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ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

NEW YORK

Camron is seeking an Account Director to join our team in New York. This role will manage an account team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, supporting client requests with attention to detail and a passion for the creative industries.

The Role

The Account Director will lead day-to-day client and media relationships while developing and executing communications strategies in collaboration with department heads and junior team members. They will be confident working across industries, including culture, architecture and hospitality, and will ideally have previous experience spanning multiple sectors.

They will combine creativity and strategic thinking and have the commercial ability to grow clients organically. They understand the client's overall business strategy, building strong relationships with direct client leads and the senior client team, gaining their trust and playing an instrumental role in maintaining and growing the relationship.

As an integral part of the Camron team, the Account Director will also be expected to exemplify the Camron culture, through mentorship of the junior team and showcasing an interest in our industry more broadly.

Who We Are

Camron is a leading global communications group, working internationally with offices in London, New York, Los Angeles and Milan. Long recognised as the foremost design PR agency, today we work across sectors and disciplines, as a full-service partner to the world’s most innovative brands. 

From launching new work to making timeless brand statements, Camron has always positioned its portfolio at the forefront of modern culture. Together with our clients, Camron’s work takes our team across the world and across sectors, providing a viewpoint that fundamentally shapes our unique, global perspective.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day client management across Camron’s culture, architecture and hospitality accounts, developing a close working relationship with the direct client
• Overseeing junior team members on client reporting and management of the Camron media database
• Maintaining strong media relationships, including regular briefings with journalists and editors
• Securing coverage (features as well as news placement) in a cross-category range of publications relevant to the client portfolio
• Writing, editing, and advising on client press materials, with strong copywriting skills
• Managing launch events, press events and campaign openings including creative development, guest lists and media coverage
• Devising and implementing PR timelines, creative strategies, and annual plans alongside senior team
• Generating ideas and initiatives to support media storytelling and creating strong partnership proposals for clients as part of the team
• Working with the senior leadership to manage client campaigns and support new business efforts, as well as beginning to take ownership of specific projects

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in relevant areas of communications
• Established media relationships in the art, culture, design, hospitality and/or lifestyle categories
• Keen ability to be proactive and excel at working in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects
• Strong writing and editing skills to independently ideate and create needed written assets on behalf of client roster inclusive of strategy creation, event planning and other projects.
• Management experience of a junior team with a track record of success and mentorship
• Organized, detail-oriented, and a great communicator—both in person and online

Benefits

• 25 days of annual paid time off, in addition to national holidays and annual holiday break 
• 401k matching 
• Generous medical, dental and vision benefits
• Hybrid working: minimum three days in the office a week

Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $95,000 to $105,000.

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