Account Director, PR

August 9

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MullenLowe U.S.

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Creative • Strategy • Social • PR • Design

201 - 500

Description

• An Account Director (AD) delivers innovative and creative ideas that capture the attention of press. • They have a strong track record with disruptive PR campaigns, leveraging an insightful creative idea paired with a modern communications approach, influencer strategies and a proven track record with media. • The Account Director has experience working with senior level executives to tackle business and brand challenges and has a history of developing insight-led campaigns that generated culturally relevant work and national press coverage. • The Account Director is an inspirational force that galvanizes teams. • Having pre-established media relationships at national media outlets, they are a steward of the news and have a proven track record securing press coverage, experience developing narratives and an understanding of how to curate compelling stories. • This is a full-time exempt position based in [MullenLowe Office Location] and reports to the VP, Group Account Director. Depending on the team and client need, this position will manage, mentor, and guide AAE(s), AE(s), SAE(s) and/or AS(s).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications preferred; or equivalent work experience • 8+ years of experience in an agency, start up, client-side role or equivalent experience in a relevant creative industry • 2+ years in a supervisory role • Experience managing multiple accounts, effectively managing team members, including proper delegation of work • Familiarity with key tools that are used in the PR industry required • Knowledge and practical application of media relations, influencer relations, social media, and/or PR measurement practices and tools • Experience reading, analyzing and interpreting all basic and advanced press materials • Experience interacting with executive level clients • Big brand or relevant creative industry experience • Display a strong vision for disruptive contemporary storytelling • Possess financial understanding of budgeting • Excellent presentation skills • Strong storytelling skills • Strong media relations skills • Strong time management and prioritization skills • Ability to think creatively • Ability to write clear and concise communications including strategies, plans and presentations • Ability to develop, challenge, and inspire people to do their best work, to think creatively, to adapt, innovate, and thrive. • Ability to recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an agency. Building teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve agency goals. Where they are seen, heard, and valued.