Job Title: Account Communications Manager

Job Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Vice President

Amount of Travel Required: up to 25%

Work Schedule: Weekdays

Location: New York, NY – Hybrid schedule (2 days in office + as needed)

We’re looking for a communications and public relations professional who wants to build strategic content, place media stories and work with global partners for a dynamic lifestyle portfolio of wine, spirits, wellness, destination and hospitality accounts. The ideal candidate has exceptional verbal and written communications skills and approaches their work with a high attention to detail, enthusiasm and a collaborative spirit. The Account Communications Manager will work with the agency team to accomplish PR pitching and placement goals; drive digital and influencer programs; lead sponsored content campaigns; and craft client materials. The ideal candidate is outgoing, intellectually curious and highly motivated. We’re looking for this role to make a positive contribution to agency life and client relations through active participation in creative brainstorming sessions, calls, meetings and events.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Coordinate with Gregory + Vine teams to build effective external communications plans/tactics to support client business goals
• Digital, PR, influencer and partnership content leader for our lifestyle/branding division
• Strong writer able to support integrated content campaigns, including media pitching, influencer outreach, sponsored content, and owned digital platforms
• Develop and maintain relationships with key media and agency partners
• Bring new ideas and thought leadership backed by industry and competitor research
• Craft, edit, and distribute press releases and related content to accomplish client KPIs
• Support the coordination of press and influencer engagement, including one-on-one interviews, webinars, proprietary events, and press trips
• Monitor media coverage and provide regular reports to leadership team
• Manage media monitoring tools and platforms to track sentiment and content performance
• Analyze media trends and provide insights to enhance communication strategies
• Travel to client and industry events as needed
• Can-do attitude to support agency activations with logistical support as needed

Skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Proven track record of meeting PR placement and client content goals
• Proactive and strategic thinker with a can-do attitude and ability to identify and generate news hooks and stories
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; able to deliver relevant presentation topics for agency and client meetings
• Proactive and strategic thinker with a can-do attitude and ability to identify and generate news hooks and stories
• Detail-oriented and ready to learn agency process
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools and analytics
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meeting deadlines under pressure
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism

Position Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, English, or related

3+ years communications, public relations, or media experience is desired

Agency and/or in-house communications experience

Ability to travel up to 25% as needed for events

• Interest or experience in cultural aspects, such as language and arts a plus

Gregory + Vine

Gregory + Vine is an award-winning branding and communications agency that represents fine wine, spirits, hospitality, wellness and destination brands. Our clients span the world – encompassing leading brands in France, Italy, Spain, Israel, New Zealand, California and Washington. We’re a passionate team that relies on experience, creativity and strategic thinking to build brands. Gregory + Vine is a certified women-owned business committed to growing our team through continuing education, team collaboration and social responsibility.