About Us

HEAD & HAND (H&H) is a luxury boutique communications agency representing an international collective of brands in the design, art, real estate, and lifestyle spaces. Rooted in these industries, we create strategic intersections for our clients—sparking dialogue, shaping culture, and driving brand awareness forward. Our award-winning communications agency was founded in 2012 and is based in the heart of New York City, connecting our clients to unforgettable experiences and relationships across domestic and international markets.

H&H is seeking an Account Executive to support and grow our Art & Design Division. This is a mid-level role ideal for a PR professional with a strong foundation in media relations and client execution who is ready to take on greater ownership of initiatives, lead client-specific projects and pitching, contribute meaningfully to client work, and play an active role in the success of client accounts. 

Role Overview | Account Executive, Art & Design

The Account Executive (AE) bridges strategy and execution, managing day-to-day client work while contributing meaningfully to account planning and results. AEs are trusted partners to Directors, reliable leaders to Account Coordinators and interns, and active contributors to pitching, content development, and media relations. As a boutique agency with a diverse client roster, this role may also involve supporting clients and projects within our Brand & Lifestyle Division as needed. This role is designed for someone who thrives on executional excellence, demonstrates initiative, and is eager to build long-term client and media relationships within the luxury, design, and lifestyle sectors.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day client work across media outreach, content development, and reporting
• Contribute to account strategy and independently manage smaller accounts or initiatives
• Support Directors in client meetings, agendas, presentations, and reporting
• Ensure all deliverables meet agency standards for quality, accuracy, and professionalism
• Draft and edit press materials, newsletters, pitches, and social content
• Execute proactive pitching strategies and build strong, relevant media relationships
• Create and manage targeted media lists using PR databases
• Support creative teams with content drafts, visuals, and asset coordination
• Conduct research, monitoring, and analytics reporting to measure results
• Track coverage, maintain reports, and contribute to post-campaign insights
• Ensure timelines and priorities are met across accounts
• Guide and mentor Account Coordinators and interns on execution and best practices
• Model professionalism, accountability, and collaboration within account teams
• Attend industry events and appointments, building relationships and elevating the agency’s presence

Requirements

• B.S./B.A. in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience at a PR agency
• Existing media relationships within the design, home, lifestyle, or luxury space a plus
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Creative, efficient, and solutions-driven
• Working knowledge of social platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Pinterest, etc.)
• Proficiency in Google Sheets, Slides, and Docs
• Experience using PR databases/tools such as Muck Rack, Cision, PR Newswire, etc.

Compensation: $55K/year to $62K/year

Benefits

Our current benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive health insurance packages
• 401k plan
• Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day
• December office closure from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day
• Flexible remote work policy

*This is a hybrid role, requiring days in-person in NYC on a regular basis.