Senior Account Manager at TBWAWorldwide

Job description

Specific skillset:

Non-negotiables:

• Media pitching is a non-negotiable. Strong media pitcher required for the job. Needs to demonstrate media liaison skillset and contacts.
• Strong writing requirement for job / edit / provide proof of writing ability.
• Needs to have experience working on clients in financial services / corporate sector.

Additional:

• Needs to have a strong admin / reporting skillset, able to analyse reporting numbers and requirements and have a creative, problem-solving approach to publicity reporting and measurement. Intermediate experience / knowledge in Excel is recommended (but not a necessity).
• Must be able to be flexible, manage multiple clients and juggle various tasks and deadlines.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Must have agency experience
• Must have qualification (either Degree or Diploma) in journalism, PR or similar field
• Preferable to have own transport
• Media contacts in financial sector.

Required Skills

• Needs to demonstrate / enjoy creative problem solving
• Have ‘can-do’ attitude, get hands-on and show willingness to ‘jump in’, lead by example by being a ‘go-getter’
• Meticulous, attention to detail
• Ability to form relationships easily (e.g. with clients and media)
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be self-starter, need little micromanagement, and show initiative in managing / leading projects
• Proactive in account management, spot problems before they arise, timeously alert account director
• Team-player, but able to do the job and get on with it
• Must be able to manage own time and prioritise
• Must be willing to mentor junior staff
• Must be able to spot opportunities, act on them.

Preferance will be given to EE candidates only. If you have not received feedback within 3 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.