Hybrid PR Account Manager — Lead High-Impact Campaigns

Alexander James Recruitment; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

25 days' holiday + birthday off

Job summary

Alexander James Recruitment is seeking an ambitious Account Manager to join a well-established specialist communications agency with an impressive portfolio across the UK and Europe. You will lead high-impact PR campaigns and deliver outstanding client service for leading names in the creative and design sectors.

You will own multiple retained client accounts, oversee campaigns from planning through to execution, and be the day-to-day contact to maximise opportunities and results.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in PR, communications or public relations.
• Strong media relations and pitching skills.
• Excellent writing and storytelling ability.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• A proactive, ideas-led approach and a genuine enthusiasm for identifying opportunities.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience mentoring junior team members would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering integrated PR campaigns across multiple accounts.
• Building strong client relationships and acting as the primary point of contact.
• Identifying media opportunities and news angles that align with client objectives.
• Pitching stories to journalists and securing media coverage.
• Coordinating interviews, features and thought leadership opportunities.
• Writing high-quality media materials and content on behalf of clients.
• Mentoring and supporting a junior team member.
• Collaborating with a highly experienced team to achieve outstanding results.

Skills

Media relations

Pitching skills

Writing skills

Project management

Proactivity

Organisational skills

Mentoring

Job description

Alexander James Recruitment is seeking an ambitious Account Manager to join a well-established specialist communications agency with an impressive portfolio across the UK and Europe. You will lead high-impact PR campaigns and deliver outstanding client service for leading names in the creative and design sectors.

You will own multiple retained client accounts, oversee campaigns from planning through to execution, and be the day-to-day contact to maximise opportunities and results.