Account Director - Real Estate Public Relations

Responsibilities

• The Account Director – Real Estate Public Relations is a full-time, on-site role based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. This role leads day-to-day client management for real estate accounts, including developing and executing PR and communications strategies, media outreach, and content development.
• The Account Director oversees campaign planning and implementation, manages timelines and deliverables, and coordinates cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality client service.
• Responsibilities include guiding junior team members, nurturing client relationships, identifying opportunities for account growth, and supporting new business proposals and presentations.
• The role requires close collaboration with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver integrated communications programs aligned with client objectives.

Requirements

• Strong account management skills with experience overseeing multiple client relationships and coordinating ongoing PR initiatives.
• Team management and team leadership abilities, including mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Sales and business development skills, with the ability to identify growth opportunities, contribute to proposals, and participate in pitches.
• Project management expertise, including managing budgets, timelines, and resources across complex, multi-channel campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience in real estate public relations or related industries (real estate, design, construction) is highly beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including media relations, press release writing, and client-facing presentations.
• Ability to work on-site in the New York City Metropolitan Area and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience in real estate public relations or related industries (real estate, design, construction) is highly beneficial.