About Rachel Harrison Communications

We are a lifestyle-focused communications agency with a special focus on travel, hospitality, spirits, and F&B. We help our clients build their brands and drive revenue through media awareness, integrated digital marketing tactics, unique activations, and word of mouth. We’re small, nimble, and creative. Our founder is very hands-on and involved in the everyday account management, giving clients senior-level support every step of the way. Leveraging 20+ years in the industry, Rachel Harrison Communications (RHC) utilizes stellar contacts, strategic thinking, and finger-on-the-pulse creativity to help clients grow their business. We dream up creative ideas to keep our clients top of mind – and we make sure those creative ideas are seen and heard.

Job Description

Account Directors are seasoned leaders with strong media skills. This person should have a deep-rooted understanding of the media landscape and experience managing account teams. Account Directors have managed client relationships at a senior level, providing counsel and guidance when needed. Account Directors lead business encompassing media relations, strategy creation and execution, creative writing, and creative brainstorming. Account Directors are experts at managing clients and scope of work. They are involved in new business acquisition, working closely with the agency founders on appropriate business targets, outreach, proposal writing, and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction to account teams on all client needs.
• Successfully pitch stories and meet with/manage media to deliver high-quality results.
• Serve as senior advisor to clients on a regular basis.
• Delegate effectively, setting clear expectations and deadlines to account team members.
• Manage quality of work on multiple accounts with professionalism and support team leaders.
• Work on new business acquisition planning with agency partners, including research, proposal writing, and onboarding.
• Lead brainstorming sessions.

• 8-10 years of experience in public relations; agency preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts with ease and professionalism; ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Creative writer with extensive experience crafting impactful new business proposals.
• Lead by example; demonstrate a proven strong work ethic.