Account Director - Public Relations

Responsibilities

• Lead complex accounts end to end. Own every aspect of select accounts, from strategy and pitching to client communication and reporting.
• Pitch and secure coverage. Land placements across lifestyle, commerce, gift guide, broadcast, trade and digital outlets. You'll pitch hands-on, as well as oversee Account Executives pitching. Leverage your existing editorial relationships to secure top tier, meaningful placements and features.
• Build founder visibility. Secure earned media for founders across business, consumer, and trade press. Use your editor and producer relationships to land placements wherever a founder would be proud to show up, from print and podcasts to broadcast and social.
• Oversee home and lifestyle-specific accounts. Own day-to-day client management, oversee Account Executives, set priorities, and keep programs on track and on strategy.
• Guide, coach, and review the work of Account Executives and Coordinators. Set a high bar for pitches, media lists, and reporting.
• Shape strategy. Both product and founder angle. Build campaign plans, seasonal pitching calendars, and story angles that support client business goals. Develop positioning, talking points, and press strategy that give each founder a clear, credible story, then media-train them to deliver it and navigate challenging scenarios.
• Be the trusted client contact. Lead weekly calls, manage expectations, and keep communication proactive and clear.
• Connect PR and affiliate. Work with our affiliate team to turn editorial opportunities into measurable sales.
• Support growth. Spot opportunities to expand existing accounts and contribute to business pitches when needed.

Requirements

• 7+ years of consumer PR experience, agency side preferred, with a focus on home, beauty, and/or lifestyle brands
• Strong relationships with lifestyle, trade and commerce editors (think House Beautiful, Real Simple, Food & Wine, Apartment Therapy, Wirecutter, Good Housekeeping)
• Proven experience managing multiple client accounts at once
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior team members
• Working knowledge of affiliate and commerce content
• Strong writing skills and sharp news judgment
• Organized, proactive, and calm under pressure

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule – Mon to Thurs in-office, remote Fridays, plus one remote day a month.
• Benefits: Healthcare coverage, PTO, 401(k)
• Dog friendly office