We're looking for an Associate Director of Public Relations to join our growing team.
This is a leadership role for a strategic PR professional ready to drive impactful campaigns, lead high-performing teams, and build strong client partnerships.
Signing bonus available for the right candidate.
Role Description
We are seeking an Associate Director of Public Relations to join our agency leadership bench in Quezon City (Hybrid setup). In this senior leadership role, you will lead strategic PR direction across key accounts, driving integrated communications initiatives that strengthen client visibility, reputation, and business impact.
As a senior strategic advisor, you will oversee campaign execution, guide media relations strategy, and foster strong client and stakeholder relationships. Additionally, you will mentor account leads, champion agency culture, and contribute to business development and organizational growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Account Leadership: Lead strategic direction and performance across key client accounts, ensuring business impact, brand reputation, and long-term partnership growth.
- Client Advisory: Serve as senior strategic counsel to clients, providing high-level communications guidance and solutions to complex challenges.
- Program Excellence: Drive excellence in program development and execution, ensuring integrated, high-quality, and results-driven deliverables.
- Stakeholder Management: Build, influence, and maintain executive-level client relationships while leading critical presentations and decision-making discussions.
- Team Mentorship: Oversee and mentor account leaders and junior team members, strengthening capability, leadership readiness, and accountability across projects.
- Financial & Resource Management: Own account financial health, including profitability, budget management, and resource allocation to support sustainable growth.
- Business Development: Lead new business initiatives, revenue generation, account expansion, and pitch strategy development.
- Agency Culture: Champion agency culture and leadership standards by fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous team development.
Qualifications
- Work Experience: At least 6+ years of professional PR experience explicitly acquired within a PR Agency environment.
- Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication, Communication Arts, Journalism, Public Relations, or any related field.
- Proven Track Record: Demonstrated experience in managing key accounts, leading pitch strategies, and delivering high-impact PR campaigns for diverse client portfolios.
- Leadership Capabilities: Strong experience in mentoring, developing, and managing account teams and junior personnel.
- Media & Network Strength: Established network and strong relationships with executive-level media contacts, influencers, and industry stakeholders.
- Strategic & Financial Acumen: Proficient in client counsel, presentation delivery, budget management, and account profitability.
