PR Account Director

We are representing a confidential marketing communications agency in London seeking a PR Account Director to join their Consumer PR & Influence team. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract working with a large beauty FMCG client.

Responsibilities

As Account Director, you will champion "earned first" thinking to create impactful, culturally relevant consumer PR campaigns. You will lead a team, build strong client relationships, and drive innovative strategies that generate buzz and deliver measurable results.

• Inspire & Lead: Mentor a team to develop and execute breakthrough, "earned first" PR & Influence campaigns
• Client Partnership: Build trusted advisor relationships with clients, understanding their business and anticipating their needs. Guide them across media and social communications
• Creative Strategy: Collaborate with creative teams to develop compelling narratives and assets that resonate with target audiences
• Data-Driven Optimization: Monitor campaign performance, leveraging data and analytics to optimize results and demonstrate ROI
• Innovation & Trends: Stay ahead of industry trends, identifying new opportunities and approaches to enhance campaign effectiveness
• Budget Management: Manage client budgets effectively, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time and within budget
• New Business: Support new business efforts, participating in pitches and developing compelling proposals
• Crisis Management: Develop and implement crisis management plans to protect client reputation
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment within the account management team
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Act as a liaison between the client and internal teams, providing clear communication and direction

What We're Looking For

• Extensive experience in consumer PR and influence, with a proven track record of driving successful campaigns
• Interest and desire across beauty and FMCG projects
• Strong media knowledge to guide clients on best approaches for their brand
• Deep understanding of consumer behavior and ability to develop creative strategies that resonate with target audiences
• Demonstrated ability to think "earned first" and create campaigns that generate organic buzz
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Data-driven mindset and analytical skills
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices
• Experience in crisis management
• Champion inclusiveness, diversity, and equity in all aspects of work
• Ability to see opportunity in risk and challenge clients to achieve better results

How We Work With You

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai will review your application and conduct an initial screening. If you're a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please apply through Get A Job.ai only and do not contact the client directly.

This role offers:

• 25 days annual leave plus 1 Volunteer Day
• Healthcare coverage
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• Flexible working model with core working hours: 10am – 4pm
• 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure
• Wellbeing benefits including up to £25.00 per month towards exercise class membership, mental health support, and annual eye tests
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance

Pay

Compensation will be discussed during the screening process based on experience.

Equal Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations throughout our recruitment process.