PR Account Manager

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading PR agency as an Account Manager in Birmingham, where you'll lead exciting PR campaigns for top food and beverage brands. This role offers the chance to mentor junior colleagues and develop your leadership skills in a supportive, award-winning team. You'll be responsible for managing client relationships, driving media strategies, and contributing to innovative business development efforts.

Benefits

Tailored training and leadership development

Wellbeing support

Social events

Qualifications

• 3–4 years’ experience in PR or communications.
• Proven track record in managing client relationships.
• Excellent writing, presentation and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of client accounts as primary contact.
• Lead strategic PR and integrated campaigns.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Media Knowledge

Writing

Presentation Skills

Mentoring

Media Pitching

Storytelling

Education

Degree in communications, PR, journalism or similar

Job description

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? Join an Award-Winning PR Agency as an Account Manager – Birmingham Based ?

Are you a confident, proactive communicator with a passion for delivering outstanding PR campaigns? Do you have experience in PR and are ready to step into a role that offers greater responsibility, leadership, and opportunity for growth?

An award-winning, forward-thinking PR agency is on the lookout for an experienced Account Manager to join their growing Birmingham team. Representing some of the UK’s most exciting food and beverage brands, this agency blends strategic thinking with creative flair – and they’re looking for a like-minded individual to help shape the next chapter of their success.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Take full ownership of client accounts – you’ll be the primary day-to-day contact.
• Lead the development and execution of strategic PR and integrated campaigns.
• Drive media relations, including crafting compelling stories, selling in to journalists, and securing high-impact coverage.
• Prepare insightful reports, evaluations, and presentations that demonstrate ROI.
• Mentor, support and inspire junior team members, helping them thrive through structured supervision and on-the-job learning.
• Manage workloads, timelines and deliverables across multiple projects.
• Share your expertise in content creation, media handling and client communication.

? Professional Growth & Strategic Impact

• Begin your shift from delivery expert to trusted advisor – winning client confidence at a strategic level.
• Enhance your skills in leadership, negotiation and problem-solving through ongoing training and development.
• Contribute to a supportive, inclusive and ambitious agency culture.

? Business Development & Innovation

• Collaborate with Account Directors and the senior team on pitches, proposals and new business.
• Bring fresh thinking, creativity and a solutions-focused mindset to everything you do.
• Get involved in wider agency initiatives, from training to wellbeing to social events.

Who We’re Looking For:

3–4 years’ experience in PR or communications

Proven track record in managing client relationships and guiding junior colleagues

Strong knowledge of media across print, broadcast, digital and social

Excellent writing, presentation and storytelling skills

Ability to think strategically, juggle priorities and thrive under pressure

A natural mentor with a passion for nurturing talent

Energetic, adaptable and always seeking to learn and grow

Confident in media pitching and building relationships with journalists and influencers

A genuine passion for the evolving PR landscape

Bonus: A degree in communications, PR, journalism or similar is welcomed, but not essential.

? Why Join This Agency?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious and award-winning team with a reputation for excellence – and a culture that truly invests in its people. From tailored training and leadership development to wellbeing support and fun socials, this agency knows that happy teams make great work.

? Location: Birmingham (Hybrid working available)

? Ready to Apply? We'd love to hear from you.

Take the next step in your PR career – and help shape the future of a thriving agency.