Account Manager (Freelance/Temp to Perm), Technology PR - Global Communications Agency

Why Join FleishmanHillard?

We have been named PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year and Best Places to Work; a “Standout Agency” on Advertising Age’s A-List; NAFE’s “Top 50 Companies for Executive Women” for six years running; and among our firm’s award-winning work we’ve taken home 5 Lions at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity in previous years.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable working environment for everyone. As the only PR Agency awarded EY’s National Equality Standard (twice!), we believe diversity drives innovation. Whatever your background, you’ll find a welcoming, equitable environment here. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.

About us

We’re passionate sector specialists, working at the cutting edge of technology—cybersecurity, AI, fintech, SaaS, telecoms, digital transformation, cloud computing and beyond. Our clients range from global tech giants to bold industry challengers. We thrive on making complex technical topics engaging and accessible, whether shaping the conversation on AI’s role in healthcare, championing sustainability through materials recycling, or raising public awareness around cybercrime and financial fraud. No two days are the same: we work across healthcare, financial services, retail, automotive and more, giving you the opportunity to collaborate with experts throughout our global agency and continuously broaden your expertise.

The role is offered initially as a 3-6 month freelance agreement, but is likely to convert to a permanent role in the near future.

As an experience Account Manager you'll play a pivotal role on some of our flagship accounts. Working closely with senior management, you’ll provide strategic counsel and contribute fresh perspectives and new ideas; challenge thinking and provide high-value guidance. You will play a key role in driving excellent client service and delivery of results across your portfolio of accounts. You’ll be working with collaborative teams on UK and global integrated programs encompassing corporate positioning and reputation, high-level media and analyst relations, social media, executive communications, issues management, product and employee communications.

Working closely with senior management, you’ll:

• Drive media coverage, pitching stories and find creative angles, craft and refine press releases and content while developing and strengthening relationships with key media contacts.

• Work with our global technology specialists in FH offices throughout our network and across the wider Omnicom network, ensuring processes and systems work efficiently and support the development of integrated campaigns and hub team activity.

• Support the smooth running of accounts, developing and overseeing high-quality deliverables, providing feedback and guidance to the junior team

• Contribute to the management of client budgets; overseeing development, tracking, billing and communications.

• Actively involved in the team’s new business efforts; looking for opportunities for client growth or cross-practice initiatives, supporting marketing activity and networking with prospects.

• Inspire and mentor junior team members to ensure a highly engaged, inclusive and productive team.

About you

• Experience in B2B Tech comms, ideally within an agency.

• Sector experience in AI, quantum, cyber security, future of work would be advantageous

• You'll bring strong media, influencer and content expertise

• Posses established account and project management skills, with strong attention to detail

• Knowledge of/interest in emerging and multi-media is essential – e.g., influencers, podcasts, substack

• Events experience considered a bonus

• Proactive, responsive and agile

• You must have the right to work in the UK and be able to work in our Bankside office at least 3 days p/week.

• Preference given to candidates available immediately.

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