Corporate PR Account Director - £56k

Ketchum UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ketchum UK seeks a Corporate PR Account Director to lead PR strategies and enhance client engagement for a global tech leader. Join a dynamic team in a culture that values innovation, diversity, and personal growth, offering a hybrid working environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Extensive PR expertise in corporate communications, preferably in-agency.
• Experience managing media relations and leading teams.
• Ability to drive media coverage and business development.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic PR plans aligned with client goals.
• Cultivate media relationships to enhance client visibility.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Public Relations

Team Leadership

Media Strategy

Stakeholder Engagement

Business Development

Diversity and Inclusion

Job description

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At Ketchum, we're not just a PR agency; we strive to be the most inclusive communications business around – one that values creativity, collaboration, and making a real impact. We believe in bringing an entrepreneurial spirit, being a force for good and being a driver of growth within our diverse teams to bring unique perspectives, fuel innovation, and lead to better outcomes for our clients and our people. We work with big, high profile clients in the UK and globally and with high achieving, best-in-class colleagues.

It doesn’t end there though. We win awards for our diversity, inclusivity and belonging practices. We’re regularly voted amongst the top agencies to work in the UK. We have a fantastic culture, great benefits and incredible opportunities to progress with regular recognition. When you work for us, you’ll get to become a part of our family and we’ll support you in every way we can, including world-class training, to ensure you’re the best you can be.

You.

We are looking for an Account Director to join our Corporate team. As an Account Director, you'll have the opportunity to take a leading role with one of the world’s biggest technology businesses, working with an unparalleled team of top agency talent on two huge clients. This is fantastic opportunity for a Senior Account Manager or an existing Account Director with a corporate and technology specialism who is a strong media consultant, engaged in the media landscape and with exceptional leadership skills to play a pivotal role on two of Ketchum’s top 10 accounts.

What you'll do:

• Clients: Own the development and execution of strategic external PR plans tailored to each client's business goals and sector, providing senior counsel to clients on reputation, media strategy, messaging, and stakeholder engagement and ensuring PR strategies align with the UK media landscape, business context, and regulatory environment.
• Media Relationships: Cultivate and leverage strong UK media contacts across national, trade, and broadcast outlets and drive high-quality media coverage for clients, proactively and reactively. Anticipate media trends and advise clients on how to stay relevant and visible in the news agenda.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue opportunities to grow existing accounts through proactive ideas, additional services, or campaign expansions.
• People Focus: Lead, mentor and motivate junior and mid-level team members, ensuring high performance and growth.
• Financial Acumen: Manage fee forecast, develop SOWs, handle budgets

What we're looking for:

• PR Expertise: Previous experience in a corporate comms environment, ideally gained in-agency, with experience working on fast-paced global tech clients, with experience in building and leading teams. Experience in running LinkedIn profiles for senior executives would be hugely advantageous.
• Collaborative Spirit: You thrive in a team environment, partnering with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to drive success.
• Passion for DE&I: You understand the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion and are eager to contribute to a workplace where everyone's voice is heard and valued, playing a pivotal role in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Innovation Mindset: You keep up with emerging trends in social media, influencer marketing, and media relations, applying them creatively to your strategies.

Could this be you?

Ketchum London is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to our business and how we service our clients. If at any stage of the recruitment and onboarding process you require any adjustments, please do let us know.

We offer hybrid (3 days in office) flexible working and are always open to considering part time and flexi-time applicants.

If you think like the sound of us but this role isn’t right, do take a look at the other vacancies on our career page: https://www.ketchum.com/job-board-uk

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Public Relations

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services

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