16 . 09 Senior PR Account Manager Filter-PRSOCIAL

Zealousagency; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Social events

Health platform access

Salary reviews

Job summary

Zealousagency in Manchester is seeking a Senior PR Account Manager to own a portfolio of client accounts, lead campaigns, and nurture relationships with editors.

You will manage multiple projects, budgets and deadlines, mentor junior staff and contribute ideas to fuel the agency's growth. Hybrid working and regular salary reviews are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Strong agency experience within PR - essential.
• Proven experience managing client accounts.
• Strong understanding of PR strategy, campaigns and media relations.
• Experience building trusted relationships with clients and journalists.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts, projects and deadlines.
• Naturally collaborative and able to mentor junior team members.
• Proactive and creative approach with ideas to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of client accounts and becoming a senior point of contact.
• Lead planning and delivery of creative, results-focused PR campaigns.
• Develop campaign ideas and strategies meeting client objectives.
• Build strong media relationships and secure standout coverage.
• Manage projects, budgets and deadlines to stay on track.
• Identify opportunities to add value across existing accounts.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

PR strategy

Media relations

Client management

Campaign delivery

Budget management

Mentoring

Team player

Creative thinking

Job description

Ready for your next step as a Senior PR Account Manager in Manchester?

Role

Senior PR Account Manager

contract

Permanent

location

Manchester

PR

We’re working with a growing Manchester agency that’s looking for an experienced PR professional to join their team and take real ownership of a portfolio of client accounts.

You’ll be trusted to lead client relationships, shape campaigns and help deliver work that gets noticed. Alongside the day-to-day account management, there’s also the opportunity to support more junior team members, contribute ideas and play a key role in the continued growth of the agency.

A snapshot of the role:

• Taking ownership of client accounts and becoming a trusted senior point of contact
• Leading the planning and delivery of creative, results-focused PR campaigns
• Developing campaign ideas and strategies that meet client objectives
• Building strong media relationships and securing standout coverage
• Managing projects, budgets and deadlines to ensure everything stays on track
• Identifying opportunities to add value across existing client accounts
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Working closely with senior colleagues to develop ideas and shape client activity
• Bringing fresh thinking to the table and helping the agency continue to grow

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Strong agency experience within PR - essential
• Proven experience managing client accounts with confidence
• A strong understanding of PR strategy, campaigns and media relations
• Experience building trusted relationships with clients and journalists
• Someone who can confidently manage multiple accounts, projects and deadlines
• A natural team player who enjoys supporting and developing others
• A proactive and creative approach, with plenty of ideas to bring to the table

Benefits: Hybrid working, annual bonuses, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, social events and team days, access to multiple health platforms, and regular salary reviews.