Account Director - Corporate PR

OGILVY; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global agency as an Account Director in London, where you'll spearhead impactful PR campaigns for iconic brands. This role emphasizes corporate reputation, sustainability, and social impact, requiring a strategic thinker to navigate complex communications challenges. Collaborate within an integrated team to ensure cohesive messaging across all channels, while mentoring junior staff and managing client relationships. With significant career growth potential, this position is perfect for a seasoned PR professional eager to make a global impact.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years experience in corporate communications, preferably in an agency.
• Strong understanding of corporate reputation management and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-market PR programmes focusing on corporate reputation and sustainability.
• Provide strategic counsel on corporate communications issues.

Skills

Corporate Communications

Crisis Communications

Media Relations

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field

Job description

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability todeliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities.Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

Account Director – Brand Reputation, PRS&I

Department: PRS&I, Brand Reputation Team

Location: London

Contacttype: Permanent

Full Time/Part time: Full Time

Reporting into: Senior Leadership Team

Clients : To include Viasat and Mastercard



About the Role:

Ogilvy PR is seeking a motivated Account Director to join our award-winning corporate practice in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead multi-market communications projects for some of the world's most iconic brands. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in working with multi-national organisations to activate and drive brand reputation programmes, navigating sensitive issues, and delivering impactful results. The ability to flex, understand and apply a brand reputation lens to consumer-facing work and operate at the intersection of consumer messaging and corporate positioning will be vital to this role.

This Account Director role at Ogilvy PR is a demanding but rewarding position offering significant career growth potential. Here's a deeper dive into some key aspects of the role:

High-Profile Client & Global Impact: You'll be working with some of the world's most recognizable brands, on a global scale. Your work will directly impact how the company is perceived across multiple markets, requiring a nuanced understanding of different cultural contexts and media landscapes.

Focus on Key Corporate Issues: This isn't just about product launches. This role focuses on the big-picture issues that matter most to our clients’ long-term reputation: sustainability, social impact, and stakeholder engagement. You'll be at the forefront of shaping the narrative around these critical topics.

Integrated Teamwork: Ogilvy prides itself on its integrated approach. While you'll be leading the corporate PR charge, you'll be working closely with colleagues specializing in consumer PR, social media, and influencer marketing. This requires strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence others to ensure a cohesive brand message across all channels.

Strategic Counsel & Risk Mitigation: You'll be a trusted advisor to our client, providing strategic counsel on complex communications challenges and proactively identifying and mitigating potential reputational risks. This requires a deep understanding of the sustainability landscape, media landscape, stakeholder dynamics, and the potential impact of various communications strategies.

Leadership & Mentorship: You'll be managing a team of account executives and assistants, providing guidance, mentorship, and opportunities for professional development. Your leadership skills will be crucial to the team's success and the overall quality of work delivered to the client.

Fast-Paced & Demanding: This is a fast-paced and demanding role that requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and the resilience to handle pressure effectively. You'll need to be proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.

Career Development: Ogilvy is committed to investing in its employees' growth. This role offers significant opportunities for professional development and advancement within the agency.

This role is ideal for a seasoned PR professional who is passionate about corporate communications, thrives in a challenging environment, and is eager to make a real impact on a global scale.


Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, becoming a trusted partner and advisor

• Lead and manage the day-to-day execution of multi-market PR programmes for a range of brands, focusing on corporate reputation, nutrition, sustainability, and social impact.

• Develop and implement strategic communication plans that align with client’s business objectives and enhance their brand reputation.

• Provide strategic counsel on a range of corporate communications issues, including sustainability, social impact initiatives, and stakeholder engagement.

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including media, influencers, NGOs, and internal client teams across multiple markets.

• Proactively identify and mitigate potential reputational risks.

• Manage project budgets and timelines effectively.

• Oversee a team of account executives and assistants, providing guidance and mentorship.

• Collaborate closely with integrated teams across Ogilvy, including consumer PR, social media, and influencer marketing, ensuring a consistent brand reputation lens across all campaigns and projects.

• Monitor and analyse media coverage and industry trends, providing insights and recommendations to client.

• Contribute to new business development efforts, identifying and pursuing opportunities to expand Ogilvy's work with existing and new clients.

• Monitor campaign performance and make data-driven decisions to optimise results

• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and innovation within the agency and among the account management team

• Develop and implement crisis management plans for clients to address any negative press or public relations issues that may arise

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, managing communication and expectations throughout the project lifecycle

• Ensure all campaign materials, including press releases, social media content, and other assets, are on-brand and align with the client's messaging and objectives

• Lead regular client meetings and status updates to review campaign progress and discuss any changes or adjustments needed

• Develop and implement measurement strategies to evaluate campaign effectiveness and report on ROI to clients

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and timelines

• Champion inclusiveness, diversity, and equity in all aspects of work.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 6 - 10 years of experience in corporate communications, preferably within an agency setting.

• Proven experience managing multi-market PR programmes for large, multinational corporations.

• Strong understanding of corporate reputation management, sustainability communications, and social impact.

• Understanding and experience navigating the sustainability comms landscape

• Excellent media relations skills and established network of media contacts.

• Experience in crisis communications and issues management.

• Ability to navigate complex and sensitive topics with diplomacy and tact.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.

• Experience working with integrated teams and providing strategic counsel across disciplines.

• Data-driven mindset, with the ability to analyse campaign performance and make data-driven decisions to optimize results

• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to ensure all campaign materials are on-brand and align with the client's messaging and objectives

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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