Junior PR Manager - Drinks

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£40,000 / year
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
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SKILLS

Media Relations Pitching Stories Press Material Writing Influencer Marketing Event Planning Client Account Management Campaign Monitoring & Reporting Communication Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Junior PR Manager - Drinks

KRG are working with a highly regarded boutique London-based agency to find a confident and driven Junior Account Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a client-facing role within a specialist agency in the drinks sector. Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum. Location: London. Hybrid working.

The Agency

Our client is an independent, London-based agency with a standout reputation in the drinks space. They deliver integrated campaigns spanning PR, influencer marketing, and events, working with an impressive portfolio of leading drinks brands. With a high-energy and collaborative culture, the team prides itself on delivering creative, impactful work.

The Role

This is a varied Junior Account Manager position with a strong focus on media relations, alongside influencer activity and events. You will play a key role in managing day-to-day client activity, building media relationships, and ensuring campaigns are executed to a high standard. Working across two major drinks portfolio clients, you'll gain valuable multi-brand experience.

  • Day-to-day media relations, building and nurturing strong relationships with journalists and key industry contacts
  • Proactively pitching stories, securing high-quality coverage, and identifying new media opportunities
  • Managing press office activity, including handling incoming media requests and overseeing timely responses
  • Drafting high-quality press materials including press releases, pitches, and media alerts
  • Supporting the development and delivery of creative PR campaigns
  • Managing influencer outreach and partnerships, ensuring alignment with wider campaign activity
  • Assisting with the planning and execution of events, brand activations, and launches
  • Monitoring, analysing, and reporting on media coverage and campaign performance
  • Acting as a key point of contact for clients, supporting with communications and account management
  • Collaborating closely with senior team members to ensure best-in-class delivery

About You

  • Previous experience at a similar level within a PR/communications agency working on drinks accounts
  • Proven experience in media relations and securing coverage - a strong book of contacts across drinks/hospitality
  • Strong writing skills and attention to detail
  • Confidence managing multiple projects and deadlines
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to £40,000 (depending on experience)
  • Freelance or permanent opportunity
  • Hybrid working (central London-based)
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile drinks brands
  • Incredible event opportunities (e.g. large film awards, openings, product launches and festivals)
  • A friendly, high-energy, and collaborative team culture
  • Ongoing development and progression opportunities
  • Great company perks and benefits

Why Apply?

This is a brilliant opportunity for a strong Senior Account Executive or Junior Account Manager to join a boutique agency where you'll have real responsibility, direct client exposure, and the chance to shape standout campaigns in the drinks space.

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