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

New business

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

Person Specification

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

This is a hybrid role of 2 days WFH.