Responsibilities

• Serve as senior strategic counsel to clients and develop a deep understanding of their business and communications objectives
• Develop and oversee the execution of multi-channel communications strategies that drive meaningful results
• Lead high-level media relations, cultivating relationships with top-tier journalists and editors
• Manage and mentor account teams across multiple client engagements, supporting professional growth
• Provide editorial oversight for all account deliverables, ensuring quality and strategic alignment
• Partner with senior leadership on new business development, including prospecting, pitch preparation and presentations
• Lead account scoping, budgeting and contract management
• Identify opportunities for organic account growth and expanded client relationships
• Contribute to agency positioning, thought leadership and industry visibility
• Oversee complex event strategy and execution

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications or a related field
• 7–10 years of progressive PR experience, with substantial agency experience and expertise in retail, fashion or consumer technology
• A robust and active network of media relationships
• Proven new business development experience
• Strong people management skills and experience developing mid-level talent
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Track record of developing and executing award-worthy communications campaigns
• Proficiency with Cision, Business Wire and/or Critical Mention

Preferred

• A strategic thinker who also loves the craft of PR — pitching, writing and storytelling
• A natural mentor who is invested in team culture and talent development
• Someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who is energized by agency growth
• A confident communicator who can lead client conversations at the C-suite level
• Committed to a digital-first approach to news creation, distribution and amplification
• Excited to work with a group of smart, hardworking go-getters

Benefits

• Salary range: $110,000–$130,000
• Hybrid model, three days in office per week
• Comprehensive insurance coverage and 401(k)
• Generous PTO policy
• Loft-style Midtown Manhattan office