Account Manager – Media Relations and PR Agency
42-45k salary
Location: London (4 days office / 1 day remote
Type: Full-time
About the Opportunity
We are a fully integrated global marketing and communications agency that helps ambitious brands and businesses grow internationally. Combining strategic thinking, creativity and digital-first communications, we deliver campaigns that cut through the noise and create meaningful impact across media, social and digital channels.
We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Account Manager – Media and PR Relations to join our growing London team. This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional with a passion for media relations, storytelling and client management to work across a diverse portfolio of B2B and B2C clients.
The Role
As an Account Manager, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional client service, developing compelling media narratives and securing high-quality earned coverage. You'll be a trusted client contact, responsible for managing day-to-day communications, leading media outreach and contributing to the development of creative, integrated campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, managing communications, expectations and project
* timelines.Develop and deliver client presentations, reports and strategic recommendations with confidence and professionalism.
* Monitor media trends, competitor activity and the wider news agenda to identify opportunities and provide valuable insights.
* Write engaging and impactful content, including press releases, media statements, thought leadership articles and briefing materials.
* Lead media relations activity, building strong journalist relationships and securing earned coverage across print, online and broadcast media.Develop creative campaign and story ideas from concept through to execution.
* Manage multiple client accounts simultaneously, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard.
* Collaborate closely with colleagues across the agency while remaining calm and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* Experience managing multiple client accounts within an agency or communications environment.
* Strong media relations and PR expertise, with a proven track record of securing earned media coverage.
* Existing journalist contacts and experience placing spokespeople as expert commentators.
* A solid understanding of the UK media landscape and fast-moving news agenda.Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands effectively. Experience producing client reports, media analysis and campaign evaluations.
* A collaborative, enthusiastic and proactive approach to teamwork.
What We Offer
* The opportunity to work with a varied portfolio of B2B
* and B2C clients.A collaborative, supportive and creative working environment.
* Exposure to integrated campaigns spanning media, digital and social channels.
* Hybrid working arrangement with one day working from home each week.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
1. If you're a driven media relations professional looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic agency environment, we'd love to hear from you.