Associate Director
£70,000 - £80,000
Global, Industry Leading, Independent, Technology PR Agency
The Company
A leading global communication and integrated marketing agency, known for its unwavering commitment to effective communication. An independent agency with over a thousand professionals spread across multiple offices worldwide, they specialise in transforming complex innovations into powerful, persuasive stories.
Their expertise spans key industries focusing on technology, healthcare and brand purpose, ensuring that their strategies and insights are always effective, credible and up-to-date. They partner with companies adapting to the ever-changing digital landscape, helping them reinvent themselves, provide greater value to customers and improve lives.
The Role
We’re on the hunt for a fearless Associate Director to lead marquee clients in an award-winning technology practice.
If you’re a tech-savvy communicator who thrives in an environment that values strategic thinking, creativity and curiosity, we want to hear from you. We’re specifically seeking someone with a track record of running high-profile accounts in either the B2B Tech or Consumer Tech sectors.
Delivering top-notch client service, mentoring and nurturing direct reports, presenting with finesse and embracing the growth opportunities within their dynamic practice.
If you want to work with ambitious, innovative clients and create well thought out, impactful campaigns, we’re eager to connect with you.
The Person
- A brilliant communicator who is diligent, consistent and results-oriented.
- Curious and brave – someone who ask questions, challenges and engages actively.
- Non-hierarchical and excited by a working environment that values teamwork and active contribution in meetings from all members.
- Inclusive, supportive and empathetic allied to a solutions focused mentality.
The Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategic Direction
Lead team and client relationships under Director’s guidance.
Develop account plans and provide strategic counsel.
Resolve issues and oversee results with KPIs.
Manage budgets and optimise team resources.
Identify opportunities and build propositions for organic growth.
Media Engagement and New Business Development
Help guide the team to leverage national and business media contacts.
Lead impactful media campaigns and advise on approach.
Supervise proactive story development.
Handle complex inbound media inquiries.
Lead the team on integrated communication strategies.
Contribute to new business opportunities and develop strategic insights for presentations.
Assume leadership roles in agency, technology practice and industry groups.
Oversee direct reports’ career development and performance.
Mentor junior staff for professional growth.
Campaigns
- Create smart, thorough, well-considered creative campaigns
- Manage client and talent interview briefings, secure key client interviews, and create media strategies
- Oversee key client sell-ins and approach and develop relationships with relevant influencers and agencies
- Ensure all client materials are created by your team to the highest possible standard – error free and delivered pre-deadline
- Attendance at pitch meetings, confidently presenting your section
- Ensure team members have clear responsibilities and are motivated and happy
- Work closely with the team above you; ensuring timely review of necessary documents – keeping them updated on team progress via status updates
- Organise internal brainstorms for your clients; draft internal creative briefs and brief the creative team with close support from your Account Director
- Pitch innovative, reactive, client-relevant ideas to the client for consideration
- Forward plan with the news agenda to suggest relevant media opportunities for clients