Account Manager/Senior Account Manager

World-leading strategic communications and campaigns agency, Red Flag, is inviting applications from talented and ambitious candidates for the role of Account Manager or Senior Account Manager (Strategic Communications & Public Affairs) in our Dublin office.

Red Flag has developed, driven and won campaigns for some of the world’s leading companies, trade associations and coalitions. We are now part of Ankura, the world-leading expert services and advisory firm, who have more than 2,000 staff across 35 offices around the globe.

Red Flag is 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 talented team of former government advisers, senior diplomats, journalists, multinational executives and expert political and strategic communications consultants.

Account Managers are vitally important to Red 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 Flag prides 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 either an Account Manager or Senior Account Manager, depending on experience, to be based in our office in Dublin, with the opportunity of hybrid working. Some international travel may be required. 

A Red Flag Account 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.


• Drives media and public affairs campaigns.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience implementing PR and Public Affairs campaigns, preferably within an agency or political 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 complex campaigns.


• Extensive media relationships and demonstrable experience in securing tier one media coverage.


• An interest and understanding of the news and business agenda, with the ability to identify compelling media narratives for our clients.


• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with more senior and junior colleagues.


• Strong knowledge of how social media can be used to drive clients’ objectives including experience in executing digital campaigns.  


• A strong network of contacts in relevant political, media and regulatory spheres.


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including fluent English and proficiency in Microsoft programmes.  

Attractive terms and conditions for the right candidate with a remuneration package based on experience. Candidates 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 to Red Flag, to https://www.redflag.global/careers by 5pm on 5 September 2025.