PR Associate Director

Does the idea of working on big strategy documents or toolkits that never see the light of day frustrate you? If you’re looking to get back to a more results driven, news-led type of communications work, then this could be your ideal role.

This exciting new agency offering has only been set up in the last year but has already been winning awards for its work and has a client list with some heavyweight, recognisable names spanning charities, education trusts, not for profits but also lifestyle. 

Although it’s a start up, it’s part of a wider agency group so you get the best of both worlds – a small, agile and entrepreneurial environment with the atmosphere/shared offices and benefits of a wider group.

The Role – Associate Director

This is a pivotal role for the agency, acting as the number 2 to the Director. Although it’s predominantly a consumer role, it’s grown up, “not fluffy” work – you’ll need to be comfortable with providing comment around heavyweight issues for charities/education trusts, as well as mingling with music producers.

Given the focus of the agency on delivering news-based campaigns, you must have an excellent grasp of the wider news environment, with strategic media relations and news generation experience.

About You:

• A minimum of eight years agency experience leading accounts (circa £100k plus) and managing a portfolio of £400k plus
• In-depth understanding of media - strategic media relations, news generation, crisis management, stakeholder engagement
• Understand the social and digital landscape, and how to exploit these channels for your clients
• A track record of securing client confidence by providing expert counsel around ‘best in class’ programme design and delivery
• Experience of leading new business pitches and developing successful campaign proposals for existing clients

In return:

• Salary between £70,000- £75,000
• Income Protection
• 25 days holiday (raising by an additional day after 2 years’ service, to a maximum of 30 days)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Pension
• Performance related pay scheme (annual, after qualifying period)
• Season ticket loan
• Corporate gym membership rates

If this sounds like your ideal next step please forward your CV without delay and in strictest confidence to [email protected]