Overview

If you’re looking to continue your communications career in an award-winning global agency, then this might just be the role for you.

Account Director (Media Specialist), Consumer and Brand Impact - Global Communications Agency

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FleishmanHillard .As an Account Director in our Brand Impact team, you’ll 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 EY’s 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 teamWe harness the collective power of creative, social and strategic marketing to produce electric, infectious and award-winning communications. 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. We have developed a ‘start-up’ mentality of bravery and entrepreneurialism, rooted in business-changing ideas.Key Responsibilities

Act as a key point of contact for all things media with clients, building trusted relationships and understanding their business needsLead on consumer and brand media strategy and help develop our POV in an ever-changing media landscapeOversee the development of our approach to new media, including earned media and platform-specific social content and digital strategiesSet direction and inspire teams across a portfolio of clients, championing agency values and high standards; act as the day-to-day senior contact for key clientsEnsure client satisfaction through proactive communication, problem-solving, and delivering against objectivesTeam Development

Mentor account and junior team members on best-practice media strategy and digital PR through training and knowledge-sharingEncourage a culture of inclusivity, curiosity, creativity, and continuous improvementBusiness Development and Marketing

Contribute to agency growth by identifying and supporting new business opportunitiesLead or support the development of new business proposals, pitches, and presentationsBuild the agency’s reputation through thought leadership, content creation, and industry engagementExpand media and influencer networks to benefit both the agency and clientsCommercial, Finance, and Operations

Manage account budgets on key clients, ensuring efficient use of resources and delivery within scopeTrack and report on account performance, KPIs, and financial status to senior managementEnsure operational excellence, compliance, and risk management across accountsSupport the continuous improvement of internal processes and best practicesAbout You

We’re seeking a forward-thinking Account Director/Media Specialist who is passionate about earned-first storytelling, with a deep understanding of how the modern media landscape is evolving across B2C and B2B channels and intersecting with digital, social, creativity, data and commerce.What We''re Looking For

Experienced in media and digital PR within a communications agency, in-house or as a formal journalist / influencer with a track record of delivering outstanding coverage and results for clientsStrong understanding of traditional media outlets, digital platforms, including social media, content management systems, and web analytics toolsAdept at client management and providing strategic media counsel driving cut through in today’s media ecosystemSkilled in content creation, writing, presenting, and reportingOrganised, proactive, and results-driven, with a passion for new media, communications and innovationCollaborative, inclusive, and committed to continuous learningExcited by the opportunity to work across a variety of sectors, including travel, consumer tech, consumer healthcare, FMCG, entertainment, and moreReady to bring energy, personality, new ideas and creativity to a team that’s making a real impactProven ability to manage and grow client relationshipsStrong team leadership and people development skillsExcellent written, verbal, and presentation abilitiesCommercially aware, with experience managing budgets and reportingEligibility

You must have the right to work in the UK and be able to work in our Bankside office at least 3 days per week.What We Offer You

A warm and friendly team with a fantastic portfolio of global and UK clientsA truly global network, the opportunity to be part of multi-market campaigns, regularly working with colleagues across the globeA strengths-based LandD framework with an in-house coach and development opportunities for career-defining workWe’ve fully embraced hybrid and flexible working. We have a great office and human contact remains an important element of our cultureWork-life balance; we all work hard but having a life outside work matters to all of us, and we support each other to achieve itCulture 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-togethersOpportunities to join our Employee Resource Groups (global and local), the Shadow Board or DEandI Steering committeeWe treat your data in the strictest confidence. For further information our Data and Privacy policy is located on our website. Apologies in advance but due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to every application individually.

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