Here Be Dragons is an award winning creative communications agency based in Shoreditch and, having just been named as one of the few PR agencies to watch in 2025 by The Drum, we punch well above our size when it comes to both our clients and the work we put out.
Here Be Dragons is more than just a name (it comes from old maps, you know) It is a philosophy on how we see the world, a framework on how we approach our work, a set of principles for our internal culture and a statement of intent for the type of bold work we want to produce.
Our work is bold, creative (obvs) and full of fire. Our clients are not limited by industry, and while the world of earned media is our bread and butter, we don’t limit ourselves to the traditional ways of PR to land good stories or results for the brands we work on - using influencers, OOH and social-first content in many of our campaigns.
We are entering into an exciting era of agency growth, and looking for an experienced Associate Director to join us on that journey.
If you are a person looking to make your mark in one of London’s most exciting agencies, sick of working on campaigns that feel a bit cringe or you’re tired of feeling that you can’t make an impact - this role is for you.
This probably isn’t the job for you. Unless you like the pace. The unpredictability. The “what if we did this instead?” kind of conversations. If you want to lead creative work that starts conversations, not just press coverage, Here Be Dragons might just be your people.
This isn’t for an AD looking to step up. This is for someone already at Associate Director level who wants to lead a team across an incredible portfolio of accounts. You’ll be trusted to provide senior client counsel, pitch new ideas to grow your accounts, coach your team and represent the agency with confidence.
Your responsibilities will include:
About you
You’re already a PR Associate Director working at a PR agency and you know how to hold your own. You lead with curiosity, creativity and compassion and you’ve got a proven track record in delivering smart work for consumer brands.
Key attributes:
Why join?
Because you’re not afraid of the messy middle. Because you want to be part of a small team doing big things. Because you’re looking for somewhere that backs good people, not just good headlines.
Benefits
The basics:
Perks you’ll love:
Extra details:
We work hard but we like to enjoy life, so work life balance is pretty important to us, which means we are generally out of the office by 6.01pm most days.
We like to spend time together and catch-up about things that aren’t status reports, coverage trackers or planning decks, so regularly organise cultural days out, team training sessions and after work drinks.
We are based in Shoreditch, East London, where we have a lovely two storey office with lots of natural light and exposed brickwork.
You can find out more from our recent TikTok here.
We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Please contact us via contact@herebedragons.co
