Account Manager - Comms/PR

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking an experienced Account Manager to support media relations and client communications. Responsibilities include drafting press releases, managing media lists, and liaising with clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar agency role and strong communication skills. A competitive salary of £40,000-£60,000 per annum is offered, along with additional benefits.

Benefits

25 days of holiday per year

Private medical cover

Pension scheme with 5% matching contribution

Cycle to Work scheme allowance

Sabbatical leave after five years

Qualifications

• Previous similar level agency experience or experience in a communications role.
• Eager to maintain and build strong media and political relationships.
• Keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit press releases and client materials.
• Build and maintain targeted media lists.
• Research and identify relevant journalists.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to draft client-ready materials

Organised and dependable

Proactive and solutions-oriented

Collaborative team player

Job description

Overview

• Agency with a wide range of clients operating across all industry sectors.


• Help build long term relationships between clients and the media.

About Our Client

My client is a boutique PR and Comms agency delivering a fully bespoke service to clients, offering strategic public and media relations advice and providing a tailored suite of services to a wide range of corporate, financial and private clients. Their advisory services are wide-ranging and focus on corporate and financial communications, crisis management, institutional relations and training.

Job Description

• Write and support with drafting, editing, and proofreading press releases, proposals, op-eds, and other client materials.


• Build, review, and maintain targeted media lists and journalist contacts across tier 1 and trade outlets.


• Write engaging client social media content, such as LinkedIn posts and event coverage.


• Liaise with clients to arrange calls, meetings, and media opportunities.


• Prepare, review, and circulate accurate meeting notes and support delivery of client activity plans.


• Research and identify relevant journalists, proactively drafting and sending pitches. Maintain regular contact.


• Manage press release distribution, award/conference applications, and proactive media follow-up.


• Monitor media coverage, compile clippings and reports, and share relevant articles with insight.


• Track coverage logs and address inaccuracies by drafting professional correction requests.

The Successful Applicant

• Previous similar level agency experience or experience in a communications role.


• Eager to maintain and build strong media and political relationships and expand industry knowledge.


• Ability to draft client-ready materials with minimal edits required.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with keen attention to detail.


• Organised and dependable; able to meet deadlines consistently while managing multiple tasks.


• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and willing to take initiative.


• Collaborative team player with the ability to mentor interns and support colleagues.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £40,000-£60,000 per annum.


• 25 days of holiday per year, increasing with length of service.


• Private medical cover and access to multiple discounts.


• A pension scheme with up to 5% matching contribution.


• Cycle to Work scheme allowance.


• Sabbatical leave after five years of service.

If you are an experienced Account Manager looking to further your career in London, we encourage you to apply today!