Public Relations Senior Account Director

S&Co is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial Public Relations Senior Account Director to help lead our growing agency during an exciting period of expansion. This role is ideal for a seasoned communications leader who thrives on building meaningful client relationships, developing breakthrough strategies, mentoring high-performing teams, and delivering measurable business results.
You'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, partner closely with agency leadership, and oversee integrated communications campaigns across lifestyle, health, wellness, beauty, consumer brands, and thought leaders. If you're energized by big ideas, love developing people, and are passionate about helping purpose-driven brands shape culture, we'd love to meet you.
RESPONSIBILITIES Lead strategic planning, account leadership, and overall performance for key agency clients
Serve as senior counselor and trusted advisor to clients, providing thoughtful, proactive guidance and strategic recommendations
Develop integrated communications programs spanning media relations, influencer partnerships, events, brand collaborations, thought leadership, and cultural moments
Secure top-tier earned media across broadcast, print, digital, podcasts, and emerging platforms
Develop and oversee high-impact client deliverables including PR strategies, messaging, press materials, launch plans, reports, and recommendations
Mentor, coach, and develop account teams while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture
Oversee client budgets, KPIs, timelines, and overall account health
Represent clients at media events, press tours, speaking engagements, and brand activations
Build and strengthen relationships with media, industry partners, influencers, and key stakeholders
Support agency growth by contributing to new business strategy, proposals, presentations, and pitches
Partner closely with agency leadership to continually refine strategic methodologies, elevate the quality of client work, and strengthen agency best practices
ATTRIBUTES 10–14+ years of public relations experience, preferably in lifestyle, health & wellness, beauty, natural foods, consumer brands, books, or purpose-driven companies
Strong media relationships and a proven track record of securing top-tier earned coverage
Strategic thinker with the ability to connect the dots, identify opportunities, and translate ideas into impactful communications programs
Experienced leader who enjoys mentoring teams and developing future PR talent
Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business acumen and a solutions-oriented approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Creative, collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment
Passion for health, wellness, and helping purpose-driven brands make a meaningful impact
High integrity, professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
Why S&Co? At S&Co, we believe great PR is about more than generating headlines. It's about building trust, shaping culture, and helping meaningful brands change the way people live. You'll work alongside a collaborative, ambitious team, partner with category-defining founders and thought leaders, and have the opportunity to make a real impact while continuing to grow your career. We offer competitive benefits, a flexible and supportive culture, and an environment where curiosity, creativity, and initiative are valued every day.

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