Account

Director

Camron is seeking a Account Director to join our team design and interiors team in New York. This role will lead an account team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment supporting client requests with attention to detail and a passion for the creative industries.

The Role

The Account Director will combine creativity and strategic thinking and have the commercial ability to grow clients organically. They understand the client's overall business strategy, building strong relationships with direct client leads and the senior client team, gaining their trust and playing an instrumental role in maintaining and growing the relationship.

As an integral part of the Camron team, the Account Director will also be expected to exemplify the Camron culture, through mentorship of the junior team and showcasing an interest in our industry more broadly.

Who We Are

Camron is a leading global communications group, working internationally with offices in London, New York, Los Angeles and Milan. Long recognised as the foremost design PR agency, today we work across sectors and disciplines, as a full-service partner to the world’s most innovative brands. 

From launching new work to making timeless brand statements, Camron has always positioned its portfolio at the forefront of modern culture. Together with our clients, Camron’s work takes our team across the world and across sectors, providing a viewpoint that fundamentally shapes our unique, global perspective.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day client management, developing a close working relationship with the direct client
• Overseeing junior team members on client reporting and management of the Camron media database
• Maintaining strong media relationships, including regular briefings with journalists and editors
• Securing coverage (features as well as news placement) in a cross-category range of publications relevant to the client portfolio
• Writing, editing, and advising on client press materials, with strong copywriting skills
• Managing launch events, press events and campaign openings including creative development, guest lists and media coverage
• Devising and implementing PR timelines, creative strategies, and annual plans alongside senior team
• Generating ideas and initiatives to support media storytelling and creating strong partnership proposals for clients as part of the team
• Working with the senior leadership to manage client campaigns and support new business efforts, as well as beginning to take ownership of specific projects

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience in relevant areas of communications
• Established media relationships in the design, architecture and lifestyle categories
• Keen ability to be proactive and excel at working in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects
• Strong writing and editing skills to independently ideate and create needed written assets on behalf of client roster inclusive of strategy creation, event planning and other projects.
• Management experience of a junior team with a track record of success and mentorship
• Organised, detail-oriented, and a great communicator—both in person and online

How to apply

Please submit a CV and a one-page cover letter with the subject line ACCOUNT DIRECTOR to careersny@camronglobal.com