Director @SH Comms | Creative comms for exciting brands. Trustee at Manchester Youth Zone
About Us
At SH Comms, we are a dynamic consumer PR agency with a passion for bold ideas and brilliant storytelling. Our ethos is: we make things happen, and that’s exactly what we do for our fantastic client base. We help them make noise in all the right places and shout about their fabulous offering – with creative campaigns that earn attention and deliver impact.
We’re looking for a driven PR Account Manager who’s as confident leading media sell‑ins as they are shaping strategy, managing client relationships, and sparking big ideas across PR, social and influencer activations.
You’ll join a small, ambitious and supportive team where your voice matters and your ideas come to life. If you’re hungry to grow, love collaboration and thrive on delivering standout work that gets noticed – this is the role for you.
The Role
You’ll take day‑to‑day ownership of several high‑profile consumer accounts, delivering standout campaigns and exceptional client service. You’ll be a confident communicator and someone who thrives in a fast‑paced agency environment.
Must haves
* Experience managing and leading client accounts with confidence and creativity
* Good knowledge of PR and the wider media landscape with experience drafting press releases, social posts, content and more (earned, social, influencer)
* Strong presentation skills – clear and concise communicator
* Excellent media/photography contacts in Manchester and the North West
* Developing and executing integrated PR/Social campaigns
* Building and maintaining media and influencer relationships
* Drafting compelling press materials, pitches and client content
* Working closely with social media manager and campaigns
* Managing budgets, timelines/work plans and reporting internally
* Reporting to clients, providing insightful and thorough updates and managing that relation
* Contributing to new business and creative brainstorms
* A positive team player, who brings energy and creative passion to all projects
About You
* Has 2‑4 years’ agency experience in consumer PR (ideally with FMCG, lifestyle, hospitality/retail clients)
* Has a strong network of media and influencer contacts within the Manchester area
* Can juggle multiple projects and still keep a cool head
* Is a proactive problem‑solver and natural relationship builder
* Brings energy, curiosity and ideas to everything they do
* Has a passion for lifestyle, food & drink, arts, property and culture
* Wants to make an impact in a small agency
* Loves developing the best client relationships
* Has a proven track record generating meaningful and impactful coverage at regional and national level
* Has a passion for the ever‑changing traditional and social media landscape and wants to share that passion with the team and clients
* Loves generating and winning new business
* Brings a strong creative streak to the team
What you'll get
* Competitive salary (£32‑35k DOE)
* Regular team socials
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
* Industries: Public Relations and Communications Services
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