PR Account Director

We are recruiting for an experienced Account Director to join our McDonalds team.

This role will be working across our brand, food, family and trust campaigns. Experience with fast-paced press offices and creative campaign execution is required. We are looking for a team player with a passion for popular culture and a great eye for news, a creative brain who enjoys a busy and varied role, and someone knowledgeable of and connected with a wide spectrum of media.

Some of the things you'll be doing…

1. Produce high quality, creative and thoughtful plans, and proposals for the client.
2. Storyboard and oversee the delivery of captivating content for McDonald's UK News channels and social editorial.
3. Manage, contract, and brief talent and influencers across our campaigns, content, and live events.
4. Oversee timely and productive delivery of press releases and sells ins.
5. Oversee delivery of fun experiential and events with our stellar team.
6. Work closely with the team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the account.
7. Support interagency campaigns and play a key role in interagency relationships.
8. Form deep client relationships, becoming a trusted advisor.
9. Ensure all plans are executed to a high standard and KPIs are met.

Who you are…

1. A motivated team player looking to build team management and client relations skills.
2. Great communication skills.
3. Engaged and excited by culture, with your finger on the pulse of popular entertainment and social media.
4. A nose for news; you know what it takes to land great coverage and who to approach in the media.
5. A curious and enquiring mind, interested in learning new things and able to grasp complexity quickly.
6. Experience in managing day-to-day issues on behalf of clients.