Hound
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About Hound
Hound is an independent PR agency that helps clients out-think, not out-spend, their competition.
We’re small but mighty, giving clients direct access to senior talent and the ability to move fast. Our team combines the strategic thinking and creative firepower of PR leaders from some of the world’s most influential brands with the sharp instincts of editor-level former journalists.
We bring newsroom pace and corporate know-how together, helping clients tackle their biggest challenges and telling stories that drive meaningful results.
We work with brands of all sizes, from global names like Vodafone, Ryvita, Well Pharmacy and Purplebricks to fast-growing scale-ups, all united by a common ambition to overcome challenges, drive growth and cut through the noise.
Hard-working. Tenacious. Brilliant to work with. No egos, no jargon, no fluff. Just exceptional people doing exceptional work.
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced, driven Account Director to play a leading role across a portfolio of Hound’s client accounts.
This is a hands-on, strategic role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and wants to play a central part in a growing, ambitious agency. You’ll build trusted relationships with senior clients, advise on communications strategy and work closely with the wider Hound team to ensure campaigns are delivered with creativity, energy and precision.
Alongside leading client work, you’ll contribute to the continued growth of the agency by identifying opportunities to strengthen existing relationships, supporting new business and helping shape Hound’s future direction.
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Key Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of the day-to-day delivery of multiple client accounts.
- Build trusted relationships with senior clients, becoming a strategic partner who understands their business goals and communications challenges.
- Lead the development of PR and communications strategies that deliver meaningful impact.
- Guide campaign planning, media relations and creative thinking, ensuring ideas are delivered to the highest standard.
- Support and motivate the wider Hound team, helping colleagues deliver excellent work on time.
- Maintain oversight of account budgets and resource planning, working closely with senior leadership.
- Bring structure and momentum to accounts by identifying priorities, anticipating challenges and keeping projects moving.
- Identify and act on opportunities to grow existing client relationships, including extending retainers and introducing additional services where they add value.
- Support the agency’s new business activity through proposals, pitch presentations, brainstorms and chemistry meetings.
- Lead or support influencer engagement strategies and creator partnerships where relevant.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, particularly across consumer, lifestyle and national media, ensuring stories reach the right audiences.
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About You
- Proven experience in a senior PR or communications role within an agency or fast-paced environment.
- Strong client management experience, with the ability to build trusted relationships and confidently advise on strategy and delivery.
- A strategic thinker who understands how communications can build brands, influence audiences and drive business results.
- Excellent media relations experience with a track record of securing high-quality coverage across consumer, national and trade media.
- Experience delivering integrated campaigns across PR, social and influencer activity.
- Commercially aware, with a strong instinct for identifying opportunities to strengthen client relationships and grow accounts.
- A clear, confident communicator who can influence clients, journalists and colleagues alike.
- Proactive, organised and energised by working in a small, ambitious team.
- Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with day-to-day delivery and execution.
- A collaborative leader who enjoys developing others, sharing knowledge and helping teams produce their best work.
Why Join Hound
- A tight-knit, highly experienced team with a newsroom mindset.
- Ambitious clients who trust us to deliver bold, story-first campaigns.
- Real ownership, autonomy and progression.
- The opportunity to help shape the future of a growing independent agency.
- Flexible working and competitive benefits.
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