PR Account Director

MMGY Global; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel and tourism agency in London is seeking a PR Account Director to drive PR strategies and oversee team delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of PR experience, strong media connections, and a passion for the travel industry. This role involves managing relationships with clients in the Middle East and Caribbean, with significant creative input expected. The position also offers a flexible hybrid work schedule and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Generous annual holiday package

Private medical and life insurance

Lively social calendar

Dog friendly office

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PR, ideally with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Deep understanding of the travel and lifestyle media landscape.
• Proven ability to manage teams, campaigns, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the team’s workload and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Develop and execute annual PR strategies for clients.
• Lead proactive media outreach and story pitching.
• Build relationships with key media and represent the company.
• Organise and lead press trips and client FAMs.
• Provide leadership in moments of crisis.
• Contribute to new business development.

Skills

PR experience

Media relations

Leadership

Crisis management

Creative thinking

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Social media understanding

Job description

At MMGY Global, we believe nothing shapes your view of the world like travel. So every day, we share our client’s stories from a perspective that inspires people to see the world differently. Our personalised service and strategy connect media, consumers, and influencers across the globe, taking people to new places and changing their view for the better. At MMGY we inspire people to go places.

We are seeking a Travel & Tourism PR Account Director to join our London team. As a PR Account Director, you will work with clients in the Middle East and the Caribbean. You will direct the team across clients, ensuring the successful implementation of PR plans and strategy.

Some of your key duties:

• Oversee the team’s workload and progress, ensuring high-quality delivery and clear communication with senior management.
• Develop and execute annual PR strategies for clients, bringing bold, creative ideas to the table.
• Lead proactive media outreach and story pitching, securing standout coverage across national, glossy, and digital outlets.
• Build and nurture relationships with key media, representing MMGY Global as an industry ambassador.
• Organise and lead group press trips and client FAMs, ensuring fair team participation and hands‑on client engagement.
• Provide leadership and guidance in moments of crisis—supporting clients and mentoring junior staff on best practices.
• Contribute to new business development through proposal writing and pitch presentations.

About you:

• 5+ years’ experience in PR, ideally with at least 2 years in a senior or managerial role
• Experience in working with tourism clients in Saudi Arabia / the Middle East and/or in the Cruise sector is a bonus
• Deep understanding of the travel and lifestyle media landscape
• Strong network of media contacts across national and consumer titles
• Proven experience managing teams, campaigns, and budgets
• Exceptional writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Solid understanding of social media and how it integrates with PR strategies

If you thrive on building relationships, leading creative campaigns, and seeing your clients shine in the spotlight, we’d love to hear from you.

Our industry-leading benefits:

• A flexible hybrid work schedule
• Generous annual holiday package including 25 days of annual leave, 3 personal days and year‑end holiday break.
• Private medical, life and income protection insurance and pension scheme contribution from the company.
• Lively social calendar with numerous activities and events to take part in.
• Weekly fresh fruit deliveries.
• Dog friendly office.
• Cycle to work scheme/Season Ticket Loan.
• Work from anywhere / work from any office benefits.

Who Are We?

We’re a travel‑obsessed collective of more than 600 people across the country and around the globe. And when we say we inspire people to go places, we mean ALL people. That’s why we’re focused on nurturing a workforce that is representative of the places we visit.