PR Account Manager - Sports & Entertainment Agency
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Sector: marketing & communications
- Type: hybrid
- Contact: Stephanie Leetch
- Contact Email: Stephanie.leetch@handle.co.uk
- Expiry Date: 25 March 2023
- Job Ref: BBBH105136
A hugely successful global sports & entertainment agency are hiring for a PR Account Manager to join their award-winning team who produce impressive PR campaigns across lifestyle and sport.
This is a fabulous opportunity for a talented storyteller who has experience with planning and delivering projects for consumer and lifestyle or sport clients.
Responsibilites
- Collaborating with the PR team to deliver lifestyle and sport coverage in key titles and outlets
- Attending media pitches, PR events and developing creative ideas that align and enhance the clients objectives
- Deliver PR & content shoot days, and be responsible for managing costs, working with creative on the direction, and liaising with management
- Commission a trusted and skilled videographers and photographers to work with on rotation
- Build strong and trusting relationships with senior clients across PR and Partnerships
- Help deliver on-site activations to amplify client's partnerships
- Support on event management and logistics including working with trusted suppliers and
- partner agencies to deliver a premium experience
- Deliver client facing campaign and event media coverage reports
- Look for new partnership opportunities that deliver against brand objectives
The candidate
- A background in sport PR or lifestyle PR
- Previous experience working within PR either within an agency or in-house
- Experience working with talent and across high profile partnerships
- Excellent communicator with expert level of account handling experience
- A desire to work within sports
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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