Public Relations Account Manager

Zealous Agency; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonuses

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Social events

Access to health platforms

Job summary

Zealous Agency in Manchester is seeking an experienced PR Account Manager (or Senior) to take ownership of a portfolio of client accounts and drive results.

You’ll lead planning and delivery of creative PR campaigns, build media relationships, manage budgets and deadlines, and mentor junior team members in a fast-growing agency.

Hybrid working and regular salary reviews are offered to support your development and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing client accounts with confidence.
• B2B is preferred.
• A strong understanding of PR strategy, campaigns and media relations.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts, projects and deadlines.
• A natural team player who enjoys supporting and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of client accounts and becoming a trusted point of contact
• Leading the planning and delivery of creative, results-focused PR campaigns
• Developing campaign ideas and strategies that meet client objectives
• Building strong media relationships and securing standout coverage
• Managing projects, budgets and deadlines to ensure everything stays on track
• Identifying opportunities to add value across existing client accounts
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Working closely with senior colleagues to develop ideas and shape client activity
• Bringing fresh thinking to the table and helping the agency continue to grow

Skills

Account management

PR strategy

Media relations

Campaign planning

Budget management

Team collaboration

Job description

We’re working with a growing Manchester agency that’s looking for an experienced PR Account Manager or Senior PR Account Manager to join their team and take real ownership of a portfolio of client accounts.

A snapshot of the role:

• Taking ownership of client accounts and becoming a trusted point of contact
• Leading the planning and delivery of creative, results-focused PR campaigns
• Developing campaign ideas and strategies that meet client objectives
• Building strong media relationships and securing standout coverage
• Managing projects, budgets and deadlines to ensure everything stays on track
• Identifying opportunities to add value across existing client accounts
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Working closely with senior colleagues to develop ideas and shape client activity
• Bringing fresh thinking to the table and helping the agency continue to grow

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Proven experience managing client accounts with confidence
• B2B is preferred
• A strong understanding of PR strategy, campaigns and media relations
• Someone who can confidently manage multiple accounts, projects and deadlines
• A natural team player who enjoys supporting and developing others

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• annual bonuses
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• social events and team days
• access to multiple health platforms
• regular salary reviews