Senior Campaign Manager (PR, Corporate)

The Senior Campaign Manager (SCM) works closely with both their clients and team to ensure the efficient and effective running of their accounts. The SCM has a clear understanding of their clients’ objectives and requirements. They deliver the highest levels of service and have the ability to build and maintain long-lasting relationships with clients. The SCM translates creative thinking into decisive action, prioritising tasks efficiently and continuously setting a motivating example for the rest of the team. They have exceptional media relations skills. The SCM will help work on multi-market credentials, RFIs and pitches, working with colleagues and teams in EMEA. An active contributor to the success of the business, the SCM will champion a collaborative, positive culture. Leading by example is important in this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop close consultative relationships with clients as the key day to day contact for all marketing comms services; develop initiatives for retention and organic growth.
• Provide content for campaigns and projects including press releases, articles, blog entries and other written material.
• Manage all media relations activity and maintain strong personal relationships with journalists, bloggers, influencers and analysts across national, trade, vertical and social media and channels.
• Consult with clients regularly on media opportunities in relation to the news agenda.
• Quality control all written materials biographies, media alerts, briefing documents, etc.
• Manage day to day operational elements, including budgets and costs, client reporting, etc.
• Ensure that activity meets the KPIs and deadlines set, and is reported to the client with insight and commentary.
• Drive proactive upselling of services and products to increase retainer and project revenue.
• Add value to new business pitches by providing support with coordination, research and insights, content generation, creative ideas, presentation preparation and attendance.
• Champion the cascading of your UK/EMEA clients across the global network.
• Work closely with line reports to set objectives and support strengths and professional development.
• Help recruit and retain a high calibre team – inspire and nurture a motivational office culture.
• Regularly attend and lead TEAM LEWIS daily press briefings and training sessions.
• Overall, be a collaborative, encouraging, supportive member of the London team.

About you

• Working for a PR or integrated comms agency, you have deep sector experience in B2B or Corporate.
• An experienced Senior Campaign Manager, you have a strong understanding of clients’ business needs, issues and requirements.
• Experience working on international clients would be helpful.
• An articulate and confident presenter.
• With in-depth knowledge of the media, you keep up to date with current affairs.
• Impeccable attention to detail and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential.
• A team player, you are a charismatic manager with the skills and aptitude to motivate, coach and develop people.
• Agency experience integrating PR with digital marketing, content and broader marketing activities.
• Well organised, pragmatic and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to problem solve, project manage and multi-task; remains calm in a pressurised environment.
• Knowledge of finance, operational/information systems, HR.
• Integrity, humility, self-drive/initiative – and a sense of humour!