Account Manager - International Development

We are looking for an Account Manager, with a passion for international affairs and development, to join our specialised team. This is an English-speaking role, although French language skills would be desirable. The Account Manager would be required to carry out some or all the following key tasks within the International Development team:

• Act as first point of contact for day-to-day management of client work


• Provide strategic counsel to portfolio of development clients, advising on best communication approaches and tactics across multiple channels


• Work with team members to develop insight-based strategies and messaging documents


• Advise on story angles and approaches to engage with target media


• Build relationships with key international and national media


• Track topical issues in media, making recommendations for engagement


• Develop engaging content such as press releases, opinion pieces, website copy, background materials


• Help coordinate and deliver activity around external and owned events


• Conduct research and supporting with the development of new business proposals


• Work with teams to conduct monitoring and evaluation of communication activities


• Contribute to daily meetings, and liaising and updating clients on communications activities


• Managing and mentoring junior members of staff
  
  Minimum 3 years' experience working in a fast-moving policy-focused or media-focused environment gained either in an agency or in-house.


• Have excellent writing skills in English (French desirable)



• A degree in a research-oriented social science or arts, e.g. politics, history, economics and English or equivalent experience is preferred



• Knowledge and enthusiasm for the media and international affairs is essential.



• Previous experience of global development, working with the United Nations, Public Affairs, politics and campaigning is an advantage



• Experience in journalism, blogging and social media is an advantage



• Can conduct comprehensive analysis of information to tight deadlines ensuring accuracy and relevance.
  
  Portland is a fully integrated communications consultancy trusted by some of the highest profile organizations, governments and individuals in the world with global offices in Washington DC, Singapore, Doha and Nairobi, as well as in London.


We are pioneers in integrated communications campaigns help clients manage their reputation, improve their visibility and media coverage - and deliver global communications campaigns across multiple platforms.

International Development Team

Portland's specialised International Development team brings together consultants in Philanthropy, Sustainability and Climate, and Global Health. This combination helps us to advise clients on increasingly interconnected development issues where multi-sectoral collaboration is often essential for finding solutions.

We have built campaigns for some of the world's highest profile development organisations, including UN organisations, foundations and private philanthropists.

We take an insights-led approach to deliver strategies that achieve maximum resonance and impact. As a full-service agency, we provide expert support across all elements of integrated campaigning, including media, digital, events, and stakeholder engagement.

We work as fully integrated teams with Portland's 'Centers of Excellence', who offer highly specialised expertise and capabilities in research, digital, and creative campaigns.

We are committed to employee development and have an open doors culture where you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced people in the business. We regularly reward and promote success, and actively encourage staff to take on new challenges and responsibilities to aid progression.

Our remuneration package also includes our competitive pension contributions, private healthcare life assurance cover, company contribution to gym membership, wellbeing workshops and activities, company parties, lunch contribution each week and much, much more!

At Portland we take a flexible approach to work and encourage our colleagues to do the same. All our roles are open to flexible working requests, and we will consider all options during our recruitment process. This includes but is not limited to: flexible hours, home working, compressed hours and job sharing.

In addition, every permanent member of staff that works at Portland is eligible for our annual profit share. When Portland thrives, all of our people share in that success.