Account Director

Account Director, PR and Communications Agency (Manchester Hybrid - 2 Days in Office)A strategically led PR and communications agency with big ambitions and even bigger clients, being known for turning insight into impact, delivering campaigns that land in the headlines, influence opinion, and genuinely shift perception. They work across earned media, brand storytelling, corporate comms, thought leadership and integrated comms strategies, creating work that is both culturally relevant and commercially effective.We are looking for a PR Account Director (or a strong Senior Account Manager ready to make the jump) to join their growing team in Manchester. This role is perfect for someone who knows how to own client relationships, lead strategy, and manage delivery all while staying hands on with storytelling, content, and media outreach.This isn''t a "press office only" role. They want someone who can think strategically, help shape narratives, build campaigns, navigate complex client challenges, and lead communication programmes end to end.Your role will involve:Owning and leading strategic comms programmes across corporate, consumer or integrated clientsDeveloping reputation building PR strategies that deliver earned media coverage and measurable impactOverseeing PR planning, media relations, press office management, reactive and proactive commsLeading on campaign development, messaging frameworks, story angles, content plans, hooks, thought leadership etc.Direct junior and ..... full job details .....