Brightmode
Public Relations Account Director: Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle
Brightmode, New York, New York, us, 10261
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Company:
DerrisJob title:
Public Relations Account Director: Fashion, Beauty, LifestylePosition type:
Full-timeLocation:
New York, NY, in-office 3 days per weekSalary range:
$110,000-$130,000 plus eligibility for end of year bonus based on firm, team and individual performance
Derris is here to help build great brands. From lifestyle and fashion, to food, health & wellness, home & hospitality, technology, non-profit, finance, real estate, sports and more - they work with both new and established companies to develop narratives that stand out in cluttered industries. Derris creates unique messaging and executes strategic media relations programs that blend traditionally separate practice areas to offer clients a holistic approach to both consumer and business storytelling. A few of the clients on their roster include: Warby Parker, Reformation, Everlane, Good American, Harry's, Bombas, RSE Ventures, and Juxtapose.
Role accountabilities:Serve as strategic lead for clients, leading the team within client strategy sessions and driving the compilation of strategy documentsServe as main contact for sensitive client problem solving and crisis mitigationOversee and support team pitching efforts across broadcast, print and onlineMaintain strong media relationships and secure feature coverage across applicable business and consumer verticalsSupport the team with tactical news creation and problem solvingMaintain pulse on client industry news and media updates within, bringing fresh ideas to the table to increase client awareness and earned media impactAdhere to deadlines and deliver work on timeCommunicate effectively both internally and externally across accountsProactively identify client needs and business opportunitiesParticipate in new business meetings and pitches as applicableGuide junior staff members and oversee all client activity and press materialsAs part of our Senior Leadership Team, be actively engaged in developing company culture; improving team morale, managing workload and contributing to the company's growth as a wholeBegin to manage a limited number of Direct Reports, increasing in scope over timeQualifications:
6-8 years of Public Relations experience - agency experience preferredProven track record of media relations experience, including leveraging business storytelling to effectively communicate strategies to diverse audiencesSkilled at creating pitches, strategies and talking pointsExperience in leading client relationshipsExperience in managing a team, experience managing direct reports preferredAbility to think through communication strategies and deliver tangible resultsAbility to write stylistically and shift writing styles based on client deliverables and internal meetingsStrong communication skills; both written and verbalComfortable working across a variety of industries and clients
Note: Interested in this role but it's not quite the right match? Applicants who meet some but not all or exceed the above criteria are still encouraged to apply! We're eager to hear from candidates with diverse backgrounds and are passionate about learning and growing in their next role.
#LI-BM1#LI-Hybrid
About Brightmode Talent
This search is supported by Brightmode. Brightmode is part of Orchestra, the first communications company built for today's media landscape. Since early 2022, it has grown into a network of eight strategic communications and marketing agencies including BerlinRosen, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Brightmode.
Note: Candidates who apply to this role will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for current and/or future similar positions. By providing your information, you are consenting to allow us to keep your information on file and to contact you regarding job opportunities, recruitment events and other related updates.
If you are interested in current openings, please apply directly to an active posting here.
Company:
DerrisJob title:
Public Relations Account Director: Fashion, Beauty, LifestylePosition type:
Full-timeLocation:
New York, NY, in-office 3 days per weekSalary range:
$110,000-$130,000 plus eligibility for end of year bonus based on firm, team and individual performance
Derris is here to help build great brands. From lifestyle and fashion, to food, health & wellness, home & hospitality, technology, non-profit, finance, real estate, sports and more - they work with both new and established companies to develop narratives that stand out in cluttered industries. Derris creates unique messaging and executes strategic media relations programs that blend traditionally separate practice areas to offer clients a holistic approach to both consumer and business storytelling. A few of the clients on their roster include: Warby Parker, Reformation, Everlane, Good American, Harry's, Bombas, RSE Ventures, and Juxtapose.
Role accountabilities:Serve as strategic lead for clients, leading the team within client strategy sessions and driving the compilation of strategy documentsServe as main contact for sensitive client problem solving and crisis mitigationOversee and support team pitching efforts across broadcast, print and onlineMaintain strong media relationships and secure feature coverage across applicable business and consumer verticalsSupport the team with tactical news creation and problem solvingMaintain pulse on client industry news and media updates within, bringing fresh ideas to the table to increase client awareness and earned media impactAdhere to deadlines and deliver work on timeCommunicate effectively both internally and externally across accountsProactively identify client needs and business opportunitiesParticipate in new business meetings and pitches as applicableGuide junior staff members and oversee all client activity and press materialsAs part of our Senior Leadership Team, be actively engaged in developing company culture; improving team morale, managing workload and contributing to the company's growth as a wholeBegin to manage a limited number of Direct Reports, increasing in scope over timeQualifications:
6-8 years of Public Relations experience - agency experience preferredProven track record of media relations experience, including leveraging business storytelling to effectively communicate strategies to diverse audiencesSkilled at creating pitches, strategies and talking pointsExperience in leading client relationshipsExperience in managing a team, experience managing direct reports preferredAbility to think through communication strategies and deliver tangible resultsAbility to write stylistically and shift writing styles based on client deliverables and internal meetingsStrong communication skills; both written and verbalComfortable working across a variety of industries and clients
Note: Interested in this role but it's not quite the right match? Applicants who meet some but not all or exceed the above criteria are still encouraged to apply! We're eager to hear from candidates with diverse backgrounds and are passionate about learning and growing in their next role.
#LI-BM1#LI-Hybrid
About Brightmode Talent
This search is supported by Brightmode. Brightmode is part of Orchestra, the first communications company built for today's media landscape. Since early 2022, it has grown into a network of eight strategic communications and marketing agencies including BerlinRosen, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Brightmode.
Note: Candidates who apply to this role will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for current and/or future similar positions. By providing your information, you are consenting to allow us to keep your information on file and to contact you regarding job opportunities, recruitment events and other related updates.