Account Manager, Communications Consultancy

Do you have more than three years’ experience working in financial or corporate communications or in journalism? 

Are you financially literate with a strong interest in working with clients in the Financial Sector?

Are you a superb writer? Do you take the initiative and exceed expectations?   

Our client is a growing communications firm who is looking for a driven and entrepreneurial individual to join their London team

You’ll need to adapt your skills to work with a diverse portfolio of clients and will play a valuable role in supporting the new business development team

What you’ll be doing day-to-day:

• Account managing client activity on a day to day basis
• Coordinating PR programmes to support clients’ business objectives
• Advising on and assisting in the preparation of communication materials
• Supporting new business development initiatives, including pitching
• Press analysis and summaries
• Briefing journalists on client stories
• Conducting background research for clients and new business
• Organising meetings and calls with the media and analysts
• Organising and attending press launches
• Preparing media distribution lists for press releases
• Conducting and compiling analyst feedback reports
• Researching forward features

The skills you need to bring:

• Likely to have degree or equivalent
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail
• Financial literacy and an interest in financial services is essential
• At least three years’ experience of communications within a PR consultancy, press office or news outlet
• Confident relationship builder with the ability to manage client accounts well and drive new business opportunities
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and multitask while working to tight deadlines
• Ability to think independently and creatively and exercise sound judgement
• Strong network of contacts (journalists and advisers)
• Strong understanding of regulatory affairs and impact on clients
• Strong understanding of social media and trends