Account Director - Consumer PR

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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About Ogilvy &nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently <a href="https://www.ogilvy.com/ideas/ogilvy-tops-warc-effective-100-creative-100-rankings-third-straight-year" target="_blank">ranks</a> as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit <a href="http://www.ogilvy.com/" target="_blank">Ogilvy.com</a>, and follow us on <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/ogilvy/__;!!FMox2LFwyA!4Z5sYRsQCsdV4dIxzo5cqM97oclKST23C6w0s209mLcXxT5_tuCL0fM31Se_7mxpVA$" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ogilvy__;!!FMox2LFwyA!4Z5sYRsQCsdV4dIxzo5cqM97oclKST23C6w0s209mLcXxT5_tuCL0fM31SccaJbNMQ$" target="_blank">X</a>,<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/ogilvy/__;!!FMox2LFwyA!4Z5sYRsQCsdV4dIxzo5cqM97oclKST23C6w0s209mLcXxT5_tuCL0fM31SfRZhifmA$" target="_blank"> Instagram</a>, and<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/ogilvy/__;!!FMox2LFwyA!4Z5sYRsQCsdV4dIxzo5cqM97oclKST23C6w0s209mLcXxT5_tuCL0fM31ScfS6rLGg$" target="_blank"> Facebook.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About WPP</strong></p> <p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite&nbsp;cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel&nbsp;in a single company –&nbsp;powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open,&nbsp;to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit&nbsp;<u><a href="http://wpp.com/" data-outlook-id="7f087527-f491-4cb6-a79d-3b4a67d1ec89">WPP.com</a></u>.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>&nbsp;Account Director</strong> <br>Consumer PR</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Department: </strong>Consumer PR &amp; Influence&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>London&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Contract Type: </strong>Fixed-Term 12-Months</p> <p><strong>Full Time/Part time:</strong> Full Time&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Reporting into: </strong>Business Director / Client Partner&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The Role:</strong></p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About You:</strong></p> <ul> <li>8+ years’ of PR experience, ideally with a “corpsumer” background&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>A genuine interest in consumer tech and the evolving world of AI</li> <li>Solid understanding of the UK media landscape and established journalist relationships&nbsp;</li> <li>A proven track record of managing fast-paced press offices and navigating complex, multi-stakeholder projects spanning consumer, corporate and policy remits&nbsp;</li> <li>Established as a trusted advisor to mid-

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