Senior Campaign Manager (PR, Corporate)

LEWIS Communications GmbH; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Campaign Manager to lead client accounts and deliver exceptional marketing communications. This role involves building strong relationships with clients, managing media relations, and ensuring high-quality content creation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating excellent communication and project management skills. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and creativity, where you can contribute to impactful campaigns and drive business success. If you're passionate about PR and integrated communications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Deep sector experience in B2B or Corporate PR.
• Impeccable attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop close consultative relationships with clients as the key contact.
• Manage all media relations activity and maintain strong relationships.
• Quality control all written materials and ensure activity meets KPIs.

Skills

Media Relations

Client Management

Content Creation

Project Management

B2B Marketing

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Marketing, PR, or related field

Job description

We are a global marketing agency that has gone from start-up to multi-national in little over two decades. Our success is due to a combination of factors: talented people delivering award winning campaigns; expanding client relationships into new markets or services; making strategic acquisitions. The agency, its people and client campaigns have won many prestigious awards, including Cannes Lions, PRovoke Media, ICCO, European Excellence, PRCA Digital, Digital Impact, Global Digital Excellence.

At the heart of the business is TEAM LEWIS Foundation. In January 2021, there was a need to respond to the challenges the COVID pandemic brought to communities and charitable organisations. TEAM LEWIS saw that support was crucial and change was needed to make that happen. Our local causes scheme was launched. Every member of TEAM LEWIS can nominate a local cause close to their heart to receive a cash donation. In addition, nominated causes can also benefit from a donation in kind of expertise, time, and resources. In the past year TEAM LEWIS has donated almost $2million to 445 causes around the world. You can read more about TEAM LEWIS Foundation at https://www.teamlewis.com/impact/ .

Purpose of the role

The Senior Campaign Manager (SCM) works closely with both their clients and team to ensure the efficient and effective running of their accounts. The SCM has a clear understanding of their clients’ objectives and requirements. They deliver the highest levels of service and have the ability to build and maintain long-lasting relationships with clients. The SCM translates creative thinking into decisive action, prioritising tasks efficiently and continuously setting a motivating example for the rest of the team. They have exceptional media relations skills.

The SCM will help work on multi-market credentials, RFIs and pitches, working with colleagues and teams in EMEA. An active contributor to the success of the business, the SCM will champion a collaborative, positive culture. Leading by example is important in this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop close consultative relationships with clients as the key day to day contact for all marketing comms services; develop initiatives for retention and organic growth
• Provide content for campaigns and projects including press releases, articles, blog entries and other written material
• Manage all media relations activity and maintain strong personal relationships with journalists, bloggers, influencers and analysts across national, trade, vertical and social media and channels
• Consult with clients regularly on media opportunities in relation to the news agenda
• Quality control all written materials i.e. biographies, media alerts, briefing documents, etc
• Manage day to day operational elements, including budgets and costs, client reporting, etc
• Ensure that activity meets the KPIs and deadlines set, and is reported to the client with insight and commentary
• Drive proactive upselling of services and products to increase retainer and project revenue
• Add value to new business pitches by providing support with coordination, research and insights, content generation, creative ideas, presentation preparation and attendance
• Champion the cascading of your UK/EMEA clients across the global network
• Work closely with line reports to set objectives and support strengths and professional development
• Help recruit and retain a high calibre team – inspire and nurture a motivational office culture
• Regularly attend and lead TEAM LEWIS daily press briefings and training sessions
• Overall, be a collaborative, encouraging, supportive member of the London team

About you

• Working for a PR or integrated comms agency, you have deep sector experience in B2B or Corporate
• An experience Senior Campaign Manager, you have a strong understanding of clients’ business needs, issues and requirements.
• Experience working on international clients would be helpful
• An articulate and confident presenter
• With in-depth knowledge of the media, you keep up to date with current affairs.
• Impeccable attention to detail and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential.
• A team player, you are a charismatic manager with the skills and aptitude to motivate, coach and develop people.
• Agency experience integrating PR with digital marketing, content and broader marketing activities
• Well organised, pragmatic and able to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to problem solve, project manage and multi-task; remains calm in a pressurised environment
• Knowledge of finance, operational/information systems, HR
• Integrity, humility, self-drive/initiative – and a sense of humour!

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the responsibilities for this role. Other responsibilities may be added from time to time.

TEAM LEWIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and fostering an environment focused on equality, empowerment, and respect. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that supports and celebrates our diversity. We continue to invest in our efforts to ensure that TEAM LEWIS is a place where everyone can thrive.

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