Freelance PR Account Director

Freelance Account Director - Creative Consumer PR - Award Winning Start-Up PR Agency

Location: London

Contract: Freelance (1 month rolling)

Day rate: £300-£350 per day

Start date: ASAP

The Company

A multi-award-winning, start-up creative consumer PR agency that is shaking up the industry. Their client roster is impressive and spans from innovative start-ups to global brands. Founded by industry veterans, this scale-up has quickly established itself as a leader by fusing creative leadership and precision execution with cutting-edge tech. The agency's unique, tech-first approach, which includes leveraging AI to streamline operations, allows the team to focus on what they do best: developing bold, dynamic ideas and delivering exceptional results. They think like journalists, ensuring every piece of coverage is impactful and strategic. This is an incredible opportunity to join a fiercely ambitious team that values fresh thinking and is committed to being an integral part of its clients' success stories.

The Role

We are looking for a confident and hands-on Account Director to join a fast-paced, high-growth agency on a freelance basis. This is a critical role for someone who can hit the ground running, take full ownership of key projects and drive campaigns forward, freeing up senior management's time. You will be the lead point of contact for clients, managing all internal and external stakeholders and ensuring campaigns are delivered seamlessly from start to finish. A significant portion of your role will be focused on project management, strategic oversight, and getting the best out of your team and suppliers. While you'll have a team to support you, you must be a hands-on leader who can still get stuck into the day-to-day execution and get the job done. The agency needs a driver - someone who can own and push campaigns forward and who thrives on seeing great work delivered and results achieved. While this is a freelance opportunity, there is a strong possibility of a long-term engagement or a permanent position, as the agency is in a rapid growth phase and consistently wins new business.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee and drive creative consumer PR campaigns from ideation through to final delivery, managing timelines, budgets, and all associated suppliers.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the main point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and acting as a trusted advisor, managing expectations, and ensuring all parties are aligned.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor junior team members, providing clear direction and support while empowering them to take ownership of their tasks.
• Strategic Execution: Take the lead on developing and implementing campaign strategy, ensuring all earned media and PR activities are impactful and directly contribute to client goals.
• Campaign Ownership: Proactively identify and address potential roadblocks, making key decisions to ensure campaigns stay on track and deliver promised results.

The Person

You are an established Senior Account Manager or Account Director with a proven track record of working in a creative consumer PR agency environment. You are a natural leader who can take full ownership of projects and drive them forward with minimal oversight. You have exceptional project management skills and can demonstrate a history of successfully delivering complex campaigns, managing multiple work streams, and liaising with various stakeholders and suppliers. You are a hands-on and resourceful problem-solver who can navigate challenges and find creative solutions. You are keen to be a part of a fast-growing agency, recognising the long-term value in helping to build something special and being rewarded for your contributions.

Compensation

Daily Rate: £300 - £350 (depending on experience).