Senior PR and Communications Account Manager (UK Remote)

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Posted 13 December 2022
Salary £38000 - £40000 Per Year
LocationBristol
Job type Permanent
DisciplineCommercial
Reference18443
Contact NameChris Mellor

Job description

Diva has an exciting opportunity for a Senior PR and Communications Account Manager to join their award-winning Creative Agency in further establishing their newest service offering - communications.

Diva covers every aspect of the creative process for game developers, publishers, and entertainment brands. Working in tandem with the Head of Communications and fellow PR Account Manager you will be well-placed to influence the division and build a solid, strategic foundation upon which it can develop and grow.

As a Senior PR and Communications Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of video game clients and promoting them and their titles, to target audiences through communications and messaging plans that you have been a part of creating.

Your responsibilities…
  • Provide counsel to clients to aid their PR and wider marketing campaigns
  • Be involved in pitching for new business and developing PR proposals by providing innovative and creative PR ideas
  • Develop plans which have key performance indicators included from the get-go
  • Establish processes for every stage of the mechanical side of the communications process such as PR planning, NDA and embargo setting, PR reporting, and code management
  • Contribute to daily meetings, and liaising and updating clients on PR activities
  • Deal with the media, speaking to journalists and other members of the press and influencer community as a daily point of contact
  • Analyse PR coverage and provide written coverage reports as per pre-agree timings
  • Ensure Diva are hitting their KPIs and evolve plans as challenges inevitably occur
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
  • Fluent communication skills - both presentational, verbal, and written
  • Ability to plan and execute scalable PR campaign for a variety of clients, game genres and budgets
  • Strong understanding of media, including social media and influencers
  • Flair for creativity, strategic thinking and innovation
  • Strong press release and copywriting skills
  • Good industry knowledge and experience in building influential networks
  • Project management and ability to work across several projects at once
  • Discretion and an understanding of why embargoes and NDAs are in place
  • Good contacts within UK gaming media
Perks and benefits include…
  • Annual dedicated training budget
  • Company pension scheme
  • Discretionary company bonus
  • Flexible working hours
  • Regular company socials, birthday celebrations, and team-building days
  • Cycle To Work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Annual BUPA health checks scheme
Diva have created a positive environment where their people matter first and foremost. A place that encourages everyone to think differently - and have fun doing it. You’ll find wellbeing and people policies to be both progressive and supportive, so you can flourish.