Derris, an Orchestra company · 1 day ago
Account Director, PR and Influencer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $120K/yr
6+ years expDerris is a company that partners with category-defining brands to shape culture. They are seeking an Account Director who will oversee strategic planning and execution across accounts in the beauty space, while also contributing to company culture and internal leadership initiatives.
AdvertisingConsulting
Responsibilities
Serve as strategic lead for clients, leading the team within client strategy sessions and driving the compilation of strategy documents
Draw on expertise in consumer behavior and channel strategy to advise clients on strategies that reach goals and KPIs
Serve as main contact for sensitive client problem solving and crisis mitigation
Oversee and support team pitching efforts across channels
Maintain strong relationships and secure feature coverage across applicable business and consumer verticals; both traditional and emerging media
Support the team with tactical news creation and problem solving
Maintain pulse on client industry news and media updates within, bringing fresh ideas to the table to increase client awareness and earned media impact
Provide client counsel on the best influencer strategy based on goals and a strong business case for their particular brand
Develop and execute influencer paid and organic campaigns from strategic and creative development, identification of creators, outreach and relationship management, negotiations and contracts, content approvals and measurement
Adhere to deadlines and deliver work on time
Communicate effectively both internally and externally across accounts
Proactively identify client needs and business opportunities
Participate in new business meetings and pitches as applicable
Guide junior staff members and oversee all client activity and press materials
As 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 whole
Begin to manage a limited number of Direct Reports, increasing in scope over time
Qualification
Required
6-8 years of Public Relations experience - agency experience preferred
Experience in the beauty space, with comfortability to work across a diverse range of industries and clients
Proven track record of media relations success, leveraging business storytelling, influencer engagement, and targeted outreach to effectively communicate strategies and secure coverage across traditional and emerging media platforms
Skilled at creating pitches, strategies and talking points
Experience in leading client relationships
Experience in managing a team, experience managing Direct Reports preferred
Ability to think through communication strategies and deliver tangible results
Ability to write stylistically and shift writing styles based on client deliverables and internal meetings
Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
Company
Derris, an Orchestra company
We are Derris, a brand consultancy and an Orchestra company based in New York City and London. As storytellers, we challenge conventional thinking.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
RSE Ventures
2022-08-18Acquired
2014-07-24Seed
Leadership Team
Jesse Derris
Founder and Chair
Recent News
PR Newswire
2024-04-09
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