Account Manager - Flint Public Relations - London

Account Manager – Flint Public Relations – London

Posted under Accounts / Finance, Management / Administration on March 2nd, 2015

Further information

Flint Public Relations is an award-winning cultural communications agency focusing on profile-raising, brand management and revenue generation. Founded in 2009, the agency directs integrated 360º promotional campaigns that deliver comprehensive print, broadcast and digital media exposure whilst developing meaningful strategic alliances and brand affiliations for our clients. With offices in London, Delhi and Istanbul, and an affiliate agency in New York, Flint Public Relations offers a truly international cultural communications service. Flint is an exciting and fast growing business that values, listens to and invests in its people.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Flint seeks an experienced and ambitious Account Manager to join their internationally expanding company, working across the arts, culture and luxury sectors. The role requires a highly-organised individual with proven experience of managing multiple client and media relationships, as well as delivering first-class campaign results. The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for arts and culture, and excellent team leadership and management skills.

Essential

Educated to degree level
Minimum 3-4 years’ experience of working in the PR or communications industries, either in-house or ideally with an agency
A genuine and demonstrable passion for arts and culture
Proven experience in team leadership and management
Strong contacts in both the UK and international media
Proven experience in managing client relationships
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organisation and time management
Attention to detail, with strong copyrighting and editing skills
Determined, proactive, and works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Experience of working with external stakeholders and partners
Flexible approach to work with ability to attend evening and weekend events where necessary
Experience of event management, specifically private views and press previews

Preferred

A network of professional contacts and relationships in the arts, culture and luxury sectors
Knowledge of databases (Gorkana), Photoshop and Mac
Ability to construct and implement digital strategies with a focus on social media
A demonstrable creative approach
Languages desirable

JOB SPECIFICATION
Account Manager to manage campaigns for clients across the arts, culture and luxury sectors, including, but not limited to, art fairs, public institutions, not-for-profits, commercial galleries and festivals.

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

Planning and implementing strategic media and digital campaigns for clients:
Managing campaign and account administration
Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
Creating and editing press releases, media lists and publicity plans
Creating and overseeing digital campaign strategies
Securing and analysing editorial coverage
Liaising with stakeholders in the corporate, events and culture sectors
Managing client events, private views, photocalls, press offices and launches
Managing press trips and budgets
Responding to journalist requests and enquiries
Building relationships with UK and international media
Researching and writing new business proposals
Networking for new business opportunities
Participating in new business pitches
Contributing to Flint PR social media and brand perception
Managing Account Executives, Junior Account Executives and interns
Supporting and reporting to Account Directors and Company Directors
Working with colleagues across other offices including Delhi and Istanbul
Travelling to international art fairs to manage on-site press office and press trips