Job Description

Job title:

Media Account Manager

Salary:

40,000

Location:

Shoreditch, London (Hybrid, 2 days in office, 3 days at home)

About the role:

Are you a proactive and organised Media Account Manager with strong experience in OOH and traditional media formats? We're looking for someone confident in leading multiple client relationships and delivering high-quality media planning and buying campaigns across a diverse portfolio of around 10 key clients, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, on budget, and to an exceptional standard.

Benefits:

Annual Leave: 31 days Progressive Annual Leave: Increases by 1 day each year after your first full year (up to 5 extra days). Birthday Leave: One additional day off on your birthday (post-probation). Social Events: Year-round events organised by our Social Committee. Private Medical Insurance: Optional after 1 year of service. Long Service Awards: Given every 5 years of continuous service. Employee of the Quarter: Rewards for top performers each quarter. Office Perks: Free tea, coffee, snacks, kitchen facilities, and breakout spaces. Beer Fridge Fridays: Weekly drinks to unwind and connect. Referral Program: Reward for successful candidate referrals. Pirkx Benefits: Access to health, wellness, and lifestyle perks from day one. Auto-Enrolment Pension: 3% employer contribution via Scottish Widows (after 3 months). Performance Bonus: Discretionary profit-sharing bonus (prorated if mid-year start).

Responsibilities:

Act as the main point of contact for clients, media owners, and internal teams, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard. Manage approximately 10 client accounts, building strong relationships and providing strategic, results-driven media recommendations. Lead day-to-day client activity, including media planning, campaign delivery, performance reporting, and billing. Support and develop a Media Account Executive, fostering collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Present campaign strategies, reports, and insights at client meetings, driving innovation and showcasing industry expertise. Contribute to agency growth by promoting new ideas, efficient working practices, and a positive, high-performance culture.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Media Account Manager in media planning and buying Strong knowledge of digital and traditional media channels, with the ability to deliver strategic, client-focused solutions. Exceptional communication and presentation skills with confidence in client-facing roles. Highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities across 10 accounts. Commercially minded with excellent attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Private medical insurance Referral programme
Application question(s):

Have you managed multiple client accounts at the same time? Do you have experience working across both offline and online media channels?
Work Location: In person