Account Director - Public Relations

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.

What We're Looking For

We’re on the hunt for a top notch Public Relations Account Director.

About The Role

Our Account Directors bring value to our clients by analyzing, solving and presenting viable integrated solutions to client problems. They identify and inspire new work streams and solutions that lead to client growth by collaborating with and drawing on the expertise of the Ogilvy’s vast resources and capabilities. They are valued advisors and partners to senior brand managers and marketing / category directors, as well as agency leaders at similar levels. They identify and champion great creative work and understand the importance of flawless delivery. They are also exceptional leaders of teams who inspire others to act courageously.

What You’ll Do

• Managing a client’s business or portfolio of integrated accounts
• Partnering with Ogilvy’s capability experts to deliver integrated solutions, identify new business opportunities, scope of work and revenue
• Immersing yourself in the essential dynamics, strategies, and drivers of your client’s business
• Foreseeing opportunities and formulating plans to manage them to drive / extend the business
• Putting clients first, interfacing regularly with all client levels and constantly hunting for solutions and big ideas that are innovative and relevant
• Demonstrating strong collaboration skills with internal teams, using Agency resources to effectively and seamlessly support client’s business
• Building strong, collaborative and trusted relationships with creative and strategic partners
• Effectively navigating teams when there are conflicting priorities
• Coaching, involving and inspiring the growth and development of junior Agency staff via providing consistent feedback, training and growth opportunities
• Acting as an open and willing resource to team members in assessing ideas and directions, and providing guidance to push further
• Monitoring and communicating POV on current marketing and industry issues
• Demonstrating responsibility and accountability for overall agency performance and flawless delivery
• Direct development of broad range of materials developed by the account team including client memos, press releases, speeches, and articles
• Efficiently and effectively plan and manage large scale events
• Develop and guide media relations strategy

How We’ll Support You

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.

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