

• Proven professional and relevant B2B communications consultancy experience


• Experience working on traditional and digital media campaigns


• Excellent organisational and time management skills


• Skilled communicator who can quickly build rapport and engender trust


• Quick to adapt to new processes and procedures


• A dedicated team player who can collaborate with colleagues across locations


• Solid presentation skills


• Confident in managing and supporting junior team members, delegating tasks where required

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