Account Director (Tech PR)

Reuben Sinclair; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global PR agency in London is seeking an experienced Account Director to lead media initiatives for major technology clients. The role involves securing impactful coverage, building journalist relationships, and acting as a strategic advisor to senior clients. Ideal candidates will have a strong PR background in technology, excellent writing skills, and a passion for tech. The position offers hybrid flexibility and career progression within a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Excellent scope for progression

Supportive, people-first culture with hybrid flexibility

Opportunity to work with globally recognised technology brands

Qualifications

• Strong PR agency background with technology clients required.
• Proven success in securing top-tier media coverage is essential.
• Excellent writing skills needed for press releases and pitches.

Responsibilities

• Lead media programmes for global tech clients.
• Secure coverage across national and tech media.
• Build journalist relationships and pitch impactful stories.
• Act as strategic advisor to senior clients.
• Develop clear narratives across B2B technology sectors.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Strong PR agency background with technology clients

Proven success landing national and top-tier tech trade media coverage

Excellent writing skills across press releases, pitches and thought leadership

Confident client handler who builds trusted relationships

Sharp news sense and ability to identify appealing stories

Passion for technology and understanding of trends

Job description

Account Director - Tech PR

Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £62K depending on experience

Award‑winning global communications agency

Are you a media‑obsessed PR professional who knows what makes a tech story land in top‑tier press? Do you enjoy turning complex innovation into culturally relevant narratives that earn attention and build reputation? We’re supporting a leading global PR and communications agency in hiring an Account Director for their growing technology practice – working with major brands that are shaping the future of how we live, work and connect. This forward‑thinking agency is on an exciting growth trajectory, with recent accolades including Global Agency of the Year awards and ongoing investment in people and innovation.

Role

• Lead proactive and reactive media programmes for global tech clients
• Secure high‑impact coverage across national, business and technology media
• Build strong journalist relationships and pitch stories that truly cut through
• Act as day‑to‑day strategic advisor to senior clients
• Develop clear, differentiated narratives across B2B technology sectors including SaaS, AI, data, and digital infrastructure
• Coach and mentor junior team members to support their development
• Contribute to organic growth and new business initiatives

What we're looking for

• Strong PR agency background with technology clients (B2B experience ideal)
• Proven success landing national and top‑tier tech trade media coverage
• Excellent writing skills across press releases, pitches and thought leadership
• Confident client handler who builds trusted relationships at senior level
• Sharp news sense and ability to identify the stories that drive headlines
• Passion for technology and understanding of current and emerging trends

What's on offer

• The chance to work with globally recognised technology brands
• Excellent scope for progression within a growing team
• Supportive, people‑first culture with hybrid flexibility
• A creative, integrated environment where earned media leads the work

How to apply

If you’re a tech PR specialist who thrives on results and wants to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch directly for a confidential conversation.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to creating an accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment process. We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know.