PR Account Director

Major Players | B Corp™; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative PR agency is seeking an experienced Account Director to lead their Consumer team. This role involves driving impactful campaigns for leading brands in consumer tech and lifestyle sectors. You will leverage your extensive media contacts and knowledge of the news agenda to generate high-tier coverage and create engaging content. The position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for flexibility while collaborating with a dynamic team. If you are passionate about PR and have a knack for managing diverse campaigns, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Account Director in consumer tech and lifestyle.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive campaigns and coordinate activities across multiple accounts.
• Manage coverage techniques and maximize media relations.

Skills

Account Management

Consumer Tech Experience

Communication Skills

Media Relations

Influencer Campaigns

Content Development

Job description

Our client, a multi-specialist PR agency with strong consumer, corporate, digital, travel and technology team are looking for an Account Director to join their Consumer team. They work with great brands across consumer tech, leisure and lifestyle including travel, mobile technology, retail and home entertainment.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving campaigns forward and coordinating activity across busy accounts
• Effectively managing a range of coverage generating techniques – identifying possible news hijacking opportunities, drafting spokesperson commentary, driving social editorial etc
• Applying your knowledge of the news & social agenda to client campaigns and using it to generate opportunities
• Maximising your extensive contacts list to seek out opportunities, sell-in and land top tier coverage

Skills & Experience

• An established Account Director with relevant consumer tech and lifestyle agency/client experience
• An excellent team player with great communication skills and leadership qualities
• Excellent media relations within consumer tech, lifestyle titles, broadcast and national news/ features writers
• Influencer campaign experience – especially with gaming influencers – would be a bonus
• Proficient in developing creative and impactful content for a variety of needs.

Location & Workplace Policy

• Hybrid, 3 days in office in Central London

If you would like a confidential chat about this role or your next career move, then please get in contact with me: [e-mail] or connect via LinkedIn: Ellen O’Mahony

Job Overview

ID: 1448998

Date Posted: Posted 4 days ago

Expiration Date: 20/05/2025

Location: London

Competitive