Full job descriptionFreelance PR Account Director - Consumer TechnologyWe’re looking for an experienced PR Account Director to join a busy consumer technology account, supporting both always-on press office activity and upcoming campaigns/projects.
The role will sit across consumer and corporate communications, with a strong focus on the UK market. You’ll be working within a fast-paced press office handling a high volume of inbound media enquiries, alongside proactive media relations and campaign delivery.
Key responsibilities:
*Running a busy always-on UK press office, managing proactive and reactive media enquiries.
*Building and maintaining strong relationships with UK journalists and media.
*Placing interviews, writing briefs and briefing senior spokespeople/talent.
*Leading PR campaigns and projects while remaining hands-on with day-to-day delivery.
*Managing and reviewing junior team members’ work.
*Working collaboratively across consumer, corporate and wider communications teams.
*Supporting communications around consumer technology, digital platforms and emerging technology/AI.
Ideal experience:
*Around 8+ years’ PR experience, ideally with a strong agency background.
*Strong blend of UK consumer and corporate PR experience.
*Proven experience running high-volume, always-on press offices.
*Excellent UK media relationships and strong knowledge of the current media landscape.
*Strong writing, media relations and reactive communications skills.
*Consumer technology experience and/or a genuine interest in technology and AI.
*Comfortable operating at hands-on Account Director level and working at pace.
Contract: Initial 2-month freelance contract, with strong potential to extend.
Start: ASAP / ideally within one week.
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