Account Manager

New York, USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive comprehensive PR leadership for design-focused client accounts, coordinating campaigns and media relations at senior associate level.

  • Own day-to-day account leadership, client relationships, and campaign timelines.
  • Must-have: 5+ years of agency PR experience with independently delivered results.
  • Standout: Strong media contacts in home/design/architecture delivering top-tier placements.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the day-to-day lead on multiple client accounts, managing relationships with professionalism and confidence
  • Develop and execute PR strategies, campaigns, and timelines aligned with client goals
  • Lead media relations efforts, including pitching, press outreach, follow-ups, and coverage tracking
  • Draft and edit press materials, including press releases, media alerts, pitches, talking points, and briefing documents
  • Secure top-tier and relevant media placements across print, digital, and broadcast outlets
  • Manage account scopes of work and reporting
  • Supervise and mentor Account Executives
  • Collaborate with leadership on strategy, new business opportunities, and client growth
  • Assist in the research and creation of new business proposals
  • Stay informed on design industry trends, media landscape shifts, and competitive activity
  • Lead the creation of social media content, as needed
  • In-person meeting and event support as needed

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of professional public relations experience , preferably within an agency environment
  • Demonstrated success managing clients independently and delivering measurable results
  • Strong media contacts relevant to our focus areas of home, design, interiors and architecture
  • Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
  • Highly organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing multiple accounts simultaneously
  • Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff

    Benefits

    • Generous holiday, vacation, and personal time off policy (plus summer Fridays)
    • Health and dental benefits
    • 401K with company match opportunities (after 1 year)
    • This position is fully remote
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    McGraw PR

    MCGRAW PR is a full-service communications and marketing firm based in New York City. We specialize in media relations programs and creative campaigns for design firms and home furnishings brands in a variety of practice areas including Architecture, Interior Design, Home Furnishings, Retail & E-commerce, Media Brands, Art, Not-for-Profits, and Special Events.Acclaimed for its results-oriented and truly hands-on approach, McGraw PR prides itself on offering a level of personal service to its clients that is uncommon at other firms.

    Founded in 2011
    New York, New York, USA
    12 employees (1 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    468
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    33.9%
    Direct
    41.9%
    Referral
    12.7%
    Social
    9.5%
    Paid
    1%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~12

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    1 (8% of company)