The Account Director will lead a high-profile global sport client account, overseeing PR, social media, and partnership activation across an international portfolio that includes golf, rugby, football, and other major sporting events and ambassadors.This role will manage year-round content publishing, social channel strategy, and global comms planning, ensuring integration across Paid, Earned, Shared, and Owned channels. The Account Director will also oversee the delivery of multi-market PR and social activation plans for major sporting events, working closely with client stakeholders, rights holders, and ambassadors to drive reach and engagement in line with the client’s global brand positioning. Work with production partners and internal teams to deliver high-quality creative assets for global distribution. Minimum of 6 years relevant agency or client-based experience across PR and CommunicationsSpecific experience in amplifying sport partnerships; working closely with rights holders and ambassadors Knowledge and expertise across a variety of sportsProven ability to manage a high volume of client-service deliverables through critical path planning and resource management to maintain high quality output In-depth knowledge and network of sport media and journalists Natural communication skills to inspire and nurture a team whilst maintaining agency culture Excellent writing skills to draft media materials, toolkits and proposals whilst managing team development of copy writing and plan writing skills Strong understanding of digital landscape with experience in building and executing against social strategy Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices Excellent time management, written and oral communication skills#J-18808-Ljbffr