Location:
New York, NY
Field:
Public Relations
Min. Experience:
10+
year(s)
Basis:
Full-time
Description:
About TWENTY6
TWENTY6 isn’t just a communications shop – we’re cultural architects. We believe in the power of connection, creating communities that amplify brands, elevate opinion leaders, and empower tastemakers. With a sharp eye for what’s next, we lead with trend-first thinking to shape narratives that resonate and spark conversations. Our mission is simple: build spaces where brands don’t just exist, but thrive – where innovation and creativity collide, and influence is born.
Our founder, Michèle Boileau-Barmash, is a visionary leader, much like TWENTY6 is in the realm of communications—uniquely positioned to lead, innovate, and disrupt.
We stand alongside today's trendsetters, constantly pushing the limits and redefining what’s possible. Like the legends and influencers who set the pace, we are the force that shapes the present and propels society forward. We are the trailblazers, always thinking, always innovating—and our future is only further down that track.
Join us as we break boundaries, redefine storytelling, and center brands at the heart of progress.
The role
We’re looking for an Account Director who brings the perfect blend of experience, creativity, and leadership. You’ll be the go-to strategist for high-profile clients across sports, entertainment, and lifestyle. This is your chance to lead a team of talented PR pros and collaborate with the best in the business to create campaigns that break through the noise and grab attention.
The cool things you’ll do
- Lead the Charge: Spearhead media relations strategies for our sports, entertainment, and lifestyle clients, ensuring their stories are not only told but celebrated.
- Strategy Guru: Develop bold, innovative PR strategies that elevate brand visibility and maintain a competitive edge for our clients in high-profile industries.
- Team Management: Mentor and guide a team of PR professionals, pushing the boundaries of creativity while fostering a positive team culture and cultivating talent.
- Client Relationships: Build and nurture strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, media partners, and influencers, ensuring exceptional service and impact.
- Media Mastery: Leverage your deep media network to secure top-tier placements and press coverage, both traditional and digital. You know the editors, the reporters, and how to pitch them.
- Crisis Control: Stay calm under pressure, providing strategic counsel in the face of challenges, and keeping our clients' reputations secure and shining bright.
- Results-Driven: Monitor and measure PR campaign effectiveness, providing clients with clear, actionable insights and updates on KPIs, press hits, and overall success.
Requirements:
About you
- Experience: At least 10+ years in PR, with a focus on media relations and strategic campaigns across sports, entertainment, and lifestyle sectors. You’ve worked with high-profile brands and know how to make them shine.
- Proven Leadership: You’ve led teams before and know how to get the best out of your crew while inspiring them to reach new heights.
- Creative Mindset: You can think outside the box and create PR campaigns that set trends, not follow them.
- Media Maven: Your media relations game is on point—you’ve got the contacts, the know-how, and the confidence to secure placements in the best publications, websites, and broadcasts.
- Strategic Thinker: You understand the big picture and know how to align PR efforts with overarching business objectives.
- Crisis Management: You’re the calm in the storm. You handle high-pressure situations with grace and get results.
Why join us?
At TWENTY6, we’re all about creating a dynamic, inspiring environment where creativity flourishes and every team member feels empowered to shine. Our agency is all about creativity, collaboration, and a good time.
You’ll be working with a tight-knit team that’s passionate, driven, and ready to break barriers. You’ll have a direct hand in shaping industry-defining PR campaigns and making a lasting impression on global brands. Our enticing, people-first offerings include:
- Flexible Work Bliss: Embrace a coveted balance of in-office and remote work, with flexible PTO and summer Fridays that let you savor the season.
- Holidays: We love ‘em! And we close down the office so we can truly embrace the holiday spirit.
- Dazzling Commitment to Development: Dive into your own personalized development journey! With crafted plans to suit you and our Masterclass@Work program, discover enriching workshops and speaker sessions that celebrate inclusivity, spark vibrant discussions and give you the tools you need to be successful both in, and out of the office.
- Adventures: Join us for engaging in-person and virtual events that not only make a difference but also bring our team closer together in meaningful ways.
Pay range
$120,000 to $150,000 Base pay offer may vary depending on various factors, including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific/overall experience.
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