No two days look the same. From shaping public narratives to advising influential figures and navigating complex communications challenges, this role offers variety, autonomy and genuine responsibility. Ideal for a sharp thinker and exceptional storyteller who thrives on interesting challenges and wants their ideas to make a difference.
Latte is proud to exclusively partner with one of London’s most distinctive independent public relations and strategic communications agencies to appoint a Senior Account Manager.
This is an agency with a fascinating history, an established reputation for managing complex public narratives and a client portfolio that spans corporate communications, crisis and reputation management, arts, entertainment, culture and influential individuals.
It’s a business that operates quite differently from many traditional PR agencies.
One day, the work might involve helping a founder or CEO build their public profile and become a recognised voice in their industry. Another could involve managing a sensitive reputational issue, launching a new venture, supporting a cultural institution or identifying the story that will bring an important campaign to public attention.
The agency is now entering an interesting period of evolution, with a refreshed positioning and a growing emphasis on the strategic communications work that has made its reputation.
For someone who is naturally curious, enjoys the media, understands the power of storytelling and wants to work on interesting, sometimes unconventional assignments, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
There are several reasons this opportunity stands out.
The variety of the work. Few agencies operate across such an interesting combination of corporate reputation, high-profile individuals, cultural organisations, crisis communications and media influence. You’ll have the opportunity to work on projects that challenge your thinking and broaden your experience.
The people you’ll learn from. You’ll work closely with a respected founder whose career has been built around publicity, reputation and the media, alongside an experienced leadership team responsible for the agency’s day-to-day work.
The access and responsibility. This is a boutique agency where you’ll be close to clients, involved in decisions and given the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution. You won’t be hidden behind layers of management or limited to one narrowly defined area of communications.
The culture. The agency values people who are capable, curious, hardworking and confident without unnecessary ego. It’s a small, collaborative team where people support one another and take collective responsibility for the quality of their work.
The next chapter. The business is evolving its positioning and approach to the market, creating an opportunity to join at an interesting stage of its development.
For someone coming from a larger agency, the appeal may be greater variety, autonomy and access to senior people.
For someone moving from journalism or another communications discipline, it could be the opportunity to apply their existing skills in a different, commercially focused environment.
Alongside a salary of £45,000 – £55,000, the agency offers:
The agency is based in a modern, collaborative workspace at 180 Strand, with access to a range of amenities, events and networking opportunities.
You’ll join a boutique team of communications professionals, working closely with the agency’s senior leadership and directly with clients who often have significant public profiles, commercial ambitions or complex communications challenges.
The work is varied, combining established client relationships with individual projects that can develop into longer-term partnerships.
You could be supporting an entrepreneur looking to raise their profile ahead of a significant business milestone, helping a senior executive establish their voice in the media, developing a story around an important social issue or contributing to the management of a challenging reputational situation.
You’ll also have exposure to work across arts, entertainment and culture, alongside corporate and business communications. This is a hands-on position where strong writing, sound judgement, excellent relationship management and the ability to think independently will be central to your success.
You’ll work with experienced senior colleagues, support more junior members of the team and have the opportunity to contribute directly to the ideas and decisions shaping client activity. Managing and developing client relationships, including working directly with founders, CEOs, senior executives and other influential stakeholders. Developing compelling stories, media angles and communications approaches that support clients’ commercial and reputational objectives.
Writing high-quality press materials, thought-leadership content, briefing documents, media pitches and wider communications. Building and maintaining relationships with journalists, editors, producers and other influential media contacts. Supporting clients across corporate communications, reputation management, issues and crisis situations, alongside more proactive profile-building activity.
Managing multiple projects, coordinating activity and ensuring work is delivered to a consistently high standard. Working closely with senior colleagues to develop communications strategies, identify opportunities and provide thoughtful client counsel. Supporting and guiding junior team members, contributing to a collaborative and proactive working environment. Exploring opportunities across emerging media channels, including podcasts, digital content and new approaches to storytelling.
Essential experience:
We’re approaching this search a little differently.
While we’d welcome applications from experienced Senior Account Managers or Account Managers working in corporate communications, reputation management or wider PR, we’re equally interested in speaking with people whose experience has developed outside a traditional agency environment.
That could include someone working in journalism who is considering a move into communications, or a professional with experience across politics, public affairs, publishing, editorial or in-house communications.
What matters most is the quality of your thinking, writing, communication skills and professional judgement.
The ideal candidate:
Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear, compelling and engaging stories. A strong understanding of the media, how news develops and what makes a story interesting to different audiences. Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders, building trusted relationships and handling sensitive conversations.
A genuine interest in current affairs, business, politics, culture and the changing media landscape. The ability to think creatively, identify opportunities and contribute ideas rather than simply execute instructions.
Strong organisational skills and the confidence to manage changing priorities in a fast-moving environment. An adaptable, collaborative approach and the willingness to take responsibility for your work.
Existing media relationships would be valuable, as would experience in corporate reputation or crisis communications, but we’re not expecting every candidate to bring exactly the same background. An interest in podcasting, content creation and the wider evolution of media would also be particularly relevant.
This is a role for someone who enjoys understanding people, asking intelligent questions and finding the story that others might overlook.
Sponsorship is not available for this role – you must already have the right to work in the UK to be considered.
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