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Account Director

Corpsumer PR

Department: Consumer PR & Influence

Location: London

Contract Type: Fixed-Term 12-Months

Full Time/Part time: Full Time

Reporting into: Business Director / Client Partner

The Role

We are seeking a talented individual to join our team as an Account Director on a large technology account. You’ll spearhead high-impact PR campaigns and run a fast-paced press office that spans both consumer and corporate remits.

You are a natural problem solver who thrives on challenge and builds instinctive, collaborative relationships across different agency Capabilities and Crafts. Combining a deep understanding of strategy with flawless execution, you will ensure the team constantly delivers creative, quality work that moves the needle for our client.

About You

8+ years’ of PR experience, ideally with a “corpsumer” background
A genuine interest in consumer tech and the evolving world of AI
Solid understanding of the UK media landscape and established journalist relationships
A proven track record of managing fast-paced press offices and navigating complex, multi-stakeholder projects spanning consumer, corporate and policy remits
Established as a trusted advisor to mid-level clients, with a strong grasp of their business context, challenges and goals
A natural problem-solver who looks at briefs from unexpected angles and pushes for innovative ways to sell in and execute work
Takes ownership of large projects and is accountable for both work and process
An empowering mentor who guides junior team members, manages up effectively, and fosters a collaborative team culture
Commercially astute, with experience managing budgets, scoping work, and resource planning to hit targets

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, becoming a trusted partner and advisor
Lead and manage the fast-paced press office function, and projects across consumer, corporate and policy remits
End-to-end delivery of projects, from briefing, scoping and resourcing to execution and measurement, working with other Capabilities and Crafts instinctively
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including media, creators and internal client teams
Oversee a team of Account Managers and Account Executives, providing guidance and mentorship, while also acting as an escalation point to support the team in resolving issues