PR Account Director

2 weeks ago

City of London England United Kingdom Major Players | B Corp™ Full time

We're seeking an experienced Account Director to join a leading PR agency's Consumer team. This agency is known for its award-winning work across beauty, retail, travel, food & drink, and lifestyle, delivering impactful campaigns for high-profile brands.

In this role, you'll lead accounts for a leading airline, a beloved British retailer, a national pet retailer, and a well-known vitamins brand. You'll bring expertise in consumer lifestyle and retail PR, with strong connections across print, digital, broadcast, and social platforms.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Leading and coordinating PR campaigns across multiple high-profile consumer lifestyle accounts.
  • Overseeing fast-paced press offices for major retail and travel brands.
  • Identifying and leveraging news opportunities, drafting spokesperson commentary, and driving social editorial.
  • Managing inter-agency collaboration and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Developing and executing creative campaign strategies that capture media and public attention.
  • Maximizing your extensive media and influencer network to secure top-tier coverage in lifestyle, national, and broadcast press.
Who You Are:
  • A proven Account Director with agency experience in consumer lifestyle, retail or travel PR.
  • A strong communicator and leader who thrives in a collaborative environment.
  • An expert in media relations, with strong connections across national, lifestyle, and broadcast media.
  • A creative thinker with a passion for popular culture, trends, and storytelling.
  • Skilled in developing engaging, impactful content that resonates with consumer audiences.
  • Experienced in handling fast-moving press offices and delivering high-quality media results.
Benefits:
  • Hybrid working: Tuesday to Thursday in-office, Monday & Friday WFH, plus Work-From-Anywhere allowance.
  • Generous holiday allowance and extra time off around Christmas/New Year.
  • Private medical care and access to mental well-being programs.
  • Up to 10 weeks' unpaid sabbatical leave after 2.5 years of service.
  • DEI-focused initiatives, external mentoring, and a vibrant culture celebrating diversity.
  • Weekly perks, including free breakfast, snacks, and social gatherings.

If you would like a confidential chat about this role or your next career move, then please get in contact: maddy.worger@majorplayers.co.uk

Major Players are the UK's leading digital, marketing, and creative talent agency, and over the last 30 years, we've consistently championed our people and communities. As a proud B Corp, we are committed to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industries we serve, creating impactful and sustainable change for our partners, candidates, and employees.

We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law. For further information about our DE&I commitments, please visit: www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Public Relations

Industries

Technology, Information and Media

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