PR Account Manager

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We're searching for a new PR Account Manager to join our team.

A day in this role will involve:

• Prioritising between multiple tight deadlines without breaking a sweat
• Taking a lead in client meetings and ensuring preparation is thorough
• Being the main point of contact for clients and taking responsibility for delivery of work
• Responding to client briefs and supporting wider client objectives with proposals for PR activity
• Delivering results and being on the lookout for opportunities to build on success
• Building relationships with clients/journalists and having a keen eye for a newsworthy angle
• Managing a PR Account Executive, leading by example, setting priorities for work and helping when needed
• Delivering fantastic presentations, writing brilliant proposals and pitching in on new business opportunities
• Working to short deadlines to respond to media enquiries

Requirements

The right person will:

• Have experience working in PR (it's a big bonus if any of this is within the housebuilding or construction sectors), with some time as a PR Account Manager or similar role
• Find it easy to switch between style/tone to deliver content in a way an audience understands and finds interesting
• Be able to spot a missing apostrophe or typo from a mile away
• Have a can do attitude and work well within a team to meet tight deadlines
• Understand the importance of client budgets and how to keep within them
• Be able to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills in the delivery of work, when managing clients and working with other members of the team

Benefits

There is a real buzz, excitement and a family feel about our agency and all 70 of us are passionate about what we do. As a fully remote agency, working from home (or wherever else you fancy), is our standard but our team spirit and strong culture shines through. We frequently organise meetups to get together, share pictures of our pets and kids, and have that all important face time with colleagues and friends. Above all, after a fulfilling day's work, people log off with a smile on their face. Looking after each other is what we're really proud of. But, this is a job ad and we get how it needs to work.

Other benefits include:

• Competitive salary based on your experience
• Flexibility to work remotely
• 20 days annual leave and 8 days national bank holidays plus extra time around Christmas (based on full time working hours)
• Your birthday off
• Time off to volunteer for local charities to make a difference
• A big good old messy Christmas party and a mid-year summer party (all expenses paid)
• Whatever computer, software, books and other materials you might need
• A healthy budget for whatever training, conferences, and other qualifications you might be interested in taking
• Regular team social activities - think crazy golf, bowling, going out for drinks and a curry

If this all sounds good to you, please get in touch!