Agency Overview
Articulate is looking for a Senior Account Manager to join our team, leading day-to-day account activity and managing teams across an exciting portfolio of clients.
Articulate is a specialist strategic communications agency, proud to work with an amazing mix of premium, legacy and challenger drinks brands.
Our work spans brand launches and communications strategy, creative campaign development and execution, and ongoing brand communications and guardianship.
We bring ideas to life through PR, partnerships & sponsorships, influencer & celebrity engagement, and experiential creative & delivery.
We’re an expert, passionate and dedicated team who love doing great work for great clients. Our world also gives us the opportunity to explore hospitality, tap into interesting areas of culture and, when we’re lucky, travel to amazing places and do some genuinely fun things with our brands.
What We’re Looking For
A publicity-driven communications professional with a strong instinct for news, culture and emerging trends
Strong knowledge of the North American media landscape across print, online and broadcast
Established relationships with national and key-market media, particularly across epicurean, wines & spirits, luxury lifestyle, sports and entertainment
The ability to understand what makes a compelling story and turn brand activity into distinctive, relevant pitches
Excellent written, verbal and diplomatic communication skills
A confident client lead who can manage day-to-day relationships and keep teams and workstreams moving
A collaborative team manager who can see the big picture while maintaining strong attention to detail
Highly organised, comfortable managing multiple priorities, deadlines and deliverables
Results-driven, with accountability for meeting or exceeding agreed client KPIs
Someone who actively builds their network, seeks inspiration outside the day-to-day and brings new contacts, thinking and ideas back to the team
Role Overview
Work alongside the senior team to develop and implement integrated communications strategies, including PR plans, event activations and proactive press office activity across key US markets and beyond
Develop a strong understanding of each client’s business, objectives, audience and competitive landscape, and how communications can help drive their ambitions
Build and maintain trusted, productive relationships with clients, stakeholders, media and influencers
Lead the development of high-quality client materials, including PR plans, talking points, brand materials, media strategies and presentations
Proactively pitch and secure meaningful media coverage, consistently delivering against agreed client KPIs
Work collaboratively with the wider team to develop creative ideas, culturally relevant storylines and compelling media angles
Confidently lead client meetings and status calls, working closely with the senior account lead
Manage and mentor junior team members, providing clear direction, feedback and support
Support senior team members with program and budget management, ensuring activity remains on scope and on track
Oversee key account processes, including weekly updates, status reports, meeting notes, timelines and calendars
Help ensure work is delivered to a consistently high standard, on time and with strong attention to detail
