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Senior Associate Director, PR

Karsh Hagan + Madden, New York, NY, USA

Pay: 60.000 - 80.000

Job type: Full Time


Senior Associate Director, PR
Responsible for the strategic health and growth of our regional accounts. Reports directly to the President of Allied Services. A player‑coach role leading a team to media success while advancing business through RFP leadership, client retention, and new business development.

Key Responsibilities

RFP Excellence: Lead PR strategy for New Business pitches and RFPs, crafting compelling narratives.

Regional Business Development: Identify opportunities for account expansion and new partnerships within your assigned region.

Client Retention & Success: Serve as the senior lead for client relationships, ensuring long‑term satisfaction and moving the needle on their KPIs.

Strategic Earned Media: Architect magnetic PR strategies that turn travel stories into headlines.

High‑Level Media Relations: Build and nurture relationships with top‑tier journalists and influencers; go‑to contact for the region's most critical media moments.

Crisis Communications: Oversee crisis efforts with grace, turning challenges into trust‑building moments.

Staff Mentorship: Mentor and inspire the PR team, setting a high bar for creativity, accountability, and professional excellence.

Collaborative Oversight: Work closely with Creative, Media, and Strategy teams to ensure regional campaigns are integrated and unified.

Performance Tracking: Measure and report on PR success using data that matters.

Buzzworthy Activations: Ideate media missions and stunts that turn destinations into must‑cover stories.

Trend Awareness: Keep a finger on the pulse of industry trends and cultural moments.

Benefits

Strategic Influence: Direct line to agency leadership and ability to shape regional PR strategy.

A Supportive Culture: Workplace that values intelligence, authenticity, and willingness to learn.

Growth Opportunities: Training and challenges to expand leadership and business development skills.

Heads up: At this time, we do not offer Visa sponsorship or relocation services.

KHM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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