Public Relations Account Manager

Job Title: Public Relations Account Manager | Eco Age

Location: London

Job Type: Hybrid

Salary: £33,000 – £40,000 depending on experience

About Us:

Eco Age is a renowned consultancy and media platform at the intersection of sustainability, fashion, beauty, and global change. Known for our prestigious Green Carpet Fashion Awards and impactful sustainability campaigns, we\’ve partnered with global luxury brands and industry leaders to drive meaningful transformation in fashion and beauty. We\’re seeking a talented Public Relations Account Manager to help amplify our mission and strengthen our client relationships through purpose-driven campaigns.

Job Description:

We are looking for a confident and experienced Account Manager to join our team, working with a wide range of sustainability-focused clients and supporting them with powerful purpose-driven public relation campaigns.

The role will involve delivering both campaigns and press office functions on various inspirational client accounts within the sustainable fashion, beauty and lifestyle sectors.

The ideal candidate will have either experience in journalism or a strong track record of media relations management/publicist experience (ideally with an accompanying portfolio) as well as a minimum of 3 years\’ experience in journalism/or in a PR agency. Excellent writing skills are a must, as are a keen eye for detail and the ability to juggle multiple workstreams while maintaining our commitment to environmental integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day delivery of PR programmes with efficiency and effectiveness, with a focus on sustainable fashion, beauty and environmental initiatives
• Drive forward media relations, both in securing excellent coverage and managing the team to achieve strong results
• Plan and implement multiple media strategies across national, trade and broadcast media, translating complex sustainability topics into compelling narratives
• Deploy excellent writing skills to produce high quality written work with a strong attention to detail
• Proactively contribute creative ideas to develop exciting and engaging sustainability campaigns for existing and prospective clients
• Plan and lead routine client meetings, offering coherent and concise advice, and instil confidence in your oversight and command of the account with the client
• Think and act independently, taking the initiative when appropriate
• Provide concise and high-quality advice on the significance of external developments in sustainability, fashion and beauty and the consequences for the client, making robust recommendations for a response
• Manage the junior team through solid forward-planning and coordination, acting as the key lynchpin between the junior and senior team

Key Requirements:

• At least 3 years\’ experience in journalism or in PR, as a now established Account Manager
• Excellent writing skills across multiple disciplines
• Strong media relations skills and network of journalist contacts, particularly in fashion, beauty and sustainability sectors
• Confident team player with strong communications skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, partners and suppliers
• Understanding and management of the competing pressures of client needs and profitability of the business
• Passion for sustainability, ethical fashion and beauty is essential

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the sustainable fashion and beauty landscape and key industry players
• Experience with sustainability communications or ESG reporting
• Understanding of green marketing regulations and best practices

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• 25 days holiday allowance increasing with years of service (up to 30 days)
• Private Health Cover
• Hybrid working environment (flexible options available)
• Regular team events/socials
• Training budget and career development opportunities
• A creative and supportive work environment

How to Apply:

📧 Email: amie@eco-age.com

📝 Subject Line: Eco Age Account Manager Application

Send your:

• CV
• Cover Letter outlining your experience in PR and interest in sustainable fashion and beauty