Account Director
PMK*BNC
London, UKThis was removed by the employer on 1/23/2018 11:31:00 AM PST
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PMK• BNC's London office is looking for an Account Director. This role will oversee a growing media relations department, working as a key strategist and public relations expert for high profile consumer brand clients. This role is also responsible for mentoring the department, acting as a liaison with senior clients, and will need to be able to drive strategy for both the agency and client business through deep understanding of media landscape and the changing digital world. This person will be as comfortable building presentations themselves as they are presenting them in a room. They will be instrumental in growing current client business while simultaneously growing the PR department and agency offering. This position will start out as a temp to hire with a strong possibility of getting hired upon demonstrated success in all of these areas.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Responsible for both planning and execution of all consumer PR activities including strategic planning, activation, seamlessly integrating social & influencers, and celebrities within campaigns
• Serve as day-to-day account lead
• Accountable for quality control of all day-to-day memos, recap reports and client materials
• Generating media and briefing materials
• Lead implementing successful media activation plans and provide direction and guidance to account team
• Develop and maintain strong relationship with clients at all levels
• Keep client programs on schedule and ensure all deadlines are met
• Be an active force in brainstorming new, innovative ideas for client projects
• Day-to-day client communication and overall account team management
• Manage working relationship with partner agencies across various programs
• Manage budget-related responsibilities for assigned accounts
• Identify and develop client growth opportunities
• Work with peers to further the mission, goals and culture of PMK• BNC
Required Experience and Skills:
• Proven media relations experience at an Account Director level
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Small and large agency/client experience, working on global PR accounts is essential and adult beverage category experience is preferred
• Demonstrable track record of successfully developing media strategies, identifying story angles, developing press materials and securing top tier coverage for clients
• Exceptional judgment when working with media, team members, client contacts and vendors
• Proven ability to manage multiple short and long-term plans simultaneously
• Experience engaging mid to senior level clients
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Flexibility, resourcefulness and the unique ability to act as an individual contributor as well as a leader will be instrumental in this person's success