Strategic Account Manager – Communications & Campaigns

Edelman Smithfield; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman Smithfield in London seeks an ambitious Account Manager to lead day‑to‑day client work, provide strategic counsel and craft compelling stories across earned, owned and social media. You will manage multiple clients, coach junior staff, and ensure high‑quality output while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

The role emphasizes strong writing, proactive idea generation, and the ability to translate complex briefs into integrated campaigns that resonate with audiences and deliver

Qualifications

• Proven ability to drive day‑to‑day account activity.
• Excellent writing and communications skills.
• Experience integrating campaigns across earned, owned and social media.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and coach junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Serve as daily client contact and lead when appropriate, delivering day‑to‑day work and proactive counsel.
• Develop and drive media relations strategies, brief spokespeople, and secure coverage.
• Plan and develop integrated campaigns across channels and channels.
• Oversee quality and deadlines, coaching junior team members.

Skills

Media relations

Written communications

Project management

Client management

Team coaching

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Content creation tools

Job description

Edelman Smithfield in London seeks an ambitious Account Manager to lead day‑to‑day client work, provide strategic counsel and craft compelling stories across earned, owned and social media. You will manage multiple clients, coach junior staff, and ensure high‑quality output while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

The role emphasizes strong writing, proactive idea generation, and the ability to translate complex briefs into integrated campaigns that resonate with audiences and deliver