Account Manager

JB Search Partners

Account Manager

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Account Manager
    Location: New York, NY


    A global integrated communications agency specializing in financial services, B2B technology and energy, with 6 offices across the globe.

    We’re the fastest growing independent agency in the PR Week Top 150, and recently voted one of the Top Places to Work! But more importantly, we are passionate about being a business run by our people, for our people.

    We’re looking for a bright and ambitious Account Manager to join us, supporting us in an exciting phase of growth.

    Your Job Purpose:
    • Serve as a trusted day-to-day resource for B2B tech & financial services clients and lead day-to-day account management
    • Support junior team development
    • Be responsible for delivering ‘stand out’ media results and develop strong media relationships
    • Support account leads in complex client matters
    • Demonstrate familiarity and expertise with issues core to your clients
    • Create written materials including bylines, press releases, and pitches

    The Ideal Candidate:
    • 4-5 years of experience in a PR agency role, with demonstrated understanding of financial services, complex technologies, and/or fintech
    • Excellent client management skills
    • Stand-out media relations skills, strong written skills and the ability to metabolize complex businesses and turn them into concise and compelling ideas
    • Strong interest in current affairs within our markets, and the ability to leverage the news within campaigns to deliver media results
    • Self-starter with a strong sense of personal responsibility, while still acting as a team player