Account Manager, Consumer - Wilson Hartnell

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy more than 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity—innovating at the intersection of intelligence, imagination and influence, with experts across advertising, sports & entertainment, PR & social, consulting, and health collaborating seamlessly across more than 120 offices spanning 90 countries. Ogilvy was named Network of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC for the fourth consecutive year, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

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We’re hiring: Account Manager at Wilson Hartnell | Dublin

Big ideas. Brilliant storytelling. Real impact.

Are you a natural communicator who combines strategic thinking with creative flair? Someone who can build trusted client relationships, spot a great story, turn insight into ideas and make things happen?

We’re looking for an Account Manager to join Wilson Hartnell; someone ready to take the lead, bring fresh thinking to the table and deliver communications that make a difference.

Part of the WPP network, Wilson Hartnell works at the intersection of earned influence, creativity and culture. We partner with brands to shape conversations, build reputations and connect with audiences in meaningful ways. This is an opportunity to take real ownership of client relationships and campaigns, work with talented people across the agency and wider WPP network and help turn ambitious thinking into outstanding work.

What you’ll do

• Build strong client relationships, act as a trusted day-to-day advisor and bring strategic counsel to the table.
• Develop creative, integrated PR and communications campaigns that connect brand ambitions with what matters to audiences.
• Lead media relations, content development and social and digital campaigns, building relationships with journalists, editors and creators to get great stories noticed.
• Manage campaigns and events from brief to delivery, bringing together the right people, partners and resources to deliver exceptional results.
• Use research, measurement and insights to understand impact, demonstrate value and make the next campaign even stronger.
• Help clients navigate emerging issues, support crisis communications and protect the reputations they’ve worked hard to build.
• Spot opportunities to add value for existing clients and contribute ideas, energy and expertise to new business pitches.
• Support and develop junior colleagues, collaborate across teams and help create an environment where great work thrives.

What you’ll bring? You’re an experienced communications professional who is ready to take the next step in your career. You’re comfortable taking ownership, making decisions and building client confidence while working closely with the agency team.

• Proven experience in a PR (min 3 years), communications or integrated agency environment, with the confidence to lead client relationships and projects independently.

• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills, with an instinct for what makes a story relevant, distinctive and newsworthy.

• Good understanding of the Irish media landscape, alongside an interest in the evolving creator and digital ecosystem.

• The ability to develop strategic plans and creative campaigns that deliver against clear business objectives.

• Excellent project management skills, including budgets, resources, timelines and measurement.

• A curious, commercially minded approach, with the confidence to contribute to new business and account growth.

• An appetite to explore new tools, emerging media and AI, and to keep learning as the communications landscape evolves.

Above all, you’re proactive, thoughtful and full of ideas.

Why Wilson Hartnell? You’ll work with ambitious global and Irish brands, tackle interesting challenges and collaborate with talented people who bring different perspectives and expertise to the table. You’ll have the opportunity to shape work, build your skills, grow your client leadership experience and make your mark within the wider WPP network.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a team to deliver work that matters, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a hybrid role with office based in the heartbeat of Dublin City centre.

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.