PR Account Manager at Brites Management

Duties & Responsibilities

• Working independently and with an Account Executive, supporting the Senior Public Relations Account Manager in daily tasks and interactions with clients.
• Handle the day-to-day running of accounts, including administration – WIPs, workflow control, meetings, documentation, estimates, and records – under the direction of the Senior Public Relations Account Manager.
• Manage projects and campaigns efficiently with a mature approach. Keep the team informed on progress, recognize issues early, and pre-empting them.
• Act as our client’s brand guardian ensuring education and consistency across all departments and outputs.
• Building client relationships and maintaining a network of media contacts, including journalists and industry spokespeople.
• Write briefs under the supervision of the senior public relations account manager
• Work with internal stakeholders to get things done on time, on budget, and at the right quality, including peers across departments and disciplines.
• Work closely with our Finance team to ensure company policy compliance, maintain revenue trackers, and efficiently supply and finalize financial documentation.
• Develop a strong relationship with our clients, providing the highest standard of account service in all client interactions.
• Actively identify/develop additional business opportunities within assigned Clients.
• Analyzing PR coverage and providing written reports.
• Manage and mentor junior members of staff.
• Most importantly, champion the idea, the lateral creative solution to our client’s unique business challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in PR/ Media/ Communications/Marketing
• Sound knowledge of social media
• 3-5 years’ experience in a dynamic PR /digital Solutions or Media environment
• High levels of communication – both presentation, verbal, and written skills
• Impressive emotional intelligence and interpersonal expertise
• A passion for the media, including social media
• Flair for creativity, strategic thinking, and innovation
• Strong copywriting and marketing mastery
• Commercially aware and business savvy
• Good industry knowledge and experience in building influential networks
• Solid computer prowess and project management skills
• The outstanding organization with an ability to manage multiple projects and portfolios
• Service focused and sensitive to confidential information
• Trusted, kind, diligent, thoughtful, energetic and flexible.
• Strategically minded, passionate about creativity, and working flexibly in a small team.