Account Director, PR

MMGY Global • Culver City, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

MMGY Global is hiring an Account Director, PR for its Los Angeles (Culver City) office. The role focuses on strategic thinking, account management, client counsel, partnership development, and team oversight. As a member of the management team, the Account Director helps shape the office environment, mentors junior team members, and participates in new business pitches. The position serves clients in the travel and lifestyle sectors and calls for strong storytelling and an interest in travel.

The role is based in a hybrid telework environment. MMGY Global describes a focus on work/life balance and offers a comprehensive PTO and benefits package, half-day Summer Fridays, and office closure during the week between Christmas and New Year’s. The company also provides team events, a training program, anniversary travel benefits after two years, and Road Warrior benefits related to business travel.

Requirements

• BA/BS college degree in communications or journalism.
• 5–8 years of PR or related experience.
• A personal network of high-level print, digital, and broadcast media contacts and the ability to engage them.
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills.
• Proficient editing skills.
• Self-starting and hands-on approach.
• Organized and thoughtful work style.
• Superior people management and presentation skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Savvy client counsel.
• Creative and critical thinking skills.
• A zest for storytelling and a love for travel.
• U.S. work authorization that does not require employer visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with travel and lifestyle clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic thinking, account management, and client counsel.
• Develop partnerships.
• Oversee teams and manage people.
• Mentor and coach junior teammates.
• Help shape the office dynamic as a member of the management team.
• Participate in new business pitches.
• Engage print, digital, and broadcast media contacts.
• Edit written materials and deliver presentations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive PTO and benefits package.
• Hybrid telework policy.
• Half-day Summer Fridays.
• Office closure during the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Team events.
• Training program.
• Anniversary travel benefits after two years.
• Road Warrior benefits for business travel, including upgrades and lounge passes.
• Bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior