Account Manager

Our client is an award winning Communications Agency specialising in books, literature, literary events, culture and the arts; they are now looking to recruit an Account Manager to join their team based in Central London in a hybrid working pattern.

Key responsibilities will include developing, implementing and evaluating creative publicity campaigns for a range of clients within both fiction and non-fiction, both online and off-line; building media and author brands; developing and executing fully integrated communications strategies; organising and managing events and programmes; and managing and supporting designated client authors.

The successful candidate will have solid experience in a publicity role within book publishing, arts and culture either from working in an agency or in-house. You will have strong media contacts and be amongst various Literature and Arts networks.

With a creative mindset, the ideal candidate will be an expert at building and maintaining contacts within the media and will have a proven track record in project managing successful publicity campaigns. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your PR career within this highly successful communications agency. The company is open to senior candidates who are looking for a flexible working environment or more junior Account Managers with relevant contacts and enthusiasm for this sector.

For a full description of the role, please send your CV with a brief paragraph outlining your relevant skills.

Closing Date: Early applications may be prioritised.

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