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Orchestra · 3 hours ago

Account Director, PR and Influencer

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $120K/yr

6+ years exp

Derris 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 the development of a unique company culture.

MarketingPublic RelationsTelecommunications

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

Public Relations experienceMedia relations successInfluencer engagementClient relationship managementCommunication strategiesTeam managementCreative developmentCommunication skillsProblem solving

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