Location: Mumbai/Bangalore

Job Type: [Full-Time}

Department: Public Relations / Client Services

About the RoleWe 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 ResponsibilitiesAccount 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 cooperative, 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
- 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: Strong, established network of top-tier media and industry contacts.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- 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

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