PR Account Manager

Job Title: Consumer PR Account Manager

Our PR & Social team is growing due to exciting new business wins, and we are seeking an established Consumer PR Account Manager to help us deliver sector-leading work.

As our new Consumer PR Account Manager, you will be responsible for delivering outstanding earned media results across sectors including travel, hospitality, and home and lifestyle.

We seek a collaborative colleague passionate about our clients' businesses, with excellent communication skills across PR and Social channels, working alongside some of the region's most creative talents at the world’s most effective agency. You will support a portfolio of exciting national and international accounts.

Why work with us?

McCann Birmingham is part of McCann Central, the UK’s largest integrated agency, with over 500 professionals helping brands make meaningful connections. We are also part of McCann Worldgroup, a global network known for culture-shaping work for major brands.

Our awards include Euro Effies for most effective global agency, Cannes Network of the Year, Campaign’s European Integrated Agency of the Year, and numerous other accolades at Cannes Lions, Clios, One Show, D&AD, LIAs, Golden Drum, and Creative Circle Awards. Creativity is at our core.

Our team comprises passionate creatives, strategists, and engineers from diverse backgrounds, united by a commitment to quality and continuous learning.

Requirements

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Building strong client relationships and providing sound consultancy
2. Driving accounts, campaigns, and PR programs forward while meeting deadlines
3. Creating high-quality PR content
4. Leading media relations and regular media sell-ins
5. Providing briefs to other departments and external providers
6. Managing account teams to ensure high standards
7. Supporting directors to ensure timely and quality work
8. Collaborating with other agency teams
9. Measuring impact and reporting results
10. Applying digital PR experience to deliver coverage with backlinks to client websites

You should have established experience in consumer PR, particularly within tourism, hospitality, or home and lifestyle sectors. A keen eye for storytelling, understanding of the evolving media landscape, strong communication skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, good time management, and basic knowledge of digital and social media channels are essential.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within our award-winning PR and Social team. If you’re ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer benefits such as 28 days holiday (plus the option to buy more), enhanced pension contributions, life assurance, and more. We prioritize learning and development through industry-leading training programs and exclusive access to media partners. Most importantly, you will be part of a supportive, collaborative, and fun team environment.

Join Us

If you want to work for an iconic network agency with top-tier clients and excellent career progression opportunities, contact us now. Please note, we are not accepting applications through recruiters.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe diversity is essential for success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values social, cultural, and cognitive differences, fostering belonging and shared purpose. This approach drives better business practices and meaningful experiences for our employees, vendors, and clients.