Public Relations Account Manager

Location: New York, NY
Field: PR/Communications
Min. Experience: 4 year(s)
Basis: Full-time

Description:

THE CONSULTANCY PR is a dynamic brand communications practice that merges the sophisticated, senior-level execution of a big agency with the more personalized approach and entrepreneurial spirit of a boutique firm. We pride ourselves on transcending the traditional client/agency relationship and serving as a true partner to our clients and an extension of their internal teams across all facets of their business. The firm’s clients represent the best-in-class brands and individuals within the home/design, architecture, and luxury lifestyle categories. Our core capabilities lie within the following areas:

• Communications + Digital Strategies
• Key Messaging + Brand Positioning
• Image Development
• Creative Consulting
• Brand Partnerships + Collaborations
• Event Management + Execution
• Influencer Relations
• Social Media Community Management
• A+D Community Networking
• Affiliate Marketing

TCPR is seeking an Account Manager with a minimum of four years of experience to support its current client roster. An ideal candidate will have previous experience and/or personal interest in the interior design, architecture, luxury lifestyle industries, or adjacent categories and possess an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to grow with the company.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication strategies to appropriately position a range of home/design and lifestyle brands in the media marketplace
• Retain a network of media contacts across print and digital categories, as well as influencers and interior designers
• Conduct press outreach and secure top-tier media opportunities, including brand/founder profiles, feature stories, and market press coverage in home and design, fashion (men’s and women’s), accessories, lifestyle, consumer, and business outlets; speaking engagements; sponsorship opportunities; award submissions
• Liaise with influencers, as well as like-minded brands, for partnership and/or event opportunities
• Oversee logistics for targeted press events to support seasonal launches, brand introductions, dinner/cocktail events, etc.
• Interface with clients daily as relevant to press opportunities and strategic advisement
• Lead, review, and provide feedback on press materials, inclusive of press releases, company/executive bios, face sheets, media alerts, case studies, etc.
• Provide regular updates on client status to the Vice President
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to prioritize duties, meet deadlines, proactively communicate progress and deliverables
• Complete individual tasks with minimal supervision; manage both up and down to the team
• Work collaboratively with team members to develop and implement successful PR strategies and ongoing campaigns
• Attend and facilitate media interviews/editor appointments; network with reporters and editors on an ongoing basis
• Read relevant consumer and trade media, including print and digital publications as well as blogs, Substacks, etc.; report to the team on industry news and opportunities for clients on a regular basis
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for existing clients and new business opportunities; begin to formulate ideas and aid in the proposal process
• Report to Vice President as well as senior leadership; supervise, lead and mentor PR Coordinator and/or Senior Account Executive/Account Executive roles on account management, research, daily projects, etc.

Requirements:

• B.S/B.A in Public Relations/Communications or a related field
• Minimum four years of relevant experience at a PR agency preferred
• Strong relationships within the home/design, lifestyle, fashion (men’s and women’s), accessories, lifestyle, consumer, and business outlets (specifically news/market/features editors and directors) on a national and regional level, in print and digital categories
• Exceptional interpersonal, networking, and verbal and written communication skills; team-oriented attitude
• Creative, efficient, detail-oriented, and organized
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Solution-oriented with the ability to think critically and strategically
• Proactive with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a collaborative yet fast-paced environment
• Flexible, driven, curious, and passionate about the design industry
• Excellent writing skills with attention to detailProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of PR databases/tools such as Muck Rack, Cision, PR Newswire/Businesswire

Benefits

Our team members' mental health and well-being are of the utmost importance to TCPR. Our top priority is to ensure our employees maintain a positive balance in their lives, both professionally and personally. We are invested in our team members’ short- and long-term growth at the agency and their overall career paths. Our current benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, “flex” and volunteer days, as well as maternity/paternity, bereavement, and family medical leave
• Summer Fridays beginning at 1:30 PM from Memorial to Labor Day
• Inclusive Holiday calendar
• December break from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day
• Flexible work-from-home policy
• Comprehensive health insurance for all employees
• 401k plan for you to invest in your future
• Monthly stipend for cell phone service
• Regular team-building activities

Salary: starting at $75K/yr

*Note, this is a hybrid role, requiring days in the office. We are looking for candidates who are in NYC and willing to travel if/as needed.

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