Account Director - Corpsumer PR

About the role

<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>&nbsp;Account Director</strong> <br>Corpsumer 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-level clients, with a strong grasp of their business context, challenges and goals&nbsp;</li> <li>A natural problem-solver who looks at briefs from unexpected angles and pushes for innovative ways to sell in and execute work&nbsp;</li> <li>Takes ownership of large projects and is accountable for both work and process&nbsp;</li> <li>An empowering mentor who guides junior team members, manages up effectively, and fosters a collaborative team culture&nbsp;</li> <li>Commercially astute, with experience managing budgets, scoping work, and resource planning to hit targets</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, becoming a trusted partner and advisor</li> <li>Lead and manage the fast-paced press office function, and projects across consumer, corporate and policy remits</li> <li>End-to-end delivery of projects, from briefing, scoping and resourcing to execution and measurement, working with other Capabilities and Crafts instinctively</li> <li>Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including media, creators and internal client teams&nbsp;</li> <li>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</li> <li>Collaborate closely with integrated teams across Ogilvy, including social media and influencer marketing, to spot opportunities and align on campaigns and projects, where relevant&nbsp;</li> <li>Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and innovation within the agency and among the account management team</li> <li>Serve as the main point of contact for mid-senior clients, managing communication and expectations throughout the project lifecycle</li> <li>Ensure all campaign materials, including press releases and assets, are delivered to a high standard and align with the client's messaging and objectives</li> <li>Lead regular client meetings and status updates to review project progress and discuss any changes or adjustments needed</li> <li>Develop and implement measurement strategies, as required, to evaluate campaign effectiveness and report on ROI to clients</li> <li>Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and timelines</li> <li>Champion inclusiveness, diversity, and equity in all aspects

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