Account Director

New York, USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the account leadership for hospitality and lifestyle clients, guiding strategy, delivery, and high‑level media relationships.

  • Must-have: 6–8 years of media relations experience with agency leadership.
  • Standout: Established high-level media relationships and creative storytelling.
  • Standout: Ability to oversee campaigns, press materials, events, and media outreach.

Job Description

Own the account leadership for hospitality and lifestyle clients, guiding strategy, delivery, and high‑level media relationships.

  • Oversee the management of client accounts, ensuring the team delivers high-quality work that meets objectives and expectations.
  • Oversee the development of creative pitches, campaigns and PR initiatives to support client goals.
  • Oversee the creation and strategy/distribution of press materials such as press releases, media alerts and pitches.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the account and client lead, providing high-level strategy and counsel
  • Oversee the management of client accounts, ensuring that the team delivers high-quality work that meets the client's objectives and expectations
  • Oversee the development of creative pitches, campaigns and PR initiatives to support client goals, including brand awareness, media exposure and reputation management
  • Oversee the creation and strategy/distribution of press materials such as press releases, media alerts and pitches,  ensuring they align with brand messaging
  • Build and maintain relationships with high-level journalists and influencers/content creators to enhance press coverage opportunities for clients
  • Manage Account Executives and Senior Account Executives, overseeing their workload and professional growth
  • Participate in new business meetings and draft new business proposals
  • Represent the agency and clients at media events, press interviews and public appearances, fostering positive relationships and representing the brand’s voice

Requirements

  • Minimum of 6-8 years of media relations experience, with a focus on hospitality or lifestyle brands
  • Proven track record of leading client accounts and managing teams in an agency setting
  • Strong strategic thinking and experience developing and executing integrated campaigns
  • Established high-level media relationships and a passion for creative storytelling
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
  • Self-motivated, positive and proactive team player
  • Desire to grow within the company

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Generous vacation including birthday and wellness days
  • Hybrid position (Tuesday + Thursday in office)
  • Summer Fridays
  • Flexible work remote policy
  • Competitive health insurance/dental
  • Retirement plan
  • Monthly wellness credit
  • Company retreat
  • Paid family leave
  • Women-led business with a positive company culture
  • Opportunities for growth, training and development including working with the Founder directly

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
374
Traffic Source Mix
Search
33.4%
Direct
41.8%
Referral
12.7%
Social
9.7%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~10

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (10% of company)