About us

Higginson Strategy is an award-winning communications agency specialising in delivering engaging and impactful campaigns for purpose-driven organisations. We are a small but fast-growing ambitious team, passionate about driving positive change for society and the environment. Our clients share this vision and include charities, NGOs, and commercial companies looking to do business in a way that means better outcomes for all. 

The role
- Oversee and manage the day-to-day delivery of PR programmes with efficiency and effectiveness
- Drive forward media relations, both in securing excellent coverage and managing the team to achieve strong results
- Plan and implement multiple media strategies across national, trade and broadcast media
- Deploy excellent writing skills to produce high quality written work with a strong attention to detail
- Proactively contribute creative ideas to develop exciting and engaging campaigns for existing and prospective clients
- Plan and lead routine client meetings, offering coherent and concise advice, and instil confidence in your oversight and command of the account with the client
- Think and act independently, taking the initiative when appropriate
- Provide concise and high-quality advice on the significance of external developments and the consequences for the client, making robust recommendations for a response
- Manage the junior team through solid forward-planning and coordination, acting as the key lynchpin between the junior and senior team
- Maintain a portfolio of excellent relationships with journalists and/or a political network

Skills
- At least 3 years’ experience in journalism or in PR, as a now established Account Manager
- Excellent writing skills across multiple disciplines
- Strong media relations skills and network of journalist contacts
- Confident team player with strong communications skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, partners and suppliers
- Understanding and management of the competing pressures of client needs and profitability of the business

Please visit https://higginsonstrategy.com/careers/account-manager/ for full job specifications and associated benefits.