PR Account Manager (Consumer Technology)

TL;DR

PR Account Manager (Consumer Technology): Managing day-to-day public relations and communications for a large consumer technology brand, focusing on leading the hardware press office and executing creative campaigns. Focus on building strong media and client relationships, developing impactful communication strategies, and leveraging insights from technology and AI trends.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is an award-winning creative agency founded in 1948, specializing in brand advertising, customer experience marketing, PR, influence, and consulting.

What you will do

• Manage the client account’s hardware press office, including product announcements and media relations.
• Oversee a busy press inbox, responding to inquiries from UK national, consumer, and trade press.
• Maintain awareness of the news agenda in tech, AI, political, lifestyle, and cultural spaces to drive client communications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists and clients, serving as a primary point of contact.
• Write compelling press releases, briefing notes, messaging, Q&As, statements, and pitches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute multi-channel consumer PR campaigns.

Requirements

• Consumer Tech Experience Required.
• At least one year’s experience at Account Manager level.
• Strong understanding of the consumer media landscape, including social media and creators.
• Strong writing skills with experience creating toolkits, press releases, and compelling media pitches.
• Experience managing press office retainers and large-scale PR campaigns.
• Excellent communication, project management, and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated experience in building productive relationships and strong stakeholder management.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day.
• Bupa Healthcare and enhanced parental leave.
• Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am – 4pm.
• 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure.
• Wellbeing and Health initiatives, including a monthly allowance for exercise class memberships.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme.