PR Account Executive
We are growing. And we need another Jammer to join us.
This role is ideal for someone with early agency experience or a strong internship behind them who is ready to get stuck into all areas of both digital and traditional PR.
You will join a fast-paced, ambitious, collaborative team that works across an exciting mix of B2B and consumer brands, delivering integrated PR campaigns that secure headlines, build reputation and deliver commercial impact.
The Role:
Media Relations:
- Draft media materials including press releases, pitches and journalist briefing notes.
- Build and maintain media lists across national, regional, sector, broadcast and digital media.
- Proactively sell in stories to journalists via phone, email and face-to-face meetings.
- Support with media monitoring, cuttings and reporting.
- Build early relationships with key journalists relevant to our clients.
Content & Copy:
- Draft press releases, blog posts, comment pieces and feature contributions.
- Work with senior team to support award entries, reports and thought leadership content.
- Ensure all content is factually accurate, well written and delivered on time.
Client Management:
- Support client teams on day-to-day delivery across multiple accounts.
- Attend client meetings and calls, taking accurate contact reports and managing follow-ups.
- Prepare client reports, meeting agendas and status updates.
- Respond to client emails and calls promptly and professionally.
Digital PR:
- Understand the role of digital PR in SEO and brand visibility.
- Support outreach to secure online coverage with relevant, authoritative links.
- Use tools such as Google Analytics, Inclusive, Response Source and media databases to support reporting and research.
Reporting & Admin:
- Prepare monthly coverage reports, ensuring all coverage is tracked and evaluated.
- Maintain accurate files, media lists and admin across all accounts.
- Support in the management of forward features calendars and editorial deadlines.
Creative & Campaign Support:
- Contribute actively to brainstorms, offering creative ideas for media stories, hooks and campaigns.
- Monitor news agendas, trends and competitor activity, feeding in ideas for proactive opportunities.
Event Management & Support:
- Support the planning and delivery of client and agency events, from press launches to media briefings.
- Liaise with suppliers, venues and partners to help coordinate logistics.
- Assist with guest list management, RSVPs and onsite support during events.
- Prepare briefing documents, press packs and event collateral as required.
- Help manage follow-up media outreach and post-event reporting.
Jam Marketing & Agency Support:
- Support Jam’s own marketing activity, including drafting agency news stories, award entries, blog posts and social content.
- Assist in managing Jam’s own PR and social media presence, identifying opportunities to promote the agency.
- Help with organisation of Jam-hosted events, networking opportunities and speaker slots.
- Contribute ideas and content for internal knowledge shares, training sessions and agency development.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Ideally 6-18 months’ experience in PR, comms or digital (agency or in-house).
- A strong writer with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident communicator who is happy picking up the phone and chasing down coverage via email and face to face comms.
- Some existing journalist contacts are a bonus.
- Understanding of both digital and traditional PR practices.
- Working knowledge of Google Analytics is desirable.
- Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.
- Curious, proactive and a team player.
“One of the best parts of working at Jam is how naturally we collaborate across teams. Whether it’s a big campaign, a standout PR idea, or an event, there’s a real sense of care and support throughout the team, it’s genuinely rewarding to create work together that we’re all proud of.”
Lucy PendleburySenior PR Executive
About Jam
Jam is an award-winning agency, passionate about creating extraordinary thinking that delivers real results for our clients. We’re a tight-knit team that works hard, has fun, supports one another and celebrates success together.
Our Account Executives are at the very heart of Jam – we invest heavily in training, mentoring and development to help you grow fast in your career.
What you'll get:
Sound good?
If you want to be part of a team where your voice matters, ideas are heard and you can build a career you’re proud of, get in touch – Send your CV and details of your current salary to becki@wearejam.agency
Salary: Dependent on experience
Location: Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre + working from home
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