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Public Senior Consultant


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Quick spec

A Senior Consultant will perform as an individual contributor on client engagement teams, working under the supervision of an Engagement Director and/or Partner, to develop work product, lead specific project initiatives, and act as a subject matter expert on consulting projects.

What We Do

  • Planning and executing highly successful global PR campaigns
  • Managing day-to-day internal and external communications on behalf of clients in different emerging technology sectors
  • Delivering exceptional client service to support client retention and organic growth
  • Drafting, editing, and reviewing press materials
  • Handling proactive and reactive media relations
  • Issuing press releases and pitching to reporters globally
  • Overseeing the successful servicing of multiple client accounts
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with influential media to secure positive, impactful press coverage
  • Leading issues management and crisis response efforts on behalf of clients
  • Conducting workshops, media training and status update meetings with senior clients
  • Leading a small, high-performance team of PR professionals, specifically: allocating resources and managing workloads; and supporting team members’ ongoing professional development
  • You can multitask and work to tight deadlines under pressure
  • You are friendly and have exceptional interpersonal skills
  • You are technologically adaptable
  • You thrive when working both independently and as part of a team
  • You have a genuine interest in news and current affairs
  • Proactively identifying opportunities for clients to move their brands and businesses forward
  • Bringing fresh ideas and a positive, entrepreneurial outlook as we continue to improve the firm’s services and grow the organisation

What You Must Have

  • Minimum of 4 years’ recent PR agency experience conducting media relations
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of finance and/or blockchain or an advanced technology not essential but a distinct advantage
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to identify opportunities for clients
  • Excellent knowledge of the media landscape
  • Ability to communicate clearly and present complex information in a concise and clear form
  • Ability to prioritize and plan effectively
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Experience in successfully managing crisis communications
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead teams
  • Passion for mentoring and coaching more junior colleagues
  • Excellent interpersonal/soft skills
  • Motivated to excel in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to maintain a high level of social, organizational and professional standards in job-related activities

Who We Are

Since 2018, Spencer Recruitment has gained recognition as one of Ireland's emerging boutique agencies, specializing in PR, Communications, Public Affairs, and Marketing recruitment

Contact us

Spencer Recruitment

Phone: 01 442 9727/ 083 860 8688

Email: brendan@spencerrecruitment.com

Web: www.spencerrecruitment.com

Address: Spencer Recruitment Ltd,

No 56, Fitzwilliam Square North,
Dublin 2