ACCOUNT MANAGER
CONSUMER ENTERTAINMENT: BRANDS & MUSIC
About Premier
We are Premier, Europe's leading integrated agency, specialising in entertainment, arts, and culture.
For over 25 years, we’ve been at the forefront of creativity and innovation, leveraging our unrivalled influence and network to bring fans closer to the things they love across TV, film, gaming, theatre, sport, live events, and music.
Our prestigious client roster includes industry giants like Cointreau, Pokémon, St Remy, Mamma Mia The Party, Campari, Disney, Amazon, Electronic Arts, IMAX, Activision, Live Nation, Netflix, Paramount, Six Nations Rugby, Sky, Sony, Universal, and Warner Bros. With Premier, the possibilities are endless.
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for someone who lives and breathes music and culture, knows what’s making noise and can spot a great story before everyone else does.
You’ll be confident juggling multiple projects, building new relationships with media and talent as well as nurturing existing strong contacts, and turning ideas into high-quality, impactful work for our clients.
You’ll have solid experience across press liaison, talent management, writing and reporting, and be ready to take ownership of campaigns, confidently manage clients and help junior team members thrive.
Experience required:
4-6 years’ experience in a PR agency or comms environment in entertainment, music or lifestyle sectors
A solid understanding of the UK media and influencer landscape with established contacts
Experience with the runnings of a day-to-day press office, writing and approving press releases, media sell-ins, coverage tracking and reporting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Genuine interest in music, pop culture, content creators, and online communities
Ability to work proactively and manage multiple deadlines
Confidence to share ideas and thoughts to support campaign ideation
Previous experience mentoring junior team members is a plus
The role:
As an Account Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role across a range of consumer brands and music accounts, supporting campaign delivery while developing your project ownership and strategic thinking.
You’ll join the Consumer Entertainment department in a team of diverse, curious and creative specialists in live entertainment, brand, music, sport, gaming and general lifestyle. We work with some of the most exciting clients on a range of integrated campaigns across PR, comms, influencer, events, live experience and content creation.
Key responsibilities include:
Owning the day-to-day management of client accounts, ensuring campaigns are delivered to a high standard, on time and against agreed objectives
Leading client communication, including calls and meetings, providing clear updates, recommendations and solutions and building trusted day-to-day relationships
Developing and delivering PR strategies and campaigns alongside senior team members, bringing strong ideas and industry insight to client work
Driving proactive media and influencer activity, securing impactful coverage and identifying opportunities across gaming, entertainment and mainstream media
Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, editors, influencers, creators and other relevant third parties
Overseeing press office, reporting and campaign output, ensuring materials, coverage and client reporting are accurate, insightful and delivered on time
Managing and developing junior team members, delegating effectively, overseeing quality and deadlines, and providing feedback, mentoring and support
Proactively identifying and solving challenges, taking ownership of issues and presenting practical solutions to clients and senior team members
Contributing to new business and account growth, identifying opportunities to add value to existing clients and supporting proposals and pitches
Sharing media and cultural insight with clients and the wider team, helping to identify new opportunities and strengthen campaign thinking
THE PACKAGE:
We offer 25 days’ holiday, flexible working, and a competitive salary based on experience.
Benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme, Season Ticket loan scheme, flexible working, staff breakfast, and regular training and learning opportunities.
To apply, please send your CV and a short note on why you’d love to join us to jobs@premiercomms.com, titling your email AM – Brands & Music
We can’t wait to hear from you