Account Manager (Strategic Communications and Public Affairs)

World-leading strategic communications and campaigns agencyRed Flag is inviting applications from talented and ambitious candidates for the role of Account Manager (Strategic Communications & Public Affairs).

Red Flagis a multi-award-winning agency that has transformed how businesses associations and non-profits strategise communicate and influence.

Founded in 2013Red Flaghas grown rapidly in stature and reputation. We now represent and advise the biggest companies coalitions and industry associations across the globe from our offices in Dublin Brussels London Washington DC and Cape Town.

Red Flagsexpert campaigners are recognised as amongst the most creative diligent and dedicated consultants in our industry and we work hand-in-hand with the most interesting and exciting clients to conceive and execute multi-disciplinary and innovative campaigns that win.

Having secured significant new businessRed Flagis now seeking like-minded energetic and motivated candidates for a key role in our agency. This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to join our exclusive and talented team of former government advisers senior diplomats journalists multinational executives and expert political and strategic consultants.

Account Managers are vitally important toRed Flag. They develop manage and execute campaigns on our clients behalf implementing integrated communications and public affairs plans managing daily client interactions and reporting developing new business leads and pitching for new accounts.

Red Flagprides itself on being an industry-leading employer. We have an established policy of promoting from within and provide a staff development programme and clear pathways to promotion as well as generous staff benefits and incentives. These include hybrid working annual company and personal performance-based bonuses and incentives for winning new business.

This specific position is offered for anAccount Managerto be based in our office inDublinwith the opportunity of hybrid working. Some international travel may be required.

ARed FlagAccount Manager:

• Leads the development implementation and monitoring of communications and public affairs campaigns carried out on behalf of major clients.
• Works as part of an international team servicing clients on Irish European and Global campaigns.
• Manages day-to-day client interactions and reporting.
• Helps to drive new business development acquisition of new clients and pitching for new accounts.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3-5 years experience implementing PR and Public Affairs campaigns preferably within an agency setting.
• Strong knowledge of policy and political processes and demonstrable engagement experience.
• Expertise in particular sectors such as technology food/drink or health is an advantage.
• Proven client-handling skills with experience managing large accounts and dealing with the media strongly preferred.
• A strong network of contacts in relevant political media and regulatory spheres.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including fluent English.

Attractive terms and conditions for the right candidate with a remuneration package based on must be entitled to work in Ireland without any additional approvals.

Candidates should submit a CV and cover letter detailing all relevant experience and outlining what they can bring toRed Flag to 17:00 on Friday 27th February 2026.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusivity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age pregnancy or maternity marital/civil partnership status religion or belief sex or sexual orientation gender or gender reassignment disability or race.

Required Experience:

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