Company Description

Dundas Communications is a full-service public relations agency based in London. We offer strategic counsel and bespoke UK PR campaigns for brands and talent. Our team specialises in creating and implementing effective communication strategies to help clients achieve their goals and enhance their reputation.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Account Manager. The Account Manager will be responsible for managing client accounts, developing and implementing PR campaigns, building relationships with clients, media, and stakeholders, and monitoring campaign performance. The Account Manager will also be responsible for providing strategic counsel, managing budgets, and coordinating with internal teams.

Main responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Working with the senior managers and directors on specific client campaigns, overseeing the team’s workload, effectively delegating tasks to senior executives, executives and assistants and creating deadlines for them on specific activity.
• Lead on campaign strategy and implementation writing pitch documents and conducting research in line with senior managers’ expectations
• Pitch for new business with senior managers and directors in line with company direction
• Manage senior executives, executives and assistants in all areas of their work including workloads and deadlines, and mentor on the current media agenda
• Be the ‘go-to’ for clients
• Lead regular brainstorms and present creative ideas for consideration
• Media relations including; leading on sell ins, taking reactive media calls, contribution to crisis management, managing media interviews, press days etc.
• Client/Talent relations including; daily liaison with clients, updating on coverage, responding and managing requests, lead client meetings, interviews, red carpet appearances and launches

Other basic press office responsibilities including writing client proposals, cred docs, press releases, reports etc. Manage press days, photo shoots, transport. Preparedness to work evenings and weekends on specific pre-planned client activity.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Experience in managing client accounts and delivering PR campaigns
• Knowledge of media relations and ability to build relationships with journalists and influencers
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of social media platforms and digital PR
• Experience in the marketing or PR industry

Salary range: £30,000-34,000

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