Account Director (or Senior) (Agency)

Justyne Whyke; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent PR agency in London is seeking a PR Account Director to work in their travel team. The ideal candidate has extensive PR agency experience, particularly in travel, and will develop strategic plans and lead campaigns. This position offers a salary of £55K-£65K, hybrid working, and excellent benefits including training, career development, and discounts at various services.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Macbook Air and iPhone

Discounts at restaurants and travel destinations

Superb training and career development

Qualifications

• Extensive PR agency experience in the travel sector preferred.
• Proactive and energetic personality with a passion for the travel sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic creative plans for clients.
• Lead and mentor team members.
• Work on multi-platform campaigns in the travel sector.

Skills

Strategic PR expertise

Travel sector PR agency experience

Leadership and mentorship

Client objectives understanding

Media contacts and relationships

Job description

Overview

£50-£65K - We’re seeking a PR Account Director or PR Senior Account Director for one of the UK’s leading independent, fully integrated lifestyle and consumer PR agencies to work in their travel team. Now more than 35 years old, with offices in London and Manchester, they have an enviable reputation for delivering outstanding results.

You will be working across luxury hotels and resorts right the way across the world, but as an agency they will be happy to give you some big name consumer brands from time to time if you'd like to mix things up. This is a team of talented communication experts with a wealth of industry knowledge who work on highly creative, innovative and effective multi-platform campaigns, often leading to industry awards.

They are looking for candidates with extensive PR agency experience in the travel sector, but candidates with multi-sector experience will be considered as long as they have travel experience in their last role. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, energetic PR professional, with a passion for the travel sector.

Skills and Experience

• An experienced, strategic and creative PR professional.


• PR agency experience in the travel sector.


• A leader and mentor.


• Able to understand client objectives and develop strategic creative plans.


• Strong media contacts and relationships.

In return

In return - They will offer a base of £55K-£65K, 25 days holiday, Macbook Air and iPhone, lots of discounts at restaurants/bars and travel destinations. Superb training and career development, opportunities to AM and beyond. They are a supportive and creative team and have a real buzz around the agency; they are adopting hybrid with 2 days in the office. If you would like to work across a great variety of clients from travel, consumer to lifestyle this is a great next step for you.

To Apply

To Apply - Please apply online or by sending your CV to [e-mail]. Alternatively, feel free to contact Justyneon 07971 361206 for a chat about the role.