KRG is hiring on behalf of an establishes, award winning and highly regarded, independent integrated creative agency in London. KRG are looking for an Account Director to join their team.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced consumer PR who wants to take real ownership of their accounts, work across PR, social and influencer, and be part of an agency where creativity, culture and big ideas genuinely sit at the heart of the work.
Based in a beautiful new Soho office, you'll work across an enviable portfolio of entertainment, drinks brands, FMCG and broader consumer clients and new business pitches.
The role
- Lead high-impact consumer PR, press office, social and influencer campaigns, alongside wider integrated brand activity.
- Take ownership of strategic planning, from annual brand plans through to standalone campaigns and new business pitches.
- Be a trusted senior contact for clients, providing sharp, commercially-minded counsel and helping drive campaigns forward.
- Work closely with talented creative, studio and account teams to bring ambitious ideas to life.
- Lead and support junior team members, while managing budgets, resourcing and multi-layered campaigns.
- Have plenty of opportunity to shape the work rather than simply manage delivery.
- Join an agency with a genuinely collaborative culture, where you'll be trusted with responsibility and given the space to develop.
What they're looking for
- Agency-side consumer PR experience and proven Account Director-level capability.
- Experience working on consumer brands - drinks, entertainment or culture-led accounts desirable but not essential.
- Strong earned media instincts, excellent writing and presentation skills, and the ability to spot a great story.
- Experience developing and delivering creative brand plans and integrated campaigns across PR, social and influencer.
- Strong organisation, commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and teams.
- A naturally curious, culturally aware mindset and an enthusiasm for creative, ambitious work.
Why join?
This is an agency where you'll be given real responsibility, creative freedom and the opportunity to help shape what comes next, especially as part of their SLT. You'll work alongside a smart, supportive team and have access to both internal and external training to keep developing your skills.
And then there are the perks…
- 25 days holiday, increasing with service
- 1 duvet day annually
- Christmas closure for around a week, on top of your annual holiday allowance
- Hybrid working
- Flexitime hours
- Early finish every Wednesday
- Thursday office drinks & cocktails from 5pm in their office bar!
- Breakfast essentials and snacks in the office
- Apple Mac and iPhone
- A mix of internal and external training
If you're an experienced consumer PR Account Director looking for a role with great brands, genuinely creative work, a strong team and plenty of personality, this could be a very good next move.
