Account Director – Live Entertainment & Theatre

We’re working with one of the UK’s leading marketing agencies in live entertainment. They partner with major producers, venues, and talent to deliver smart, high-impact campaigns across the West End and beyond. From global franchises to new productions, they’re behind some of the most recognisable creative in the industry.

Following a strong year of growth and major new client wins, the team is hiring an Account Director (or Marketing Director, for those from in-house backgrounds) to take the lead on a portfolio of theatre and ticketed event clients.

This is a role for someone who knows the sector – not just the audiences and channels, but the people, the pace, and what it really takes to deliver great campaigns under pressure.

A bit about the agency

They’re one of the few agencies in the UK that focuses entirely on culture and entertainment. Their campaigns have been seen across the West End, national tours, major exhibitions and international festivals. They’ve won awards for both creativity and performance – and in 2025, they’ve continued to grow, winning new clients and launching standout campaigns for some of the most talked-about shows in London.

If you’ve ever walked past a tube poster and thought that’s a great bit of creative – chances are, it came from this team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead end-to-end campaign planning across a slate of theatre and live event accounts
• Own the client relationship: act as a strategic partner and day-to-day lead
• Brief internal teams across media, digital, creative and content
• Ensure campaign outputs are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard
• Write and present campaign strategies, reports, and performance summaries
• Work closely with producers, talent teams, and external stakeholders
• Manage junior team members and support their development
• Spot opportunities to grow accounts or strengthen the agency’s role

We’re looking for:

• Experience at Account Director or Marketing Director level in theatre, live events or ticketed attractions
• Comfortable leading strategy, client relationships and team members
• Strong understanding of full funnel campaigns – across paid, owned and earned channels
• Agency background preferred, or a senior in-house marketer who’s confident adapting
• Collaborative, fast-moving, and comfortable juggling multiple deadlines
• Confident presenter, with a strategic mindset and commercial awareness
• Someone who genuinely enjoys theatre and live entertainment – and understands the audience

Why this role:

• You’ll be trusted to lead campaigns from day one
• You’ll work with smart, supportive people who know their stuff
• You’ll get exposure to high-profile, career-defining projects
• You’ll join a business that takes team culture seriously – flexible working, mental wellness support, and great perks like regular access to theatre shows