Account Director

New York City, NY (On-site)

$130K/yr – $180K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 days ago

Job Summary

Lead strategic PR programs for healthcare, biotech, and B2B SaaS clients, owning senior client relationships and multi-channel storytelling.

  • Own and execute holistic communications plans and media strategies
  • Develop messaging frameworks and thought leadership across formats

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and own holistic PR and communications strategies tailored to each client's goals and stage.
  • Serve as the senior strategic voice on accounts, advising clients on positioning, narrative, and media approach.
  • Translate business objectives into actionable communications plans across media, content, and executive visibility.
  • Identify and capitalize on timely opportunities across industry news cycles and market moments.
  • Lead and execute media pitching across healthcare, business, startup, and trade publications.
  • Draft compelling pitches, press releases, and media briefs that earn coverage.
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with key reporters, editors, and analysts across target verticals.
  • Maintain and grow an active media network, bringing existing relationships to the table from day one.
  • Track coverage, analyze results, and continuously refine strategy based on performance.
  • Serve as the primary senior contact for a portfolio of clients, owning the relationship from day one.

Requirements

  • 7-12 years of communications or PR experience, with a clear track record in healthcare, biotech, or B2B SaaS.
  • Proven ability to pitch and land coverage in top-tier and trade publications with examples.
  • Experience developing unique media strategies for product launches, funding announcements, and major milestones.
  • Experience managing a team of 5+ people, with clear processes and playbooks to show for it.
  • Exceptional writing skills across short-form social content and long-form editorial with examples.
  • Strong client relationship skills, comfortable leading high-stakes conversations and managing senior executives.

Preferred

  • Experience supporting client IPOs, large acquisitions, or other high-profile transactions.
  • Existing relationships with healthcare, biotech, and B2B SaaS reporters, analysts, and conference organizers.
  • Connections with top-tier VCs and PE firms across healthcare and B2B SaaS.
  • Track record of delivering high-quality work at high velocity without dropping the ball.

Benefits

  • Health and dental benefits
  • Bi-annual team retreats (one international), quarterly events, and monthly team lunches
  • Real ownership over accounts and team from day one
  • Direct access to founders and leadership
  • A clear path to grow with the company as we scale
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On Top Strategy

On Top Strategy is a communications and PR agency that partners with high-growth startups and established companies across various industries. We work closely with founders and leadership teams to help them share their stories, build their brands, and connect with the right audiences.

Founded in 2022
4 employees (2 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$130K/yr – $180K/yr

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Account Director

On Top Strategy · New York City, NY · On-site