Berns & Co. is widely known for building corporate and executive leadership profiles through strategic communications and our network of retail advisory platforms. We have a strong track record of executing communications strategies that drive awareness, education and industry leadership for our clients, fostering retail partnerships, and elevating women-led initiatives. Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, we are an award‑winning, woman‑founded and -led company that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We demonstrate our values through highly competitive pay, fantastic benefits and a collegial, cooperative team culture.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Director to join our leadership team. In this role, you will drive strategic corporate communications programs for a portfolio of B2B, retail and consumer clients while playing a meaningful role in growing the agency. You will serve as a senior day‑to‑day leader for your accounts, mentor a team of account professionals, and contribute to agency‑wide initiatives, including new business development and internal operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
- Serve as senior strategic counsel to clients and develop a deep understanding of their business and communications objectives
- Develop and oversee the execution of multi‑channel communications strategies that drive meaningful results
- Lead high‑level media relations, cultivating relationships with top‑tier journalists and editors
- Manage and mentor account teams across multiple client engagements, supporting professional growth
- Provide editorial oversight for all account deliverables, ensuring quality and strategic alignment
- Partner with senior leadership on new business development, including prospecting, pitch preparation and presentations
- Lead account scoping, budgeting and contract management
- Identify opportunities for organic account growth and expanded client relationships
- Contribute to agency positioning, thought leadership and industry visibility
- Oversee complex event strategy and execution
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications or a related field
- 7–10 years of progressive PR experience, with substantial agency experience and expertise in retail, fashion or consumer technology
- A robust and active network of media relationships
- Strong people management skills and experience developing mid‑level talent
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skillsTrack record of developing and executing award‑worthy communications campaigns
- Proficiency with Cision, Business Wire and/or Critical Mention
THIS ROLE MAY BE RIGHT FOR YOU IF YOU ARE
- A strategic thinker who also loves the craft of PR — pitching, writing and storytelling
- A natural mentor who is invested in team culture and talent development
- Someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who is energized by agency growth
- A confident communicator who can lead client conversations at the C‑suite level
- Committed to a digital‑first approach to news creation, distribution and amplification
- Excited to work with a group of smart, hardworking go‑getters
BENEFITS AND PERKS
- Salary range: $110,000–$130,000
- Hybrid model, three days in office per week
- Comprehensive insurance coverage and 401(k)