PR Account Manager - Consumer - January Start - Contract

Propel London Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A brand communications agency is seeking an experienced Freelance PR Account Manager for a month-long consumer project in January, focusing on food and potentially fashion. The ideal candidate has proven experience in consumer PR, strong media relations skills, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams. This role offers a hybrid schedule, requiring 3 days per week in Central London, along with a compensation of up to £300 per day.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a PR Account Manager within a consumer PR or brand communications agency.
• Strong understanding of UK consumer media.
• Confident working across food and/or fashion campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of consumer PR campaigns.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of integrated consumer activity.
• Media relations across consumer, lifestyle and national titles.

Skills

Experience as a PR Account Manager

Understanding of UK consumer media

Strong writing and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple workstreams

Job description

Freelance PR Account Manager

Consumer PR | January (1 month)

Up to £300 per day

Outside IR35

A brand communications agency is looking for an experienced freelance PR Account Manager to support a month-long consumer project in January, working on behalf of a major UK retail client.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone comfortable delivering fast‑paced consumer campaigns across food and potentially fashion.

Key details

• Contract: Freelance, 1 month (January)
• Commitment: 4 days per week
• Location: Hybrid, with 3 days per week in the office in Central London
• Sector: Consumer PR (food and fashion)

Key responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day management of consumer PR campaigns
• Supporting the planning and delivery of integrated consumer activity
• Media relations across consumer, lifestyle and national titles
• Drafting press materials, including press releases and briefing documents
• Managing press enquiries and coordinating media responses
• Liaising closely with internal agency teams and client stakeholders
• Ensuring campaigns are delivered on time and to a high standard

Requirements

• Proven experience as a PR Account Manager within a consumer PR or brand communications agency
• Strong understanding of UK consumer media
• Confident working across food and/or fashion campaigns
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple workstreams
• Able to work in‑office for the majority of the week

This role would suit a reliable, hands‑on freelancer who can hit the ground running and add immediate value to a busy consumer account.