About Us

DDA is a leading global communications and creative agency, offering a bespoke service and a truly worldwide viewpoint. From offices in London, New York and Los Angeles, and with affiliates throughout the world, DDA provides creative and insightful strategies and turnkey campaign solutions for entertainment and brands.

Our Consumer PR Team in London boast a blend of industry-leading Press and Influencer Marketing specialists who all share a passion for filmed entertainment and culture. We work across some of the most talked-about Films and TV shows of the year, providing a range of services including – strategy, media relations, unit publicity, premiere media management and earned/paid influencer marketing.

DDA fosters equality and diversity by actively promoting an inclusive culture where all voices are valued and respected. Through open dialogue and collaborative practices, DDA creates a supportive environment that embraces differences and drives collective success.

About You

Our Consumer Publicity team are looking for a passionate, driven Senior Account Manager to join their busy TV team. Applicants should have 5+ years’ experience working in a press/publicity function in the entertainment industry. Experience of unit publicity is highly desirable.

Within DDA, a Senior Account Manager is an ambitious and proactive member of the team that can manage accounts with limited oversight. They will demonstrate excellent press relationships, borne from working across a number of high-profile projects in their career. A natural communicator, they thrive on collaboration and seek opportunities to share their knowledge with the junior team.

Your Key Responsibilities Include:

Client Relationships

• Develop a close working relationship with our clients in the TV space and add value with expert knowledge

• Work with the Director of TV and senior partners to trouble-shoot any issues relating to this ongoing work

• Oversight of day-to-day client management, rectifying issues as they arise

Delivery

• Run/direct campaigns in the UK and provide the client with regular updates

• Oversee timely coverage reporting for our clients with the support of the wider team

• Maintain standards for reporting, interview requests, asset timelines etc.

• Oversee the dissemination of new assets to media, utilising the depth of the team

• Working with the strengths of the team to find the best solution for any given project

• Attend and coordinate press launches for our series clients

Strategy and Commercial Awareness

• Devise and execute strategy for UK Publicity campaigns with an awareness of client objectives and competitive landscape

• Develop and maintain exceptional relationships with press whilst ensuring maximum visibility for our project

People

• Maintain professional manner and demonstration of strong work ethic towards account teams and company as a whole

• Oversee Account Executives working across your accounts to assist with their progression and output

• Become invested in growing the experience of members of the team through their work with you

• Be approachable and professional at all times and positively contribute to the team environment

• Inspire your colleagues to push themselves and lead by example

• Champion the importance of teamwork and motivate others around you

Skills & Experience

• Experience with on-set unit publicity capture, press access, photography and EPK

• Understanding of picture publicity and the ability to come up with creative ideas and be able to work with photographers and designers

• Exposure to budget management

• Knowledge of the TV landscape: identify the core audience for a TV series, know how to reach them and excite them, be aware of competitive campaigns and TV trends

• Client management experience

• Exceptional relationship building skills and high emotional intelligence

• Known to a high level of press and industry figures

• Experience of major TV and/or film festivals (desired, not required)

• A passion for learning, and getting under the skin of, client businesses to give them the best possible outcomes

• Confidence speaking to Senior Executives and Talent

• Highest standard of multi-tasking and organisational skills

• A team player, willing to share knowledge and discuss approaches and tactics but also able to work independently

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal

• Highly organised, and a clear, confident delegator

• Proficient in presentation software and other Microsoft packages

To apply, email CareersDDA@ddaglobal.com with your CV and an explanation of why you think you would be a good fit with DDA.