Account Manager - Public Affairs

August 6

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Public Relations • Digital • Healthcare • Technology • Integrated Communications

1001 - 5000

Description

• Campaign Planning, Management and Delivery- Creative ideas and communication strategies are developed and clearly documented in PR Plans which reflect the communication objectives for each client and enable delivery of all supporting activity. • Client Relationships- Multiple relationships are established within client organisations including members of the PR and Marketing teams, key spokespeople, sales teams and other primary members of the internal PR buying unit. • Copywriting- Advanced writing skills for both consumer and B2B audiences are in evidence, including the production of press releases, project proposals, presentations and wider forms of communications content. • Presentation & Facilitation- Confident and effective presentation and facilitation skills are applied internally with teams and externally with clients, prospects and other audiences. • Networking & Business Development- Networks of valuable contacts outside of the media and blogging communities are established and nurtured for leverage with clients and for business development purposes. • People and Team Management- A comprehensive blend of management styles and techniques are adopted to ensure delivery of client results while motivating, supporting and developing team members. • Knowledge Building- A comprehensive and current understanding of the media, current affairs, client organisations, key market sectors and Burson’s business proposition result in client satisfaction and retention. • Reporting & Meeting Management- Timely, quality-driven client reporting and information delivery is achieved. • Digital Media- Demonstrate a strong understanding of the digital media landscape. Know the digital media tools available to you and how to incorporate them into client programs. • Account Profitability- Account profitability is maintained through effective team service levels, time analysis and direct cost recovery.

Requirements

• Parliamentary / government experience – either working as a researcher to an MP or an assistant to a government Minister or in one of the main parties' campaign organisation (e.g. CCHQ or Labour HQ). • Public Affairs consultancy experience. • Good understanding of the integrated nature of public affairs - taking a broad interest in and understanding of the impact of media relations in shaping political opinion • You are passionate about the politics and the media. • Live and breathe not just Westminster but the world beyond it closely. • Have experience in developing campaigns that resonate with political audiences around the nations and regions – be they in Whitehall, Parliament, NGOs or at grassroot level - in order to drive change or to give our clients a voice in the debates that concern them. • You may be coming from either a consultancy or an in-house role but it is important you understand the demands and technical requirements of the consultancy environment.