Public Relations Account Director

Our client is seeking a motivated Account Director to support their corporate practice in London to deliver projects for some of the world\’s most iconic FMCG brands. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in working with FMCG/multi-national organisations to activate and drive brand reputation programmes, navigating sensitive issues, and delivering impactful results. The ability to flex, understand, and apply a brand reputation lens to consumer-facing work and operate at the intersection of consumer messaging and corporate positioning will be vital to this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of project toolkits and playbooks
• Development of campaign specific material/content: key messages/press release/media alert/Q&A’s etc.
• Supporting the development of media events including agenda & run of show, coordination on logistics, development of spokespeople briefings/talking points etc.
• Provide strategic counsel on a range of corporate communications issues, including sustainability, social impact initiatives, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential reputational risks.
• Develop and implement crisis management plans for clients to address any negative press or public relations issues that may arise.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Extensive experience in corporate communications, preferably within an agency setting.
• Proven experience managing multi-market PR programmes for large, multinational corporations.
• Strong understanding of corporate reputation management, sustainability communications, and social impact.
• Excellent media relations skills and established network of media contacts.
• Experience in crisis communications and issues management.
• Ability to navigate complex and sensitive topics with diplomacy and tact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience working with integrated teams and providing strategic counsel across disciplines.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring all campaign materials are on-brand and align with the client\’s messaging and objectives.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Public Relations and Business Development

Industries

Business Consulting and Services

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