PR Account Director

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Consumer PR - Account Director
Large Beauty FMCG

Department: ConsumerPR & Influence
Location: London
Contract type: 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 David Ogilvyfoundedthecompanyin
1948.Theagencyspecialisesinbringing together brand advertising customer experience marketing PRinfluenceandconsultingall fueledby

Behavioural Science. Our world-class award-winningcreativecampaigns deliver solutions for clients including Sainsburys Lloyds Banking Group Madri Unilever and Mondelēz

International.

Ogilvys influencer marketing practice is the largest globally and the agency also hosts the worlds biggest festival of behavioural science and creativity Nudge stock 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…