PR Account Manager

PR Account Manager – Advertising

Hybrid | London

PERM

£30-35K

Are you looking to join a young strategic marketing, content and communications agency at a pivotal point in its growth? A company who is inspired by innovative technologies and the individuals building them and who approaches their work like artists and strive to be agents of positive change.

Our client works with B2B clients from the technology, advertising, entertainment, and not-for-profit industries, to develop go-to-market strategies, create a regular cadence of branded content and then amplify this over paid, earned and owned channels.

Joining a small team who work hand in hand with a vibrant group of freelancer talent, as a PR Account Manager you’ll be a critical addition to the comms team and if you’re looking to advance your career with a company who recognises and appreciates talent, live for pitching and landing stories with a variety of media and have a passion for technology, media, advertising, entertainment, and innovation, then this role could be exactly what you’re looking for.

You’ll need to have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of a business, from c-suite to individual teams, be skilled in writing clear, concise, and grammatically correct copy have a creative flair and quite importantly, show empathy towards others.

Your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Work with our Founder and Client Account Director to develop and execute inventive and effective PR strategies for our clients
• Draft press releases and pitches that are compelling to the media and our target audiences
• Identify and build close relationships with key journalists across media, marketing, advertising, technology, and entertainment sectors
• Develop trusted relationships with our clients, gaining a thorough understanding of their businesses and company objectives so you can make meaningful communications recommendations
• Comfortably take responsibility for successful delivery of projects on-time, within scope and within budget
• Set objectives in line with client and agency needs, which may include scope, content, timings, and budget
• Plan work and set deadlines to meet the agreed needs of the client and agency
• Brainstorm visual and copy ideas with clients and agency team

What you’ll need to hit the ground running:

• 3+ years’ experience in an agency or similar background
• A degree in Marketing, Communications, English or Creative Writing would be a benefit but not essential as our client is hiring for temperament, tenacity, and team spirit, rather than any specific educational background
• A passion for creative writing that both entertains and informs will be very valuable – our client would love to see examples of your creative output as part of the recruitment process.
• A solid network of media contacts across all platforms and experience pitching stories to them

Apply for this role today or share the details with someone in your network who you feel would be a good fit. You’re welcome to send your CV directly to jacqui@careermovesgroup.co.uk

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