About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic, strategic PR professional to serve as Director of Corporate Communications within our New York-based communications team and drive success across one of our key clients.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic direction and delivery of PR plans and campaigns that support clients’ business and communications objectives.
- Build and maintain strong, enduring relationships with key clients, providing strategic counsel and effectively addressing their communication needs.
- Maintain strong reporter relationships across key media verticals and leverage them to secure earned media coverage and executive interview opportunities.
- Collaborate closely with our expert social, influencer, sponsorship and experiential specialists on campaigns and projects for key clients.
- Lead the development of presentations and ensure the highest quality of press releases, campaign summaries/evaluations, client briefs and media briefing documents from the team.
- Collaborate with individuals and teams across the agency and the industry, building a network of contacts to help deliver more value for clients and drive new opportunities.
- Provide strategic insights for new business responses and expert input on PR and integrated RFPs.
- Help us stay ahead of emerging and current industry trends, recommending tools and technologies, particularly related AI, to deliver strategic recommendations and optimum results for clients.
- Lead high-performing account teams of communications professionals, providing strategic oversight and nurturing talent and ensuring the highest quality of work.
- Work closely with the Directors, VP and SVPs within the PR & Communications group to identify, drive and support business development and to lead and mentor the wider team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, or Marketing preferred.
- At least 7 years of corporate PR experience, either in-house or at an agency.
- Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong writing skills.
- Proven track record of building and growing strong client and media relationships.
- Proven ability to lead an account team(s) on multiple projects simultaneously and drive results.
- Ability to think strategically and creatively, and to problem-solve independently and in groups.
Competencies
- Adaptability: manage competing demands and frequent change.
- Analytical: synthesize complex information sets; anticipate potential problems and take preventive measures.
- Business Acumen: understand implications of all decisions; focus on profitability; knowledge of marketplace and competition.
- Communication and Presentation Skills: articulate, persuasive speaker; write clearly and informatively.
- Creative: think creatively; develop unique business plans and programs.
- Energy: energetic, enthusiastic leader; commit to delivering efficient, successful results.
- Management Skills: plan, communicate and monitor all work assignments properly matching responsibility to appropriate person.
Work Environment
We work from the office 4 days per week.
Diversity & Inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Compensation
Hiring Rate Minimum: $100,500 annually.
Hiring Rate Maximum: $134,000 annually.
Equal Opportunity Employer
160over90 is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer that encourages applications from qualified, eligible candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences regardless of race, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
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