Account Director - PR

Job Description

Lewyll Communications is seeking a senior public relations consultant at the Account Director level to join a fast-paced, full-service agency. The successful candidate will lead a PR team servicing a hybrid portfolio of clients, requiring high-level strategic thinking, media engagement, and leadership. This role is ideal for someone with a strong agency background and proven people and client-handling skills.

Requirements

• A tertiary degree or diploma in communications or public relations
• Minimum 8-10 years' experience in PR consultancies, with at least 5 years at management level
• Previous senior role in an accredited PR agency
• Experience servicing a mixed (hybrid) industry sector client base
• Outstanding ability to conceptualise and implement communication strategies and campaigns
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong writing skills and high command of the English language
• Extensive media contacts
• Superb interpersonal and leadership skills
• Own transport required
• Willingness to travel frequently

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a PR team servicing diverse clients
• Develop and implement strategic communication plans
• Act as the main point of contact for high-level client communication
• Build and maintain strong media relationships
• Oversee campaign delivery and evaluate results
• Guide and mentor junior team members
• Represent the agency in professional PR industry settings