Account Manager

Outcast; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Outcast, a leading PR agency, is seeking a full-time PR professional to join their dynamic London team. The role involves working with various clients, leading activities, and mentoring junior staff, offering a fantastic opportunity to grow within a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a proven PR background, strong writing skills, and a keen understanding of the media landscape. This role provides a competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to contribute to impactful client strategies.

Benefits

26 days of holiday (excluding Bank Holidays)

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Gym discounts

Annual bonuses based on performance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable SAE - AM experience within a B2B PR agency.
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts successfully.
• Excellent writing and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and manage media relations activities.
• Foster relationships with junior colleagues and provide mentorship.
• Develop client’s communications strategy alongside senior team members.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Strong knowledge of UK media and tech journalists

Ability to manage multiple client accounts

Job description

About Outcast London

Outcast is a strategic communications agency focused on helping bold companies make history. For more than 25 years, Outcast has helped build some of the world's most culture-shifting brands like OpenAI, TikTok, and Amazon. Today, we're an agency of 100 individuals in the US and UK specializing in communications, social media, influencer relations, digital advertising, and corporate reputation.

In London, our team focuses on public relations, offering services including corporate profiling, messaging and positioning, thought leadership, content development, speaking engagements, issues management, corporate reputation, internal communications, and social media support. Local clients include Accel, Epidemic Sound, and Trinny London.

The role

You will join a dedicated, experienced London-based PR team in a full-time role.

This position offers exposure to a variety of clients, providing an excellent platform to advance your career as a communications professional.

You will work across multiple client accounts, leading day-to-day activities, and taking responsibility for reporting to clients and managing junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

1. Foster supportive and collaborative relationships with junior colleagues, acting as a mentor and providing training as needed.
2. Understand clients’ business objectives and PR’s role in achieving them.
3. Support senior team members in developing the client’s communications strategy.
4. Manage ongoing activities and drive results smoothly and efficiently.
5. Lead on reporting to and communication with clients.
6. Provide counsel and advice on strategy and tactics alongside senior team members.
7. Lead, plan, and manage media relations activities, acting as the core for ongoing activity.
8. Proactively identify and secure opportunities for clients.
9. Participate in pitches by developing pitch materials and attending meetings.

About you

You are a confident go-getter with strong attention to detail and a proven PR background. You enjoy hands-on work and take pride in delivering quality results.

You have excellent writing and communication skills, are full of ideas, and eager to engage with inspiring people transforming our world.

You are enthusiastic, inquisitive, eager to learn, and thrive in a team environment.

You are comfortable working independently but are not afraid to ask questions. You are excited about working in a fast-paced environment with diverse responsibilities from the start.

Benefits include: 26 days of holiday (excluding Bank Holidays); pension scheme; life insurance; gym discounts; annual bonuses based on performance.

Vacancy type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)

Location: London, with at least one day in the office per week and flexible remote work options

Start date: Immediate

Skills and experience:

1. Demonstrable SAE - AM experience within a B2B PR agency.
2. Ability to manage multiple client accounts successfully.
3. Excellent writing and prioritization skills.
4. Strong knowledge of UK media and tech journalists.