Account Director - Corpsumer PR

About Ogilvy Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com , and follow us on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and Facebook. About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com . Account Director Corpsumer PR Department: Consumer PR & Influence Location: London Contract Type: Fixed-Term 12-Months Full Time/Part time: Full Time Reporting into: Business Director / Client Partner The Role: We are seeking a talented individual to join our team as an Account Director on a large technology account. You’ll spearhead high-impact PR campaigns and run a fast-paced press office that spans both consumer and corporate remits. You are a natural problem solver who thrives on challenge and builds instinctive, collaborative relationships across different agency Capabilities and Crafts. Combining a deep understanding of strategy with flawless execution, you will ensure the team constantly delivers creative, quality work that moves the needle for our client. About You: 8+ years’ of PR experience, ideally with a “corpsumer” background A genuine interest in consumer tech and the evolving world of AI Solid understanding of the UK media landscape and established journalist relationships A proven track record of managing fast-paced press offices and navigating complex, multi-stakeholder projects spanning consumer, corporate and policy remits Established as a trusted advisor to mid-level clients, with a strong grasp of their business context, challenges and goals A natural problem-solver who looks at briefs from unexpected angles and pushes for innovative ways to sell in and execute work Takes ownership of large projects and is accountable for both work and process An empowering mentor who guides junior team members, manages up effectively, and fosters a collaborative team culture Commercially astute, with experience managing budgets, scoping work, and resource planning to hit targets Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, becoming a trusted partner and advisor Lead and manage the fast-paced press office function, and projects across consumer, corporate and policy remits End-to-end delivery of projects, from briefing, scoping and resourcing to execution and measurement, working with other Capabilities and Crafts instinctively Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including media, creators and internal client teams Oversee a team of Account Managers and Account Executives, providing guidance and mentorship, while also acting as an escalation point to support the team in resolving issues Collaborate closely with integrated teams across Ogilvy, including social media and influencer marketing, to spot opportunities and align on campaigns and projects, where relevant Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and innovation within the agency and among the account management team Serve as t…