Account Manager (Strategic Communications And Public Affairs)

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

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

Founded in 2013, Red Flag has 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 Flag’s expert 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 business, 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 exclusive and talented team of former government advisers, senior diplomats, journalists, multinational executives and expert political and strategic 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 an Account Manager 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.

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 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 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.