Account Manager - PR

Designation: Account Manager

Location - Bengaluru

Experience: 6+ years

Sector - Consumer & Corporate

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple client accounts ensuring timely delivery of media advisories, coverage reports, and other deliverables.
• Maintain adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and execute integrated communication plans that align with client objectives across traditional and digital platforms.
• Guide clients through dynamic media environments and proactively manage reputational risks by identifying emerging trends and key influencers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists and digital influencers relevant to the consumer industry.
• Oversee media outreach, story placement, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, building strong, long-term relationships that foster trust and satisfaction.
• Anticipate client needs and proactively offer solutions.
• Work closely with Account Directors to identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Motivate and mentor junior team members, providing constructive feedback and supporting professional growth.
• Stay ahead of upcoming news trends, industry developments, and consumer insights.
• Guide the team in creating compelling media pitches and securing impactful placements.
• Partner with colleagues across departments and practices to deliver integrated solutions and drive business results.
• Support a healthy work environment through regular feedback, recognition, and continuous learning initiatives.

Candidate Requirements:

Education: Masters/ Bachelors degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field/ Any Post Graduate

Experience: Minimum of 6+ years in PR, with proven success in managing consumer, corporate brand accounts.

Skills:

• Strong media relations and network within the consumer/consumer sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strategic thinking with executional excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders under tight deadlines.
• Team leadership and mentoring experience.
• Understanding of digital and social media trends is a plus.