PR Account Director

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Consumer PR - Account Director
Large Beauty FMCG

Department: ConsumerPR & Influence
Location: London
Contracttype: 12-Month FTC
Full Time/Part time: Full Time
Reporting into: Business Director

About Ogilvy:

OgilvyUKhas been creating iconic ideas that deliver impactat scale for clients ever since DavidOgilvyfoundedthecompanyin1948.Theagencyspecialisesinbringing together brandadvertising customer experience marketing PRinfluenceandconsultingall fueledbyBehavioural Science. Our world-classaward-winningcreativecampaigns deliver solutions for clientsincluding Sainsburys Lloyds Banking Group Madri Unilever and MondelēzInternational.

Ogilvys influencer marketing practice is the largest globally and the agency also hosts the worlds biggest festival of behavioural science and creativity Nudgestock which is now in its 12th year. James Murphy is the CEO of Ogilvy Group UK which includes Ogilvy UK and New Commercial Arts (NCA) a boutique creative agency he co-founded in 2020 recently acquired by WPP.

The Role:

As Account Director youll champion earned first thinking to create impactful culturally relevant consumer PR campaigns. Youll lead a team build strong client relationships and drive innovative strategies that generate buzz and deliver measurable results. This role is fun and energetic offering great opportunities to learn and develop with a variety of complex but rewarding clients. You will be responsible for fostering a positive and collaborative work environment within the account management team encouraging open communication and constructive feedback. You will manage relationships with third-party vendors to ensure the agency delivers high-quality work that meets client expectations. You will also act as a liaison between the client and the agencys internal teams providing clear communication and direction to ensure all parties are aligned on project goals and timelines. You can see opportunity in risk and youre not afraid to be brave and challenge your clients to want to achieve a better result for all.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

• Inclusivity:Champion inclusiveness diversity and equity in all aspects of work.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in consumer PR and influence with a proven track record of driving successful campaigns.
  
  
• Interest and desire acrossbeauty and FMCG projects
  
  
• Share and use media knowledge to guide clients on what you believe is the best 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.
  

How we help you Thrive:

• 25 days annual leave 1 Volunteer Day

• Bupa Healthcare

• Enhanced Maternity Adoption and Shared Parental Leave

• We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am 4pm

• A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure

• Wellbeing and Health: Up to 25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership Unmind membership LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme

• Life Assurance