Account Director
Core
Leads client relationships, account teams, and commercial performance for a telecommunications portfolio, acting as a trusted adviser on PR and integrated communications.
Role type
Senior Account Director (PR and Communications)
Builds
Integrated communication programmes, earned-media campaigns, and client partnership models for a leading telecommunications client.
Domain
Telecommunications / Public Relations / Media Relations
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Client leadership and strategy, earned-media judgement, commercial management, team coaching, AI-enabled workflows, media relations planning, proposal development, financial discipline
Preferred skills
South African media landscape knowledge, Chase account systems familiarity, responsible AI adoption leadership
Technologies
AI tools for research synthesis and reporting
Responsibilities
Lead key client meetings and manage expectations; guide writing, editing, and media-relations planning; track scope, fees, and billing; delegate to account managers and coach the team; lead practical use of approved AI in communications work.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership