PR Account Manager – Sports

About the agency

Bringing together the best PR minds and ex-journalists, Press Box PR was founded in 2020 by Alex Donohue, motivated to harness the value those with firsthand experience of working in media could bring to modern-day PR.

Since then, they’ve grown rapidly into a thriving agency, gaining coverage and creating campaigns for brands across sport, consumer and B2B. 

Press Box PR’s specialisms include digital PR/PR for SEO, creative and brand PR, B2B PR and publicity for talent, all underpinned by a thorough, firsthand understanding of how media works.

Benefits & Culture

With an office in the heart of Barbican, the Press Box PR team is a collaborative and friendly bunch who take pride in relationship building and the positives associated with regular in-person interactions with journalists, clients and colleagues.

Press Box PR is proud of creating an environment where people with all levels of experience are given responsibility, support and reward accordingly, enjoying being part of a growing team and the associated social benefits.

Press Box PR is committed to nurturing professional development and career progression. With a great retention rate (approx. 90%) and a strong track record of promoting from within, your career is in (really) good hands.

• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays and your birthday off)
• Annual bonus scheme paying up to 15%
• Enhanced private pension
• Juno credits – to spend on wellness perks of your choice
• Annual training budget
• BUPA cash plan, enhanced sick pay and death in service cover
• Cycle to work scheme

DE&I

As a part of their commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the industry, Press Box has formed partnerships with state schools in Croydon and Peckham to raise awareness of careers in media and PR to students, participating in careers events with their own talent clients and staff, whilst also successfully delivering paid work experience programmes for students without any existing connection to the industry.

They know they still have more to do, but have made a commitment to continue on this journey with concrete actions backing up commitments and regular reviews of progress. 

Over 80% of the Press Box PR team has no background in the PR industry and varying educational and professional experiences. The agency is committed to ensuring it continues to cultivate its reputation as an environment where anyone can thrive, with increased diversity and an inclusive culture playing a vital part in this journey. 

About the job

• This role will work across 4-5 clients, activating sports and sponsorship campaigns. Clients span hospitality, gambling, gaming and sport categories. 
• You’ll be managing press office activities, PR stunts and experiential events to place your clients at the heart of sports culture. 
• A key responsibility is to manage the day-to-day PR strategies for your clients. You’ll review junior team members’ press releases, media lists and media strategies. You’ll also work closely with more senior team members on strategy & planning, ensuring WIP’s are kept up to date. 

About you

• You will already be at the Account Manager level within a PR agency working on consumer brands. 
• Sports experience isn’t required, but an interest in sports is ideal. 
• You’ll show that you have a strong media relations skill set, have experience in managing PR projects and client relationships, and know how to delegate and work with junior team members. 

Interested?

Apply to this role by clicking the button below. For more information, please get in touch:

• Email:  hannah.matebele@wearelatte.com 
• Phone: 07367 056808 

Our team reviews every application personally. If you don’t hear from us within 7 working days, it means we won’t be progressing your application this time.