Senior Account Director (Media Specialist), Brand Global Communications Agency

If youre looking to continue your communications career in an award-winning global agency then this might just be the role for you!

Why FleishmanHillard

Overview

We have been named PRWeeks Global Agency of the Year and Best Places to Work; a Standout Agency on Advertising Ages A-List; NAFEs Top 50 Companies for Executive Women for six years running; and among our firms award-winning work weve taken home 5 Lions in the past two years at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity.

As an Account Director in our Brand Impact team youll play a pivotal role in leading integrated media strategy and delivering best in class programs for high profile global brands.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable working environment for everyone. As the only PR Agency awarded EYs National Equality Standard (twice!) all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion ethnicity gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability or age.

The team

We harness the collective power of creative social and strategic marketing to produce electric infectious and award-winning communications. With this in mind we create provocative inspiring solutions for big brands with stories to tell - which could be anything from traditional media social first content and creators to an installation film event or long-term movement. And while were part of a successful global group we have developed a start-up mentality of bravery and entrepreneurialism rooted in business-changing ideas.

The role

Wereseeking a forward-thinking experiencedAccount Director a media specialist who is passionate about earned first storytelling with a deep understanding of how the modern media landscape is evolving across B2C & B2B channels and intersecting with digital social creativitydataand commerce.

Key responsibilities include...

Client Leadership & Strategy:

• Be the go-to media expert for clients building trusted relationships and understanding their business inside out
  Lead consumer and brand media strategy across B2C & B2B channels
• Play a key role in the agencys best practice media and publicity team leading on all consumer and brand media strategy and helping to develop our POV in an ever-changing media landscape
• Oversee the development of our approach to new media including the intersection of earned media and platform-specific social content and digital strategies.
• Provide expert senior counsel that drives real business outcomes
• Ensure client satisfaction through proactive communication and problem-solving

Team & Culture:

• Set direction and inspire teams across a portfolio of clients championing agency values and high standards.
• Mentor account and junior team members on best practise media strategy and digital communications through training and knowledge-sharing
• Encourage a culture of inclusivity curiosity creativity and continuous improvement.

Business Development and Marketing:

• Contribute to agency growth byidentifyingand supporting new business opportunities.
• Lead or support the development of new business proposals pitches and presentations.
• Build the agencys reputationthrough thoughtleadership content creation and industry engagement.
• Expand media and influencer networks tobenefitboth the agency and clients.

Commercial Finance and Operations:

• Manage account budgets on key clients ensuring efficient use of resources and delivery within scope.
• Track and report on account performance KPIs and financial status to senior management.
• Ensure operational excellence compliance and risk management across accounts.
• Support the continuous improvement of internal processes and best practices.

Were looking for someone who has:

• Experienced in media and digital PR within a communications agency in-house or as a former journalist / influencer with a track record of delivering outstanding coverage and results for clients
• Strong understanding of traditional media outlets digital platforms including social media content management systems and web analytics tools
• Adept at client management and providing strategic media counsel driving cut through in todays media ecosystem
• Skilled in content creation writing presenting and reporting
• Organised proactive and results-driven with a passion for new media communications and innovation
• Collaborative inclusive and committed to continuous learning
• Excited by the opportunity to work across a variety of sectors including travel consumer tech consumer healthcare FMCG entertainment and more
• Ready to bring energy personality new ideas and creativity to a team thats making a real impact
• Proven ability to manage and grow client relationships.
• Strong team leadership and people development skills.
• Excellent written verbal and presentation abilities.
• Commercially astute with experience managing budgets and reporting.

Eligibility - You must have the right to work in the UK and be able to work in our Bankside office at least 3 days p/week.

If this sounds like you wed love to hear from you! Please attach your CV and cover letter cover (highlighting your media strategy wins) and examples of campaigns youve led that made real impact.

What We Offer You

• A warm and friendly team with a fantastic portfolio of global and UK clients
• A truly global network the opportunity to be part of multi-market campaigns regularly working with colleagues across the globe.
• A strengths-based L&D framework with an in-house coach and development opportunities for career defining work.
• Weve fully embraced hybrid and flexible working. We have a great office and human contact remains an important element of our culture
• Work-life balance we all work hard but having a life outside work matters to all of us and we support each other to achieve it.
• Culture Club from office manicures nutritionists inhouse massage and acupressure sessions to Yoga on the roof terrace quizzes boot camps exhibits and summer and Christmas get-togethers.
• Opportunities to join our Employee Resource Groups (global and local) the Shadow Board or DE&I Steering committee.

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