We at Whytematter are excited to be recruiting for a very well known agency in Belfast City Centre. This role is hybrid, 4 days in the office (with other flex given)

As an Account Manager you should:

• Be a capable communications and public relations professional able to handle a wide range of projects with a high degree of independence and sound judgment.
• Have the ability and experience to play a primary, independent role in client work.
• Proficient in writing, media management, event management, research and production and be actively involved in programme development and presentations, as well as having the confidence and ability to advise clients in relation to issue management.
• Be capable, if necessary of being the lead contact for the client depending on the consultancy or business need appropriate at the time.

The Account Manager is expected to:

• Perform day-to-day client account work which will normally include: media monitoring and analyses, producing a wide range of written materials, coordinating events, maintaining client and media contacts, managing projects performed with, and by, others and supervising more junior staff.
• Be fully familiar with the company communications plans for client accounts and understand and track clients business and PR objectives etc
• Design and execute media relations campaigns that meet client objectives and demonstrate thorough understanding of the media.
• Design and implement such measurements of PR activity as required by the client.
• Act as a liaison between client, outside suppliers (graphic designers, photographers, A/V houses, etc.) and, as appropriate, other internal and external audiences (e.g. employees, media, interest groups).
• Meet with client contacts and others in a professional, positive and appropriate manner and have their respect/confidence.
• Have good knowledge of the full range of resources available throughout the company and group and understand how these can be best applied on behalf of clients.
• Be a skilled writer, capable of producing first drafts of annual and project -based PR programmes in addition to contact reports, news releases, case histories and other materials.

The successful candidate must have a degree in PR/ Communications/ Marketing and have at least 2 years experience within the industry.

Hit the APPLY button below if you think you are a suitable candidate for this job, or call Kirsty on 07715582743.