Director of Public Relations

New York, USA (Remote)

$80K/yr – $110K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive integrated PR leadership as an Account Director, owning strategy and client relationships across a portfolio.

  • Own integrated PR strategies across a portfolio of accounts and align media goals with client objectives.
  • Must-have: 8+ years in public relations with progression into account leadership and agency experience.
  • Standout: Mentoring junior staff and partnering with leadership on resourcing.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and own integrated PR strategies across a portfolio of accounts, aligning editorial and media goals with each client's broader business objectives.
  • Serve as the senior point of contact for clients, leading communications, setting expectations, navigating challenges, and consistently delivering value.
  • Lead bi-weekly and quarterly reporting, translating campaign data into clear, strategic narratives that demonstrate ROI and inform next steps.
  • Build and sustain meaningful relationships with key journalists, editors, producers, and digital media contacts across relevant verticals.
  • Lead pitch ideation and development — generating fresh angles, identifying timely news hooks, and driving consistent, high-quality media placements.
  • Author compelling press releases, bylines, media advisories, and other PR materials to the standard expected by top-tier outlets.
  • Mentor and develop junior and mid-level team members, providing clear feedback, coaching on media strategy, and fostering a culture of craft and accountability.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with agency leadership on resource planning, workflow improvements, and team capacity.
  • Model professionalism and availability during critical moments, including occasional client needs outside standard business hours.
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MATTIO Communications

MATTIO is a market-making agency that specializes in bringing awareness to brands with unique visions and voices. We use our well-honed communication skills, industry knowledge and creative muscle to drive conversations, shape perceptions and help clients achieve ambitious business goals. MATTIO specializes in lifestyle, cannabis and other emerging regulated markets.

Founded in 2005
New York, New York, USA
26 employees (9 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
30.7%
Direct
45.4%
Referral
9.9%
Social
12.1%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~26

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
8 (31% of company)

Funding

Last Raise
Seed, 7 years ago

Funding History

  • Apr 2019
    Seed