Senior Account Director; Media Specialist), Brand - Global Communications Agency

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

Why Fleishman Hillard

We have been named PRWeeks Global Agency of the Year and Best Places to Work, a Standout Agency on Advertising age’s A‑List, NAFEs Top 50 Companies for Executive Women for six years running, and among our award‑winning work we’ve taken home five Lions in the past two years at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity.

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 the EY 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.

We harness the collective power of creative, social and strategic marketing to produce electric, infectious and award‑winning communications. With this in mind 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. And while we’re part of a successful global group we have developed a start‑up mentality of bravery and entrepreneurialism rooted in business‑changing ideas.

We’re seeking a forward‑thinking, experienced Account Director and media specialist who is passionate about earned‑first storytelling with a deep understanding of how the modern media landscape is evolving across B2C & B2B channels and intersecting with digital, social, creativity, data and commerce.

Key responsibilities include:

• Be the go‑to media expert for clients, building trusted relationships and understanding their business inside out
• Lead consumer and brand media strategy across B2C & B2B channels
• Play a key role in the agency’s best‑practice media and publicity team, leading on all consumer and brand media strategy and helping to develop our POV in an ever‑changing media landscape
• Oversee the development of our approach to new media, including the intersection of earned media and platform‑specific social content and digital strategies
• Provide expert senior counsel that drives real business outcomes
• Ensure client satisfaction through proactive communication and problem‑solving

• Set direction and inspire teams across a portfolio of clients, championing agency values and high standards
• Mentor account and junior team members on best‑practice media strategy and digital communications through training and knowledge‑sharing
• Encourage a culture of inclusivity, curiosity, creativity and continuous improvement

• Contribute to agency growth by identifying and supporting new business opportunities
• Lead or support the development of new business proposals, pitches and presentations
• Build the agency’s reputation through thought‑leadership, content creation and industry engagement
• Expand media and influencer networks to benefit both the agency and clients

• Manage account budgets on key clients, ensuring efficient use of resources and delivery within scope
• Track and report on account performance, KPIs and financial status to senior management
• Ensure operational excellence, compliance and risk management across accounts
• Support the continuous improvement of internal processes and best practices

• Experienced in media and digital PR within a communications agency in‑house or as a former journalist/influencer with a track record of delivering outstanding coverage and results for clients
• Strong understanding of traditional media outlets and digital platforms, including social media, content‑management systems and web‑analytics tools
• Adept at client management and providing strategic media counsel, driving cut‑through in today’s media ecosystem
• Skilled in content…