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London, UK
Account manager
at TDC PR

TDC PR is hiring an account manager to join its team in London.

Personal specifications

We are looking for a full time account manager with strong public relations experience who is outgoing, driven, committed and enthusiastic. This is an opportunity for a passionate and ambitious professional to make their mark, become a mid-level leadership figure in the business and help in keeping a firm hand on the tiller as we grow. A good understanding of the UK media, PR strategy and methodology is essential. The ideal candidate will have a personal passion for the creative industries.

Role overview

This role will contribute to TDC PR’s continued success by becoming a mid-level leadership figure in the business, split primarily across client account management and management of junior team members, with room for assistance with strategic business development. This role will report into TDC PR’s senior team, working together to co-manage our roster of clients and ensure the continued delivery of work in line with the high standards and a personal, collaborative approach TDC PR has prided itself on from day one. The day-to-day will include:

  • managing a portfolio of clients with the support and oversight of the senior team
  • providing strategic counsel to clients to aid their PR and wider marketing campaigns
  • providing commentators and product or company information to the media including newspapers, magazines, radio, television and online news sites
  • building relationships with existing and new clients
  • building relationships with key media contacts
  • liaising with clients regarding press campaigns, creative projects and PR solutions
  • dealing with the media, speaking to journalists and other members of the press
  • providing innovative and creative ideas to clients
  • briefing clients and updating them on press campaigns
  • analysing PR coverage and providing written reports
  • communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders

Key responsibilities:

  • daily point of contact with key media contact
  • developing industry, sector and product focused PR campaigns
  • managing the needs of the client and their accounts
  • contributing to daily meetings and liaising and updating clients on PR activities
  • keeping abreast of current PR trends and tools
  • building client relationships and maintaining a network of media contacts including journalists and industry spokespeople
  • spearheading both traditional PR and social media projects
  • developing news angles, stories and pitches to further the client’s profile, products and services
  • fulfilling the client’s key performance indicators and growing accounts
  • being involved in pitching for new business and developing PR proposals
  • managing a high level of client interactions
  • managing and mentoring junior members of staff

Key skills and experience:

  • have a minimum of three years’ experience in an in–house or agency PR role, ideally relating or connected to the sectors outlined above
  • high levels of communication – both presentation, verbal and written skills
  • impressive emotional intelligence and interpersonal expertise
  • passion for the media, including social media
  • flair for creativity, strategic thinking and innovation
  • strong copywriting and marketing mastery
  • commercially aware and business savvy
  • good industry knowledge and experience in building influential networks
  • solid computer prowess and project management skills
  • outstanding organisation with an ability to manage multiple projects
  • service focused and sensitive to confidential information
  • self-starter dedicated to growth and results
  • energetic, inspiring and self-motivated team player
  • patient and committed when managing/mentoring junior team members
  • extremely well-organised with a great attention to detail
  • resourceful, intuitive and inventive problem solver

If you would like to apply for this role, please contact us with your CV via the apply for job button below.

www.tdcpr.com

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Tags: PR manager | TDC PR
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