NB Publicity · 16 hours ago
PR Account Director (Contract)
Philadelphia, PA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$50/hr - $60/hr
5+ years expNB Publicity is a boutique public relations agency based in Philadelphia, working with visionary founders and purpose-driven brands. They are seeking a freelance Account Director to lead strategy and execution across client accounts during the founder’s maternity leave.
Public Relations and Communications Services
Hiring Manager
Nicole (Wozniak) Biemer
Responsibilities
Setting and evolving account strategy
Developing PR plans, story angles, and pitch ideas
Creating launch timelines and execution roadmaps
Writing, editing, and distributing press materials including media pitches, press releases, bios, bylines/op-eds, speaking submissions, and award entries
Leading media outreach and follow-ups
Evaluating and coordinating sponsorships, partnerships, awards, and visibility opportunities
Supporting event and media prep strategy
Reviewing performance and adjusting strategy as needed
Providing clear strategic guidance and recommendations
Attend and support weekly client meetings with the Director of Client Services
Managing day-to-day client communication
Provide media training and speaking engagement preparation as needed
Review, edit and finalize monthly content calendars and content in collaboration with our content writer
Prepare and deliver client updates and reports, including: meeting agendas and recaps, weekly status updates, monthly reports, media mentions and coverage summaries, event recaps, and social content performance
Lead strategic PR support for events and activations, including publicity plans, media lists, invitations, and run-of-show coordination
Qualification
Required
5-7+ years PR or communications experience (agency preferred)
Experience working across both consumer and B2B brands
Proven experience managing client accounts and leading senior-level client communication, including presenting strategic recommendations and results
Proven experience developing PR strategy and securing media coverage (and can share examples from the past 3–6 months)
Excellent writer and editor who can adapt tone and voice across clients and formats (i.e. pitches, press releases, blogs, and thought leadership content)
Organized, proactive, and dependable
Self-starter who can quickly absorb context and work independently
Proactive, creative and always thinking two steps ahead
Care just as much about the details as the bigger picture
Highly organized with strong time management skills
Passion for storytelling, trendspotting and bringing fresh ideas to the table
Strong relationships with media and a natural ability to build new ones
Based in the United States with the ability to work standard ET business hours
Experience working with Google Drive, Muck Rack, Asana, and CoverageBook
Energized by the idea of helping shape a growing agency
Company
NB Publicity
NB Publicity is a boutique public relations agency for visionary brands and influential thinkers in the hospitality, culinary, lifestyle, and health & wellness industries.
1 employee
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase