Location:
Mumbai/Bangalore

Job Type
[Full-Time} Department: Public Relations / Client Services

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Public Relations Account Director to lead high-impact client accounts, drive communications strategies, and manage a team of talented PR professionals. In this role, you will serve as the primary strategic advisor to key clients, oversee campaign execution, and foster strong media relationships. You will play a pivotal role in driving business growth, developing innovative PR initiatives, and maintaining our agency’s reputation for excellence.

Key Responsibilities
Account Management & Strategy
• Serve as the senior strategic lead across a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring alignment with client business objectives.
• Develop, present, and execute comprehensive PR, media relations, and integrated communications strategies.
• Monitor campaign progress and account profitability, using analytics and metrics to refine strategies and demonstrate ROI to clients.
• Lead crisis management communications, issue response planning, and senior-level media prep/coaching. Team Leadership & Mentorship
• Direct, mentor, and evaluate junior and mid-level account staff (Account Executives, Managers).
• Delegate team workloads effectively to balance account needs, deadlines, and staff development.
• Foster a collaborative, creative, and performance-driven team environment. Media Relations & Networking
• Maintain and expand high-level relationships with national,



trade, and regional media outlets, journalists, and influencers.
• Oversee the drafting and editing of high-level communications materials, including press releases, executive op-eds, speech writing, and media pitches. Business Development
• Identify organic growth opportunities within existing client accounts.
• Lead new business proposals, RFP responses, and sales pitches to prospective clients. Qualifications & Requirements
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Experience:
8+ years of experience in public relations or corporate communications, with at least 2–3 years in an agency leadership role (Account Manager, Senior Account Manager, or Director).
• Track Record: Proven track record of developing and executing successful, measurable PR campaigns across print, broadcast, digital, and social channels.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor account teams while handling multiple client budgets and deadlines.
• Media Network: Robust, established network of top-tier media and industry contacts.
• Communication

Skills:
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
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Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field Desired Qualifications
• Postgraduate qualification ideally in the field of PR, Communications, Marketing, Business or Journalism Level of education Bachelor's Degree Industry
• Public Relations & Communications Employment Type Full-time

📌 Public Relations Account Director (Mumbai)
🏢 Communicate India
📍 Mumbai