Senior Account Manager

Apollo Strategic Communications; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in London seeks a public relations professional to lead client accounts and develop impactful PR strategies. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in PR, showcasing skills in content creation and media relations. The role offers growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Remote working flexibility

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative workplace culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in PR, strategic communications, or public affairs.
• Clear and persuasive writer, comfortable across formats.
• Proactive and adaptable in managing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead client accounts and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Develop and execute PR strategies aligned with clients' goals.
• Pitch stories to media outlets and build journalist relationships.

Skills

Client handling

Strategic communications

Media strategy

Content development

Research

Job description

We’re seeking a public relations professional with 3-5 years of experience in an agency or public affairs environment, who has already managed clients and campaigns and is now ready to take on greater strategic responsibility. You’ll be hands-on in leading accounts, mentoring junior team members, and developing content and media relations that shape conversations in international and national media.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as day-to-day lead for client accounts, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of all communications activities.
• Develop and execute PR strategies that align with clients’ public policy and reputational goals.
• Craft compelling content, including press releases, op-eds, statements, and media briefings.
• Pitch stories to high-level media outlets and maintain strong journalist relationships.
• Conduct research and media monitoring to inform messaging, campaigns, and strategic recommendations.
• Support new business pitches and proposals.
• Oversee junior colleagues and foster their professional development.

Who You Are

• An experienced communications professional with 3-5 years in PR, strategic communications, or public affairs.
• A confident client handler who can build strong relationships and offer strategic counsel.
• Passionate about public policy, global affairs, and media trends.
• A clear, persuasive writer and editor, comfortable working across formats and tones.
• Skilled in developing media strategy and securing impactful media coverage.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• The chance to work with a mission-driven team and top-tier international clients.
• Real responsibility and career growth in a high-impact agency environment.
• A supportive, collaborative, and intellectually curious workplace culture.

You’ll have the flexibility to work from home or alongside teammates in one of our co-working offices, with occasional meetings and collaborative sessions in Central London.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services

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