Job description

We exist to help give faith-based organisations a voice and influence through all forms of media. In national media, the church and Christian organisations are often presented in narrow and negative terms and we want to help reframe that narrative and share positive, inspiring stories of impact from faith-based businesses, charities and churches across the UK, Northern Ireland, USA, and Australia. From rescuing victims of human trafficking to tackling issues of climate change, supporting children in poverty to raising awareness of the issues of mental health, we believe the church has a story worth sharing.

Over the past few years we have experienced significant growth as an agency, working with organisations who are passionate about what they do and making a difference in the world. We are seeking to add to this growing, vibrant and creative team and recruit an Account Manager to manage some of the day-to-day activities of client accounts, thereby increasing our impact, reach and influence not only as an agency, but on behalf of the clients we serve.

This role requires a smart thinking PR/comms practitioner, preferably with some solid agency and charity sector experience and/or experience in book, film or events promotion. As an established Account Manager, or in a role equivalent to this, you’ll have at least three years PR/comms experience, and be accustomed to managing a number of clients/projects simultaneously - working to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

The day-to-day:

· Managing a portfolio of client accounts ranging from charities to publishers and production houses.

· Providing strategic counsel to clients to aid their PR and wider comms campaigns

· Gathering stories, information, comment and resources for the media (print, broadcast digital and social) on behalf of clients.

· Building relationships with new and existing clients.

· Building relationships with key media/influencer contacts and updating databases.

· Liaising with clients regarding press campaigns, creative projects and comms solutions.

· Managing media, speaking to journalists and other members of the press.

· Providing innovative and creative communications solutions for clients.

· Briefing clients and updating them on comms campaigns.

· Analysing PR coverage and providing reports using our monitoring tools.

· Communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders.

· Reporting to the Account Director, keeping them updated on progress and/or any issues.

· Mentoring and coaching junior team members.

Key responsibilities

Responsibilities may vary according to each client account, but may include a combination of:

· Daily point of contact with key media contacts and clients.

· Developing integrated campaigns – usually with a focus on media relations.

· Overseeing day to day activities on multiple client accounts with Account Executives.

· Collaborating with other service leads e.g. social media, content, reputation management, training, to deliver high quality campaigns.

· Leading/contributing to meetings whether in person or online, and liaising and updating clients on PR activities.

· Keeping abreast of current PR trends and tools.

· Monitoring the news agenda and seeking opportunities to secure media coverage through news jacking.

· Building client relationships and maintaining a network and database of key media contacts including journalists, influencers and industry spokespeople.

· Developing news angles, stories and pitches to further the client’s profile, products and services.

· Fulfilling the client’s key performance indicators and contributing to growing accounts.

· Managing a high level of client interaction.

· In time, line management responsibilities for a junior team member.

Key skills required:

Many of these can also be developed over time with the support and training provided by the team itself and external training opportunities. There are genuine opportunities for career development within the agency.

· High levels of communication - both presentation, verbal and written skills.

· Mature emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.

· A passion for the media, including social media.

· Flair for creativity, strategic thinking and innovation.

· Strong copywriting, story telling and communications skills.

· Understanding of the faith and NGO sector and passion for telling the story of Christian organisations making a difference in the world.

· Good industry knowledge and experience in building influential networks.

· Solid digital and project management skills.

· Outstanding organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects, administration and portfolios.

· Service focused and sensitive to confidential information.

· Fun, friendly, efficient and personable with clients.

· Able to work to deadlines.

· Experience exercising discretion and confidentiality with sensitive company information.

This role has an occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a Christian.

Desirable skills:

· Good industry knowledge and experience in building influential networks.

· Experience in promoting authors/books/film/events.

Other

· Attend relevant Christian, client or PR related conference, events or training opportunities.

· Demonstrate flexibility and be willing to travel when required and on occasion work out of hours.

Team communication

· Weekly all-team zoom call, regular zoom and occasional face to face meetings with account teams/clients.

Location

Our team members work from a variety of locations across the UK. Your primary place of work could be at home or from the Jersey Road PR offices in Milton Keynes. Wherever you are based, you can expect to meet other members of the Jersey Road PR team face-to-face on a regular basis in London or another agreed location, as well as at our annual team residential.

Salary

£32,000 - £37,000 (plus pension)

30 days annual leave

To apply for this role please send your CV and a covering letter stating your reasons for applying and what you would bring to the agency. Please note, only those CVs that are accompanied by a covering letter will be considered.

www.jerseyroadpr.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £32,000.00-£37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Application question(s):

• What PR agency and charity sector experience and/or experience in book, film or events promotion do you have?
• Do you have at least three years PR/comms experience, and are you accustomed to managing a number of clients/projects simultaneously - working to tight deadlines?
• This role has an occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a Christian;

What is your experience and understanding of working in the faith and NGO sector?

Experience:

• Public relations: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 08/02/2023
Reference ID: JRPR AM
Expected start date: 01/03/2023