Job Description

Description

Position at Hill+Knowlton Strategies

Senior Account Director - Hill + Knowlton Strategies

ABOUT H+K

Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K) is an international PR and communications agency based across 80 offices in 40 countries and working globally with many of the largest multinational companies. We structure and lead our business around industry sector teams to deliver deep industry knowledge for the benefit of our clients. These teams are supported by specialist areas of creative ideas development and strategy, data and analytics, content creation and publishing, corporate affairs and ESG. The people in our agency are constantly evolving and are expected to re-invent their skills and set new standards in the industry.

We are proud to have been awarded Provoke Sabre EMEA Awards: UK PR Consultancy of the Year 2022, EMEA Agency of the Decade, UK 2022 Silver Agency of the Year: Campaign Awards, EMEA 2022 Gold PR Agency of the Year: Campaign Award.

OUR TEAM

The Mobility + Transport sector is a newly created team within H+K that helps brands navigate the ever-changing mobility revolution. With an increasing demand for cleaner and more flexible ways for people, goods and services to move around, from automotive and transport to infrastructure and logistics, we create compelling communications that change behaviours, drive demand and shape reputation.

The Mobility + Transport team has been recognised for excellence in communications, winning awards at the highest level including a Gold Cannes Lion in 2022 as well as multiple other prestigious industry awards. This is a great time for a high performing comms operator, with solid experience of campaign development, execution, and project management, to work on one of the most exciting sectors in the industry.

THE ROLE + RESPONSIBILITIES

• The role will be primarily to join our Mobility + Transport\'s growing portfolio of transportation clients which includes International Airlines Group (Cargo and Avios), Air Nippon Airways, Zenobe and Metro Supply Chain as well as participating in new business pitches.
• Join an established client-service team servicing a major automotive brand, working at European level to develop and deliver centralised corporate storytelling, campaigns and story content.
• Developing content and assets for a range of channels and co-ordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders and agency partners to develop stories and campaigns.
• Build strong inter-team relationships and lead independently on projects for senior clients.
• Ability to quickly build strong inter-team relationships and lead independently on projects for senior clients.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Deep industry knowledge is advantageous alongside solid business and mainstream media contacts, a proven track record in corporate and exec comms, as well as an obsession for client service and meticulous campaign/story delivery.
• Strong media relations experience - it is critical that the candidate is a natural publicist; tapped into the news agenda, with the ability to identify compelling story angles that generate impactful coverage across multiple markets. ESG experience would also be beneficial.
• Demonstrable passion for developing creative campaign and story ideas that will deliver high impact media across business, mainstream and sector-specific audiences.
• The successful candidate will come with sector-relevant corporate/B2B or consumer agency experience and will be able to plan, manage and implement product launch and brand-building campaigns, support on events (ability to undertake travel within Europe is a must), and advise senior client stakeholders on sensitive business issues.
• Have a passion for all things \'transport\' as well as relevant experience in the sector from a corporate/B2B or \'Corpsumer\' perspective.
• Ideally already have experience of working with global brands and supporting them through a wide range of communications challenges and are comfortable with senior stakeholder engagement and executive communications. Experience of working at a European level or within a multi-market team structure is advantageous.
• Experience of managing junior colleagues.

KEY H+K BENEFITS

• 25 days + (3 days at Christmas) annual leave
• Comprehensive health insurance (Bupa)
• SMART pension scheme
• Heavily subsidised on-site bar
• WPP employee discount scheme
• Group life assurance scheme
• Enhanced maternity + paternity scheme
• Vouchers + extra day\'s holiday for key milestone anniversaries
• Our dedicated interactive training academy - \'The Hub\'
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellness programmes
• Weekly social events
• 2 x volunteer days per year
• Additional wellness days off for active commuting

OUR LONDON OFFICE

H+K employs over 300 people in the UK, and our stunning Clerkenwell offices run over two floors, encompassing a beautiful roof terrace and subsidised bar area, which is a great spot for client meetings and socialising with the wider agency.

DE&I

We pride ourselves on creating a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone belongs. As a company and as co-workers, we are building a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. We are an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We believe diversity is strength. Our Commitment at Hill + Knowlton Strategies is to combine our employees unique backgrounds, perspective, and experiences to build a more diverse and inclusive organisation that represents all of us and the businesses we work with. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will consider all applicants regardless of age, gender identity ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, family or parental status, neurodiversity, and disability status. We are also happy to provide reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process. Please refer to our to understand more about H+K\'s commitments here.

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