Account Manager - PR

Adfactors Pr; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adfactors PR in Bengaluru is seeking an Account Manager with 6+ years of PR experience across consumer and corporate brands. You will lead multiple client accounts, ensuring timely delivery of media advisories, reports, and deliverables while managing budgets and timelines.

You will collaborate with internal teams to craft integrated comms plans across traditional and digital channels, engage with journalists and influencers, and guide clients to mitigate reputational risks through trend

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years in PR with consumer and corporate brand accounts.
• Strong media relations network in consumer sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic thinking with executional excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple client accounts ensuring timely delivery of media advisories, coverage reports, and other deliverables.
• Maintain adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop integrated communication plans across traditional and digital platforms.
• Guide clients through dynamic media environments and identify trends and influencers to manage reputational risk.
• Build relationships with journalists and digital influencers relevant to consumer industry.

Skills

Media relations

Verbal/written communication

Strategic thinking

Project management

Team leadership

Digital media awareness

Education

Masters or Bachelors in Communications/PR/Journalism/Marketing

Job description

Designation: Account Manager

Location - Bengaluru

Experience: 6+ years

Sector - Consumer & Corporate

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple client accounts ensuring timely delivery of media advisories, coverage reports, and other deliverables.
• Maintain adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and execute integrated communication plans that align with client objectives across traditional and digital platforms.
• Guide clients through dynamic media environments and proactively manage reputational risks by identifying emerging trends and key influencers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists and digital influencers relevant to the consumer industry.
• Oversee media outreach, story placement, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, building strong, long-term relationships that foster trust and satisfaction.
• Anticipate client needs and proactively offer solutions.
• Work closely with Account Directors to identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Motivate and mentor junior team members, providing constructive feedback and supporting professional growth.
• Stay ahead of upcoming news trends, industry developments, and consumer insights.
• Guide the team in creating compelling media pitches and securing impactful placements.
• Partner with colleagues across departments and practices to deliver integrated solutions and drive business results.
• Support a healthy work environment through regular feedback, recognition, and continuous learning initiatives.

Candidate Requirements:

Education: Masters/ Bachelors degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field/ Any Post Graduate

Experience: Minimum of 6+ years in PR, with proven success in managing consumer, corporate brand accounts.

Skills:

• Strong media relations and network within the consumer/consumer sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strategic thinking with executional excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders under tight deadlines.
• Team leadership and mentoring experience.
• Understanding of digital and social media trends is a plus.