Account Director, PR

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

Benefits

• MMGY Global provides a comprehensive PTO + benefits package that includes a hybrid telework policy.
• industry-leading benefits
• half-day Summer Fridays
• closing the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• robust training program
• after two years, generous anniversary travel benefits because we want our employees to see the world -- and help pay for it.
• the more business trips you take, the more Road Warrior benefits you ’ll receive to unlock upgrades, lounge passes and more.
• work/life balance is a real focus for us.