Public Relations Account Manager

3 months ago


Houston, United States Harpswood Full time

Are you a self-motivated PR who wants to head up the US office of a global agency? Does raising the profile of a multi-unicorn clean energy tech business sound exciting? 


Do you want to work with other businesses who have a positive impact on the planet and society? 


Are you fascinated by news and media? If this has piqued your interest - read on


Harpswood is a fast-growing UK founded PR agency which works with businesses who make the world cleaner, fairer and better.


We’re after a self-starter who is news obsessed and a media relations hotshot. They will communicate with clarity, enjoy meeting people, and love the thrill of building strong client relationships and winning new business.


The role will focus on raising the profile of Houston-based Octopus Energy US – the renewable energy provider shaking up the energy market. 


Octopus Energy US is part of the wider global Octopus Energy Group – a success story from the UK which has changed the face of clean power in the last eight years. It is now worth nearly $8bn, with investment from the likes of Al Gore’s Generation Investment Management, and has operations in 19 countries including Japan, Australia, New Zealand and much of Europe.


You will generate media opportunities for the US CEO, and continue raising the profile of the company as you run a dynamic press office. Greg Jackson, CEO and co-founder of Octopus, spoke at SXSW last year about how technology is unlocking cheaper, greener energy - this is Octopus’s global mission.


Harpswood was founded by James Clench, an ex journalist who believes in the power of clear language. That value guides our work. James invited Abi Smith, a highly successful PR professional, to run the agency with him. Her relentless energy and ‘can-do’ attitude sets the Harpswood ethos. Our team includes experienced media operators: an ex national newspaper features editor, an ex national newspaper head of news and an ex BBC TV producer.


Our other clients include the likes of Sustainable Ventures, the home of Europe’s climate-tech startups, Naked Energy, the UK business transforming solar thermal around the world, Packfleet, the all-electric delivery service… and many, many more.


We understand the media and know what makes a good story – and we can share that insight with you.


That’s what we’ve got. Here’s what we’re hoping you will have:

  • Equipped with a ‘can-do’ attitude
  • Enthused to develop communications and media skills 
  • Excited at the prospect of working for clients making a positive difference 


You’ll be able to: 

  • Dive into the detail of the clients’ business - be curious and eager to learn 
  • Write brilliant pitches and press releases
  • Deliver brilliant media coverage across a range of global media 
  • Try new angles and find creative ways to unearth and land stories and raise the profile of Octopus and others 
  • Nurture relationships with clients and journalists – from local to national


Here’s what you’ll get:  

  • The chance to establish yourself as Harpswood’s US lead and to build a team
  • Personalised training budget 
  • Harpswood’s in-house training to help you shine
  • Journalists teaching you how to write
  • Actors teaching you how to present 
  • PR experts teaching you about pitching, client comms and the client essentials


Show me the money: 

  • Salary DOE 
  • Annual profit share 
  • Rapid progression for talent


Show me the benefits

  • Competitive holiday allowance
  • Healthcare and pension contributions
  • Gym and wellbeing discounts available 


The fun stuff: 

  • Buzzing office location in downtown Houston 
  • Regular socials with the Octopus Energy and Harpswood team 
  • Opportunities for travel in US and Europe


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