Portland is a global advisory firm, helping companies, foundations, governments and organisations communicate effectively, grow and succeed.

We advise clients navigating business and reputational challenges, including regulatory change, political transition, and legal disputes and crises, ensuring they seize opportunities to engage in policy discussions and in the media when it matters most.

Headquartered in London, with a network of team members in critical markets, our advisors are drawn from the worlds of politics, business, law and journalism. Our work is supported by specialist digital, research and creative teams, and backed by Omnicom’s global network and capabilities.

Combining political nous and cultural savvy, Portland’s advisers build strategies and campaigns tailored to clients’ needs, delivering outcomes that make a difference.

International Development Team

Portland’s International Development team advises some of the most exciting purpose-led corporations, philanthropic organisations and development organisations in the world on communications strategies and campaigns.

We help our clients achieve change and engage audiences on the most pressing sustainability issues and the 2030 agenda. We help our clients to stand out in the media, reach new audiences on social channels, run events all around the world, and launch high impact campaigns.

Our team brings together experts from the highest levels of the media, politics, advocacy and campaigning.

The Role

We’re looking for an established Senior Account Manager to work from our London or Paris office with several of our prestigious clients. We are looking for candidates who speak fluent French and English! 

This role requires an individual with a background in communications, preferably having worked on multi-market projects in the international corporate, social impact, and/or sustainability space.

• Manage the day-to-day work of your account teams while supporting the management and development of the International team
• Establish professional relationships with colleagues and clients alike
• Researching and sourcing information and shaping reports that have value for our clients
• Tracking issues in the media, relevant to our clients, and making proactive recommendations of activities
• Supporting in developing messaging, writing press releases, opinion articles, website copy, background material etc
• Build integrated communication plans and guide strategic approaches for clients
• Helping coordinate and deliver media and social media engagement
• Digital research; social media analysis; content planning; online influencer mapping and creative input
• Play a key business development role, helping the senior team drive the growth of the team

Key Requirements

• Be professionally fluent and have excellent writing skills in French and English.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience working in a fast-moving policy-focused or media-focused environment gained either in an agency or in-house
• Previous experience in journalism, international development, global health or sustainability
• 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
• A degree in a research-oriented social science or arts, e.g. politics, history, economics, international relations and English or equivalent experience is preferred

Applications for this role close Wednesday 5th February at 5pm

What we offer in return:

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.

Other information

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond directly to all applicants, only to those whose candidacy is being pursued. In addition, the length of the recruitment process varies based on the vacancy needs. Traditionally, the process takes approximately 3-4 weeks. Therefore, your patience is greatly appreciated.