Publitek (a Next 15 company) is an integrated, technical and global B2B marketing agency for leading tech brands. Our unmatched technical expertise and global reach helps innovative technology and engineering companies connect with audiences to change the world.

Our team of professionals comes from a wide range of backgrounds including engineering, marketing, creative, publishing, journalism, and PR. The one thing we all have in common is curiosity and enthusiasm for the pivotal role engineering and technology plays in creating a sustainable future and enabling the innovation that enhances all aspects of our lives and society.

Publitek serves its clients globally from its offices in Bath, Luton and London in the United Kingdom, Hamburg in Germany, and Portland Oregon in North America as well as Tokyo in Japan. Publitek is a Next 15 company alongside brands such as Archetype, Savanta and Engine UK.

Together, we make B2B marketing technically inspiring.

Role overview

We are looking for an Account Manager who is passionate about technology marketing to support our agency client services team across a variety of disciplines including PR, social media and advertising. You will manage client programs and provide strategic counsel to clients. Reporting to an Account Director, you will manage the daily strategy and client communications, as well as social media, public relations and advertising programs as applicable.

As an Account Manager at Publitek, you will:

• Effectively plan and execute strategic PR programs
• Conduct and direct the team on media pitching and placement for announcements, launches, and active storytelling
• Understand the media landscape and actively monitor for new opportunities, guiding the team to ensure client-specific media lists are on target
• Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and media
• Secure and manage briefings and schedules, and serve as clients' PR representative during briefings
• Manage writing/editing of PR materials and other content
• Manage paid and organic social media programs for both brands and executives; writing copy or reviewing and guiding junior staff toward optimized content
• Develop PR plans and set quarterly/yearly metrics based on business objectives and anecdotal program performance
• Help drive programs for media buying, creative concept development, lead generation and lead nurturing (advertising experience is not required, as long as you are willing to learn!)
• Oversee reporting, analysis and program optimization
• Lead status/strategy calls with clients; manage client relationships; oversee integrated programs
• Guide junior staff on day-to-day responsibilities
• Contribute to financial management and time forecasting of accounts

You will bring:

• At least 5 years of experience in PR/Social Media/Advertising
• Experience in strategic PR and organic social media strategy (paid social media is a plus)
• Your experience of managing advertising, direct marketing and collateral or a genuine desire and commitment to learn them
• Experience within agency environments and B2B technology clients
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant business experience
• Experience establishing communication and engagement with stakeholders

And in return, Publitek offers:

• Great compensation package
• Flexible working including hybrid / remote working
• Impressive PTO package (23 days your first year, and 28 for years two and beyond) and paid holidays off
• 401K
• Career pathway opportunities to progress to Account Director and Senior Account Director and beyond!
• Opportunities to contribute to pro-bono activity and play an active role in the evolving culture of our business with our Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion council, Fun Committee and other employee-led programs

We are committed to building a culture that recognizes the value of diversity among our people, and where everyone feels included irrespective of their differences including race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to; recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, transfer and termination.