Senior Public Relations Account Manager

Zealous Agency; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonuses

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Social events and team days

Access to health platforms

Regular salary reviews

Job summary

Zealous Agency in Manchester is seeking an experienced PR professional to own a portfolio of client accounts and act as the senior point of contact.

You will lead planning and delivery of creative, results-driven PR campaigns, develop strategic ideas, build strong media relationships, manage budgets and deadlines, and mentor junior team members.

Hybrid working and regular salary reviews are offered, with annual bonuses and generous holiday.

Qualifications

• Strong agency PR experience is essential.
• Proven track record managing multiple client accounts.
• Solid understanding of PR strategies and media relations.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and journalists.
• Capable of managing multiple accounts, projects, and deadlines.
• Team player who develops others.
• Proactive and creative contributor.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of client accounts and be senior point of contact.
• Lead planning and delivery of creative PR campaigns.
• Develop ideas and strategies to meet client objectives.
• Build strong media relationships and secure coverage.
• Manage projects, budgets and deadlines to stay on track.
• Identify opportunities to add value across accounts.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to shape activity.
• Bring fresh thinking to help the agency grow.

Skills

PR strategy

Media relations

Client management

Team mentoring

Creative thinking

Job description

We’re working with a growing Manchester agency that’s looking for an experienced PR professional 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 senior 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:

• Strong agency experience within PR - essential
• Proven experience managing client accounts with confidence
• A strong understanding of PR strategy, campaigns and media relations
• Experience building trusted relationships with clients and journalists
• Someone who can confidently manage multiple accounts, projects and deadlines
• A natural team player who enjoys supporting and developing others
• A proactive and creative approach, with plenty of ideas to bring to the table.

Benefits:

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