PR Account Director

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned and strategic PR Account Director to lead key client accounts and drive exceptional communication outcomes. This senior role involves overseeing account teams, developing high-level PR strategies, and ensuring client satisfaction and retention. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering expert counsel on media relations, reputation management, and integrated communications. This is a fully remote position, ideal for an experienced PR professional looking to manage diverse client portfolios from anywhere in the UK, while collaborating with a dedicated remote team and contributing to significant client successes through strategic leadership and impactful PR counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple PR client accounts, ensuring strategic alignment and delivery of objectives.
• Develop and present innovative PR strategies and campaign plans to clients.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact.
• Oversee media outreach, press release development, and crisis communication planning for clients.
• Manage and mentor junior account team members, fostering their professional development.
• Monitor industry trends and client landscapes to provide proactive strategic recommendations.
• Ensure high-quality execution of all client deliverables and campaign activities.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in public relations , with a significant portion in agency account management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex PR campaigns and client portfolios.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, and client management skills.
• Strong media relations expertise and established contacts within the press.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level benefits.
• Flexible, fully remote working environment.
• Opportunities for significant career advancement and leadership impact.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training programs.
• Chance to work with a diverse range of high-profile clients.