Capstone Hill Search

We are looking for a passionate Public Relations Account Manager who is based in the UK for this specialised agency that focuses on PR for B2B Technology. The team is small and bonded and the flat structure makes the environment one that is fun and perfect to grow and learn in.

About the Agency

· A rapidly growing, independently-owned B2B technology agency. They design and deliver integrated public relations campaigns for some of the most talked about brands in media and technology.

· From start-ups to global leaders, they can offer the chance to work on a range of campaigns across: entertainment and live news and sports; the next wave in arts and immersive experiences; new ways of doing business, driven by the power of technology; next-gen 5G mobile networks, creating a better society

· They offer a friendly, collegiate team culture and an excellent work/life balance, including flexible working hours and a hybrid office/home working policy.

· PR Week Top 25 Technology agency

The Role – Account Manager – PR

· We are looking for someone to drive delivery of integrated communication campaigns that incorporate media, analyst and influencer relations, trade-show events, speaker and award opportunities, and digital content creation and promotion

· Help develop strategic plans, lead day-to-day account management and client counsel, manage work pipelines, and track against KPIs

· Ensure junior team members are fully briefed, understand the tasks they need to act on, and are supported in managing their workloads

· Develop proactive story ideas and work with teams to drive newsjacking opportunities that will land coverage in a broad range of top-tier trade and mainstream media

· Assist in new business brainstorms and pitches

Key Benefits

· Salary between £30,000-35,000 p/a (according to experience).

· 25 days paid holiday (plus Bank and Public Holidays) per calendar year. For each additional 12 months of completed, continuous service, you will be given an additional day of leave up to a maximum of 30 days per annum.

· Professional development support to help you build the career that’s right for you.

· HEKA membership – with monthly credit to select from over 1000 health and wellbeing experiences, classes, and products.

· Achievement-based bonus scheme.

· Regular team socials (recent events include dinners/drinks, street art tours, table tennis, curling)… and their Fitzrovia office has free pizza/drinks nights every Thursday.

Capstone Hill Search

Title: Public Relations Director – Fashion & Retail

Industry: Fashion & Retail

Location: New York / Los Angeles

With a collection of the world’s most exciting consumer brands our premier client in New York City is at the forefront of the Fashion and Retail industry. They’ve seen 30% growth within the last 2 years and take pride in their passion for Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion. Headquartered from coast-to-coast in New York and Los Angeles they are consistently creating unique avenues to push brands forward.

What You Bring:

• Confidence and charisma: You will be the energetic leader of their respective divisions – you must know how to speak, write, present and communicate so as to command the respect of your clients and inspire & galvanize your teams
• Industry savviness: you must know the Fashion & Retail industry inside and out, understand the market position and direction of clients in the space, and have your finger on the pulse of trends, pop culture and social media
• Industry Connections: you are expected to have rich relationships across all verticals of media, and with influencers who have the ability to impact the brands under your representation
• Managerial competence: you will be overseeing the work and output of an entire division, and must be comfortable operating under pressure, meeting tight deadlines, and working on multiple projects simultaneously

What You Do:

• Management: As Director, you’re overseeing an entire division, encompassing as many as ten clients. You must have a clear sense of how each account is performing at any given moment, and step in as needed to support, brainstorm, and bolster impact.
• Strategy: Provide strategic guidance to clients and team members on an ongoing basis – your input is expected to be founded in data, research, and a keen understanding of the cultural moment.
• Prioritize: Set account priorities and communicate them accurately and efficiently to team members
• Analysis: Work to define and analyze target markets and know how to position your clients to create a unique product identity.
• Execute: Develop, deliver and lead strategic client programs and initiatives. You must be an innovative thinker and set the standard for creativity in your division, with ideas that you personally can set into motion using your own industry connections and credibility.
• Client Correspondence: You are the first point of contact for the clients in your division, therefore serving as both the mouthpiece and the ear for your teams. You’ll be expected to absorb both praise and criticism, and filter it to your reports through actionable steps.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the ‘Apply’ link.

For any further information on this opportunity, please email amelia@capstonehillsearch.com in the strictest confidence.

Please note: due to the high volume of applicants, if you have not heard from Capstone Hill Search, you have unfortunately not been selected for this role. We may be in touch in the future with other opportunities more relevant to you.

Capstone Hill Search: Public & media relations, corporate & public affairs, digital, marketing communications, stakeholder, government & investor relations. Working across North America, UK & Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australasia.

New York – Chicago – Los Angeles – London – Sydney – Melbourne

· Seniority Level

· Mid-Senior level

· Industry

· Design

· Employment Type

· Full-time

· Job Functions

· Business Development

· Public Relations

Capstone Hill Search