We are hiring for an Account Director. You will be a crucial part of a fast-growing PR agency. Our HQ is based in beautiful Galway city in a young, dynamic work space. We work with exciting brands in Ireland’s food and hospitality industry.
Account Director / Senior PR Account Manager
Responsibilities:

• Key leadership role in leading the food and drinks PR division
• Contributing on a strategy level to client comms plans
• Influencer marketing strategy and implementation
• Day-to-day account management and taking ownership of each client account objectives.
• Adding creative input and knowing trends in comms and how they can enhance client work.
• Usually, day-to-day PR activities include acting as media relations for our portfolio of clients.
• Research, draft and distribute PR materials (press releases, interview pitches, photo-call notices).
• Liaising with national, local and specialist food and hospitality media to maximise media coverage.
• Writing photography briefs and working closely with photographers to coordinate photo shoots.
• Mentoring, managing and training junior members of the team.
• Compilation of End of Month/Quarter reports
• Demonstrating KPIs
• Achieving department revenue targets

Our wish list:

• Must be an expert in consumer PR with a wide knowledge of Ireland’s influencer landscape.
• Must have strong media relationships
• Ideally Galway city based with the ability for some domestic travel.
• Immediate start
• Full-time or four days a week
• Salary dependent on experience
• Proficiency in project management tools, Google Drive and Google applications.
• A Bachelor’s degree in PR , Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• +4 years of experience in PR account management with strategic planning and client relationship management.
• Expert knowledge of communications industry and online trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• A proven track record of successfully managing communications campaigns across multiple channels, including digital, print, broadcast, and social media.
• Excellent communication skills, with a can-do attitude.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to identify opportunities, solve problems, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive business growth.

Salary based on experience.
Option for 4 day a week role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From €50,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• PR Agency: 5 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Location:

• Galway, CO. Galway (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 15/09/2024
Reference ID: Account Director / Senior Account Manager Role