PR Account Manager - Tech & Consumer Clients - Global PR Agency

Job description / Role

Global public relations and communications agency seeks a PR Account Manager to join its team

Job Responsibilities:
- Management of multiple clients and contribution at a senior level to agency management. Identifies agency/client opportunities and problem areas proactively; effectively recognizes and contributes solutions for campaigns and agency product development.
- Accountability for protecting and growing business base of existing clients profitably. Plays a lead role in developing and preparing new business presentations.
- Is a highly effective team leader/builder. Provides guidance and counsel to junior members. Manages account teams and resources toward profitability and ensures deadlines are met; clients are satisfied; and long-term relationships secured. Maintains rigorous quality control over own and team's work product.
- Development and direction of public relations plans and programs, including setting objectives; providing strategic counsel; developing creative campaign concepts for agency clients including media and online relations, supervision and execution. This position also requires hands-on implementation.
- Develop content marketing programs including content strategies, writing and analytics.
- Execution of every function relative to successful client/agency relationships.

Requirements

The ideal candidate has 3 to 5 years of PR/agency experience, is a smart, dynamic, creative communications strategist who understands public relations tools and marketing.

A seasoned professional with exceptional writing, editing and verbal presentation skills; a proven track record with communications media including print, broadcast, online, collateral, AV, social media, and account planning and management experience. We seek someone who is passionate about public relations and communications.

Desired Skills and Experience
- BS/BA in a discipline related to Communications, Public Relations, English, Marketing or Journalism.
- 3-to-5 years of PR/agency experience
- Outstanding writing, editing and presentation skills.
- National pitching experience with demonstrated results
- Proven ability to think creatively and develop interesting pitch angles and campaigns.
- Team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment but can also work autonomously
- Sound judgment, exceptional organizational skills, consistent attention to detail and prioritization of deadlines; ability to multi-task and juggle deadlines
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of people
- Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff

About the Company

Since 2010, our team has successfully placed some of the world’s finest graduate to mid and C-level talent in organisations across EMEA and APAC, and it all comes down to our niche approach and understanding of the market place, skill sets and trends.

From our offices in Dubai, Riyadh, London and Singapore, we run a sector specific operation. Meaning we specialise in your industry and are able to completely understand your vision, provide market insights and intelligence, and deliver the best talent to fit seamlessly into your operations.