PUblic Relations Account Manager (Comms Agency)

THE OPPORTUNITY HUB UK LTD; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B2B PR agency in central London is seeking an Account Manager to manage client portfolios, create engaging content, and provide strategic counsel. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of PR experience and is passionate about the B2B sector. This role offers a salary between £35,000 and £45,000 and includes office-based work with remote options. Benefits include wellness support and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Office-based work Monday-Thursday

Remote Fridays

Holiday break between Christmas and New Year

Training through Meantime Academy

CIPR membership

Pension

Wellness app

Ergonomic desks

Bike storage

Mental health support

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in PR with solid understanding of principles.
• Passion for B2B sector and enthusiasm for industries represented.
• Strategic thinking to identify client messaging opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients' PR accounts.
• Create engaging content including copywriting.
• Develop and deliver strategic counsel to clients.

Skills

PR experience

Strong copywriting skills

Good presentation skills

Effective time management

Leadership and initiative

Job description

The Account Manager will manage a portfolio of clients' PR accounts, providing strategic counsel with minimal oversight. This role involves creating engaging content, developing strategic plans, and building relationships with clients and key media contacts.

Here's what you'll be doing:

1. Manage a portfolio of clients' PR accounts with minimal oversight.
2. Assist junior team members with managing client accounts as needed.
3. Create engaging content, including copywriting and social media posts.
4. Develop and deliver strategic counsel to clients.
5. Provide media with commentators and information about products or companies.
6. Build relationships with existing and new clients.
7. Develop relationships with key media contacts.
8. Generate and lead press campaigns, creative projects, and PR solutions.
9. Engage with the media, including speaking to journalists.
10. Analyze PR coverage and prepare written reports.
11. Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
12. Check the work of junior team members and provide constructive feedback.

Minimum requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in PR, with a solid understanding of PR principles and practices.
• Passion for the B2B sector and enthusiasm for the industries represented.
• Commercial insight into clients' business activities, key issues, and competitive advantages.
• Strategic thinking to identify additional opportunities for client messaging.
• Creative thinking for brainstorming and exploring new avenues.
• Effective time management skills to handle workload and deadlines.
• Strong copywriting skills to communicate key messages concisely.
• Good presentation skills to articulate ideas and proposals.
• Leadership and initiative in resolving client issues.

This position is based in central London, near London Bridge, in a well-established agency specializing in B2B, logistics, transport, tech, and fintech sectors. The agency offers a collaborative workspace, is a Living Wage employer, and a Climate Positive Workforce.

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE

Benefits include office-based work Monday-Thursday, remote Fridays, holiday break between Christmas and New Year, training through Meantime Academy, CIPR membership, pension, wellness app, ergonomic desks, showers, bike storage, carbon offsetting, rewards and perks, mental health support, and more.

Work permissions: You must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.