PR Account Manager

Publicis Groupe UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B2B marketing agency is looking for a PR Account Manager to lead PR campaigns for innovative tech clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in a B2B agency and possess strong copywriting abilities. This role offers a hybrid working model and a range of benefits including additional leave days and health support.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Income Protection

Work Anywhere for 6 weeks

Reflection Days

Family Friendly Policies

Birthday Day Off

Agency Discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar PR Account Manager role.
• Strong copywriting skills with an ability to simplify tech stories.
• Marks as self-starter with proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of PR campaigns for B2B tech brands.
• Inspire and manage a team of Account Executives.
• Build media and influencer relationships.

Skills

B2B agency experience

Copywriting skills

Media landscape interest

Communication skills

Project management skills

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate PR Account Manager ready to lead, inspire, and make your mark in the world of B2B tech? We're looking for someone who thrives on variety, brings energy to every challenge, and loves turning complex tech stories into compelling narratives. At one of the UK's top B2B marketing agencies, you'll take the reins on a portfolio of innovative IT and tech clients, working at the heart of a fully integrated team.

In this role, you'll be the go to contact for your clients, building trusted relationships, delivering smart consultancy, and leading creative PR programmes that get results. You'll partner with an Account Director and lead two Account Executives, guiding the team to deliver impactful campaigns across earned, owned, and shared channels. Plus, with access to experts in strategy, creative, digital, paid media, and beyond, you'll constantly learn, collaborate, and push boundaries.

We're after someone curious, confident, and hungry to grow, someone who wants to do work that makes a difference and loves staying one step ahead in the ever-evolving media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of standout PR campaigns for a portfolio of fast-moving B2B tech brands
• Inspire and coordinate a team of Account Executives to deliver excellence across all client programmes
• Work closely with Account Directors to shape bold, effective, and insight-driven PR and influencer strategies
• Create and implement hands-on PR and social media plans that align with clear client goals
• Build strong media and influencer relationships to land impactful coverage and build brand reputation
• Define and track success with smart measurement models that prove ROI and value
• Write, edit, and oversee a range of high-quality content, from press releases and blogs to award entries and case studies
• Lead client meetings and team updates with confidence, insight, and ideas
• Act as the day-to-day lead for clients, offering expert consultancy and proactive communication
• Cultivate strong relationships across the agency and industry, from clients to journalists
• Stay on top of news and trends, bringing fresh thinking and timely ideas to the table
• Champion continuous improvement, helping clients and team members grow with every campaign

Qualifications

• Proven B2B agency experience in a similar PR Account Manager role
• Strong and adaptable copywriting skills, with a knack for turning tech into great stories
• Genuine interest in the media landscape and current affairs
• Strategic mindset with the ability to shape and deliver smart, integrated comms plans
• Self-starter mentality-proactive, personable, and full of positive energy
• Clear and confident communicator, both in writing and in person
• Natural team leader and relationship builder, with the ability to mentor and motivate
• Highly organised and dependable, with strong planning and project management skills
• Bonus: Understanding or experience of multi-channel campaigns and content marketing disciplines

Additional information

• Publicis Pro has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;
• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• HYBRID WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday.
• AGENCY DISCOUNTS, onsite gym, and discount in our Publicis-Owned Pub - The Pregnant Man.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

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