Account Director, PR

MMGY Global

$85K — $100K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in communications or journalism required
  • 5-8 years of PR experience, particularly with travel and lifestyle clients
  • Established network of media contacts across print, digital, and broadcast
  • Strong mentorship and coaching abilities
  • Exceptional editing skills
  • Proactive and hands-on approach
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic thinking and account management initiatives
  • Advise and counsel clients on PR strategies
  • Develop partnerships that enhance client relationships
  • Oversee and mentor junior team members
  • Participate actively in new business pitches
  • Shape office culture and dynamics
  • Foster innovative ideas and creative storytelling

Benefits

  • Hybrid telework policy
  • Half-day Summer Fridays
  • Office closure between Christmas and New Year’s
  • Exciting team events organized by Culture Crew
  • Comprehensive training program
  • Generous anniversary travel benefits after two years
  • Road Warrior perks for frequent business travelers
Full Job Description
We have an immediate opening for an Account Director, PR in our Los Angeles office.

If you are looking for a PR agency home where your career path is our priority, let's talk. At MMGY, keeping our executives engaged and fulfilled is just as important as keeping our clients happy. We have an exciting roster of major brands for which we are seeking a talented ACCOUNT DIRECTOR (AD) at our LOS ANGELES (CULVER CITY) office. If you are outgoing, energetic, innovative, resourceful and love to think big, then this role is for you.

The primary focuses of this position are: strategic thinking, account management, client counsel, partnership development and team oversight. The Account Director is an integral member of our management team, helping shape our office dynamic, mentoring junior teammates and participating in new business pitches.

In addition to a hybrid telework policy, we offer industry-leading benefits, enjoying half-day Summer Fridays and closing the week between Christmas and New Year's. Our Culture Crew throws exciting team events, and we have a robust training program. After two years, we offer generous anniversary travel benefits because we want our employees to see the world -- and help pay for it. Plus, the more business trips you take, the more Road Warrior benefits you'll receive to unlock upgrades, lounge passes and more. Yes, work/life balance is a real focus for us.

Requirements:
• BA/BS college degree in communications or journalism and 5-8 years PR/related experience with direct travel and lifestyle client background preferred
• A personal network of high-level print, digital and broadcast media contacts and the know-how to engage them
• Strong mentorship and coaching skills
• Proficient editing
• Self-starting and hands-on
• Organized and thoughtful
• Superior people management and presentation skills
• Problem solving techniques
• Savvy client counsel
• Creative and critical thinking skills
• Finally, a zest for storytelling and a love for travel are musts!

Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 + BONUS

MMGY Global provides a comprehensive PTO + benefits package that includes a hybrid telework policy.

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