Global Strategic PR Account Lead (Hybrid)

BLUE Communications; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Dog friendly offices

Birthday contributions and day off

Job summary

BLUE is a specialist global B2B communications consultancy, serving complex, high-value industries. We seek an Account Manager to be the day-to-day go-to for a portfolio of clients, translating strategy into sharp, on-brief tactical execution.

You’ll combine PR creativity with sector intelligence, mentor Account Executives, and drive client events and growth. You will be a genuine communications counsel, shaping activities and BLUE’s culture, while delivering standout results across multiple

Qualifications

• Solid agency-side PR or communications experience, with a track record of managing client accounts day-to-day.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strict attention to grammar, tone and journalistic style.
• Proven project management skills, the ability to juggle multiple accounts, prioritise, and manage deadlines (including upwards)
• Experience mentoring or line-managing junior team members
• Strong media relations skills, with existing relationships with journalists and industry influencers
• A commercial mindset, with the confidence to push back and manage client expectations against an agreed retainer

Responsibilities

• Be the trusted day-to-day contact for your clients, translating agreed strategy into sharp tactical delivery across multiple accounts
• Produce client-ready first drafts, press releases, pitches, by-lined features, media briefs and speaker abstracts, with minimal input
• Mentor and develop Account Executives, helping them build their skills and realise their potential as PR professionals
• Own the delivery of client events and webinars against agreed KPIs, from invitation lists and venue liaison to budgets and on-the-day delivery

Skills

Account management

Media relations

Project management

Mentoring

Excellent English

Client liaison

Job description

BLUE is a specialist global B2B communications consultancy, serving complex, high-value industries. We seek an Account Manager to be the day-to-day go-to for a portfolio of clients, translating strategy into sharp, on-brief tactical execution.

You’ll combine PR creativity with sector intelligence, mentor Account Executives, and drive client events and growth. You will be a genuine communications counsel, shaping activities and BLUE’s culture, while delivering standout results across multiple