Our client is looking for an Account Director with 8-10 years of PR experience to join their team! This role involves managing clients, overseeing strategic plan execution, leading a results-driven team, and mentoring junior team members.The ideal candidate has strong relationships with travel, lifestyle, and trade media, as well as KOLs in art, design, gastronomy, and fashion. Experience in luxury travel and hospitality is required. Knowledge of Africa, wellness, sustainability, and thought leadership is a plus.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic direction to clients and the team.
- Analyze industry trends to identify opportunities and risks.
- Ensure client satisfaction by delivering on key objectives.
- Manage client relationships through meetings, reports, and ongoing communication.
- Oversee work for two junior team members, providing training, coaching, and mentorship.
- Build and maintain strong media and KOL relationships to drive strategic partnerships.
- Develop and execute compelling storytelling and media strategies.
- Secure consistent, high-impact media coverage and measure results.
- Navigate challenges and crises effectively, providing strategic problem-solving support.
- Write and edit press materials, including press releases, media alerts, and pitches.
- Contribute to brainstorms, ideation, and campaign development.
- Identify and recommend strategic events and partnerships to enhance brand presence.
- Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies; attend events and network.
- Support new business development, contributing to proposals and pitches.
- Work in our Midtown NYC office three days a week (Monday-Wednesday).
