Public Relations Account Director

Everpool Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications consultancy is seeking a PR Account Director to join their team in Central London. This role involves developing media strategies, creating engaging content, and building strong media relationships within the financial services sector. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in PR, excellent networking skills, and a deep understanding of industry trends.

Qualifications

• Experience in PR or press office roles with a track record in content generation.
• Knowledge of financial services or capital markets.
• Proven ability to create and repurpose content across media outlets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement media relations strategies for financial services clients.
• Create engaging content for various media outlets.
• Build and maintain relationships with media and clients.

Skills

Content generation

Media interaction

Networking

Social media management

Job description

PR Account Director - Financial Services

£45,000 - £50,000 Central London

A fantastic opportunity to join a specialist communications consultancy as a PR Account Director.

You'll be responsible for the following:

1. Developing and implementing media relations strategies across a mix of clients within financial services and capital markets.
2. Creating engaging content for a variety of media outlets and social platforms.
3. Building and maintaining strong relationships within media - journalists, industry contacts, and clients.
4. Supporting new business development by networking and contributing to the agency's growth.
5. Staying at the forefront of current affairs and trends in real estate, business strategy, and policy.

To be considered for the role:

• PR or press office role experience, with a proven track record in content generation, thought leadership, news hopping, article writing, and media interaction.
• Experience with social media platforms, with a proven ability to create and repurpose content across different media outlets.
• A background in or knowledge of financial services or capital markets.
• Comfortable interacting with clients from day one, building relationships, and representing our agency's expertise professionally.