Account Director - PR Agency

- Responsible for the implementation of PR strategies, Client Servicing & Pitching for Corporate/Tech Domain in a PR agency setting. Relevant corporate PR experience with major companies.

- To lead on Crisis response and issues management with the client

- Leverage, build and maintain relationships with key media and secure feature and exclusive stories in national print, broadcast, and internet outlets; establish strategic media relations plans for new product launches. Should have proven media contacts and a track record specifically on national and regional level.

- Managing large-format events with end-to-end responsibility including event ideation, conceptualization, sponsorship marketing and monitor implementation by team.

- Developing and implementing communications strategies for Clients. Providing communications counsel and expertise to Clients.

- Creating strategic linkages and securing advocates and partners across sectors for the campaign / client (corporates, media, celebrities, etc)

- Business Acquisition

- Accountable for financial aspects of accounts / Planning & managing profitability /Revenue Generation

- Leadership, Mentoring & Management of Cross-Functional Teams. Managing large teams and day to day operations

- Exceptional writing and editing skills; from press releases to newsletters to executive speeches and guest columns