PR Account Manager, Science Communications

Media Contacts Ltd; London; On-site; NOK 446,000 - 663,000; Full time

Job summary

Media Contacts Ltd in London is seeking an Account Manager to join a science comms and marketing agency expanding its client roster. You'll be responsible for day-to-day account management, developing communication strategies, coordinating campaigns, and producing sharp copy.

Candidates should have a life sciences or science degree, a real interest in the subject, strong journalist networks, and comfortable leading client calls and attending events. 3+ years in an agency is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in an agency environment with science content.
• Life sciences or science degree required.
• Strong journalist network and ability to land coverage.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of accounts and client relationships.
• Develop communication strategies and coordinate campaigns.
• Produce sharp copy and build digital and social activity.
• Lead client calls and participate in events to build contacts.

Skills

Science background

Writing skills

Client management

Campaign coordination

Media relations

Education

Science degree

Job description

Ref: 35719

Fancy explaining synthetic biology one day and pitching a lab instrument story to a national the next?

Our client is a science comms and marketing agency that’s just moved into brand new offices with room to grow, and they’re busier than ever. Being agile, efficient and very good at what they do means they’re picking up serious momentum right now, and need an Account Manager who wants to be part of that.

Their clients span biotech, medtech, engineering and the wider science and tech world, developing genuine innovation, and it takes a real interest in the subject matter to do it well. Clients are mainly UK based but the work often reaches further afield. You’ll need a science background, sharp writing skills, and the people skills and commercial flair that come with agency life and looking after clients.

You’ll manage the day to day running of accounts, from developing communication strategies and coordinating campaigns to producing sharp copy and building out digital and social activity. A strong journalist network and a track record of landing coverage matter as much as being comfortable leading a client call or holding your own at events where you will meet and make contacts. They’re looking for someone as commercially minded as they are creative.

On culture: it’s a flat structure, everyone has a voice, and morale is genuinely high. You’ll learn hands on from senior people who are very good at what they do, backed up by CIPR accredited training, lunch and learns and external courses.

If you’ve got 3+ years’ agency, a life sciences or science degree, and you like variety, this is a wonderful opportunity.