Account Director

New York City, NY (Remote)

$110K/yr – $135K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead integrated PR programs from strategy to media placement, while managing client communications, team development, and measurement across campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage PR programs, including media relationships and speaker placements
  • Lead weekly client calls; manage deliverables on tight deadlines
  • Write press releases, award submissions, bios, pitches, and byline articles
  • Share weekly updates and next steps after client calls
  • Prep clients for media interviews with thoughtful prep docs
  • Attend daily team check-ins
  • Supervise and develop junior staff
  • Lead media training and key message development
  • Use social media and content to amplify coverage
  • Compile and present campaign results

Requirements

  • 7-10+ years post-grad experience in PR, digital, or advertising
  • BA/BS in related field
  • Experience pitching national/business media and securing speaking placements
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Client-service mindset with strong analytical ability
  • Proficiency with Muckrack, Microsoft, and Google suites
  • Comfort using Claude and other AI tools for research, writing, and workflow efficiency
  • Working knowledge of social platforms
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively
  • Willing to travel for client work and new business

Preferred

  • Deep investment in client success
  • Track record securing high-profile media and speaking placements
  • Strong relationships with national and business/financial media/vertical trade media
  • Entrepreneurial and self-motivated
  • Strong social media instincts
  • Able to build and execute a full PR plan
  • Strong writing across press releases, bios, pitches, Q&As, speaker pitches, award submissions, and byline articles
  • Professional, timely communication
  • Collaborative and leads by example

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • Retirement plan
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Mark Allen & Co. Public Relations

Mark Allen & Co. is a public relations firm focused on your number one priority — growth.We represent a wide array of clients, from leading global brands to top creative agencies and companies, publishers, AI leaders, consumer products and social impact organizations.We offer a unique combination of senior PR strategists plus veteran writers and editors who know how to connect your brand with audiences that matter. In all we do, what sets us apart is our ability to support your growth. Expect marketable moments for your brand that move that needle.We land the industry awards and keynote speaking moments for your execs, and top recognition for your brand. We help you create winning strategic media partnerships. We tell breakthrough stories jumping off the latest trends and newsy moments. Everywhere. But all of that is just the starting point. Ultimately, we help you maximize every aspect of your PR efforts, making sure you and your business are seen, heard, protected and championed. Because at Mark Allen & Co., we believe good PR should impact your bottom line. Make an impact >>> hello@markallenco.com

Founded in 2010
New York, New York, USA
16 employees (10 in marketing)

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