Hearst

Account Director, Technology & Automotive

Hearst  •  £45k - £50k/yr  •  London, GB (Onsite)  •  13 days ago
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Job Description

We are the UK's leading premium publisher, home to iconic and influential media brands including Esquire, Men's & Women's Health, ELLE, Good Housekeeping, Harper's Bazaar, Digital Spy, Cosmopolitan, Red and more. At Hearst UK, we don't just create content – we shape culture.

Our workplace is driven by passion, shaped by authenticity and powered by creativity. We back bold ideas, act with an entrepreneurial mindset and continually evolve to meet the moment - while respecting the legacy that's brought us here. We believe in each other's potential and push boundaries together to create meaningful impact, both across the media landscape and in people's lives.

We're proud of our heritage - but even more excited about making history.

Hearst UK operates an in office policy with flexible Friday's. Our office is based at House of Hearst, 30 Panton Street, St James's, London, SW1Y 4AJ, where teams collaborate in person and connect across brands and functions.

Salary - Circa £45,000-£50,000 + 20% Commission - Salary is dependent on experience and will be assessed in line with the candidate's skills, knowledge relevant expertise.

The Role…

As the Account Director, you'll own client service across high-impact 360° campaigns - from pitch to delivery and beyond - leading the strategic and operational response for an Automotive and Technology client patch, in close alignment with a designated group of Salespeople. You'll work with some of the world’s most influential brands, including Jaguar Land Rover, Kia, Samsung, Meta and Google.

As the central owner of each campaign, you'll bring cross-functional teams together to shape best-in-class ideas, oversee flawless activation, and deliver post-campaign storytelling that drives repeat investment and long-term retention.

Main Duties…

  • Act as the main point of contact for commercial operations, improving ways of working to meet revenue and service expectations for Hearst and clients
  • Line manage 1 or more Account Managers, providing direction, coaching and performance management
  • Lead cross-team collaboration to shape strategic commercial responses
  • Grow and diversify revenue across your client portfolio through innovative thinking and strategising
  • Track category trends and competitor activity to spot opportunities and shape proactive client recommendations
  • Interrogate client briefs and brief the relevant teams, from budget feasibility to integrated creative, media and production solutions
  • Own campaign delivery as the day-to-day client contact, reporting on performance and producing post-campaign analysis that drives repeat business
  • Strong written and verbal communication, with confidence presenting to senior stakeholders
  • A flexible, personable team player who builds relationships at all levels
  • Sharp commercial awareness and analytical skill
  • Excellent time management, prioritisation and workflow management
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a strong sense of urgency
  • Calm under pressure, comfortable navigating conflict and delivering at pace
  • Strong people leadership - developing direct reports while influencing colleagues across the wider business

What We Are Looking For…

Benefits…

(Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras—they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life.

Hearst Exclusives - Only for You!

  • Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes, you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food & drink.
  • Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank!

Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing: Feel Your Best

  • Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company-funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support.
  • Get active and stress-free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it.
  • Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them.
  • Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups.

Financial Wellness - Boost Your Budget

  • Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting.
  • Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions, and Home Tech benefits to spread costs.
  • Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app

Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in – one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we’re working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.

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About Hearst

As one of the nation’s largest global, diversified information, services and media companies, Hearst has been leading with purpose and integrity and innovating for more than a century. With a mission to inform audiences and improve lives, the company’s portfolio includes global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing the maintenance of jets and helicopters; 35 television stations; 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers; more than 200 magazine editions around the world and ownership in cable television networks A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN.

Leading with purpose, Hearst is always moving forward. With a commitment to the highest quality in our products and services, we’re investing in healthcare solutions to help improve patient outcomes and technology that curbs emissions. Our brands are providing vital analysis, data and software to the global financial services industry; delivering important service and investigative journalism; and inspiring audiences with sports and entertainment programming. And we are dedicated to serving the communities it operates in, both civically and philanthropically.

Industry
Media & Publishing
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
Unknown
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