PR Account Manager - Essex

PR Account Manager

Circa £33,000 - £40,000 depending on experience

Chelmsford, Essex (Office based - No hybrid or remote working)

Permanent/Full Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (9am – 5.30pm) 

Our client, an award-winning dynamic and growing PR agency, is seeking a talented PR Account Manager to join their team in Chelmsford. This exciting opportunity comes as they recently partnered with the UK’s leading, largest and growing business coaching company.

You will be joining the business at a period of significant growth, client base expansion and additional service delivery – an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to enhance their skills and knowledge.

As part of their team, you will play a key role in managing and executing PR and social media strategies for a diverse portfolio of B2B and B2C clients, including start-ups and established businesses. Your role will involve building strong relationships with media outlets and influencers, crafting compelling content, and ensuring their clients' stories are told effectively across multiple platforms.

This position is ideal for someone passionate about PR and social media, with a proven track record of delivering results in both areas. Your efforts will contribute significantly to their clients' success and our client’s continued growth.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement integrated PR campaigns that align with clients' objectives and target audiences.
• Write press releases, media pitches, social media posts, and other communication materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers.
• Spot topical and viral social trends for client content generation.
• Coordinate and manage events, such as press conferences, product launches, and media tours.
• Monitor and analyse media coverage and social media metrics, providing regular reports to clients.
• Attend client meetings, manage agendas, and ensure follow-up action points are completed.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, media developments, and social media best practices.

Your Background & Skill:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a PR Account Executive or in a similar role, with a track record of successful campaigns.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients, projects, and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing social media accounts and campaigns.
• Proficiency in using PR and social media tools (e.g., Response Source, Vuelio, Hootsuite, Canva).
• Ability to stay on top of the latest news, business affairs, trending topics, and influencers.
• A can-do, open-minded, and proactive attitude.

Benefits:

• Birthday Off
• 25 days Annual Leave excluding Bank Holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Monthly business training
• Mental Health First Aid Trained Founder

If you are a creative communicator with a passion for PR and social media, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

For further details on this role, please submit your CV to Adam Curtis of ACS Recruitment Consultancy.