Account Director, Beauty & Lifestyle PR

Huxley; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Huxley is seeking an experienced Account Director to lead the Beauty & Lifestyle team, overseeing integrated communications programs for beauty, wellness, and consumer brands. The role requires strategic thinking, media relations prowess, and the ability to guide senior stakeholders.

You will drive campaigns, manage client relationships, mentor staff, and contribute to growth while maintaining profitability in a fast-paced agency setting.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of public relations or integrated communications experience.
• Strong background in beauty, lifestyle, wellness, fashion, or consumer brands.
• Agency experience preferred.
• Proven success leading client relationships and account teams.
• Strong media relations and influencer marketing expertise.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of multiple client accounts.
• Serve as a senior strategic counselor and client contact.
• Develop and execute earned media, influencer, and brand communications strategies.
• Drive product launches, partnerships, events, and integrated campaigns.
• Cultivate relationships with top-tier media, creators, and industry influencers.
• Oversee account profitability, resource allocation, and team development.
• Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Contribute to business development and organic growth initiatives.

Skills

Public relations

Integrated comms

Media relations

Influencer marketing

Strategic thinking

Client leadership

Team mentorship

Job description

A leading integrated communications agency is seeking an experienced Account Director to join its Beauty & Lifestyle team.

This role is ideal for a strategic communicator who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment and has a passion for building visibility and cultural relevance for consumer brands. The successful candidate will lead integrated communications programs for a portfolio of beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and consumer clients while serving as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day management of multiple client accounts
• Serve as a senior strategic counselor and client contact
• Develop and execute earned media, influencer, and brand communications strategies
• Drive product launches, partnerships, events, and integrated campaigns
• Cultivate relationships with top-tier media, creators, and industry influencers
• Oversee account profitability, resource allocation, and team development
• Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative team environment
• Contribute to business development and organic growth initiatives

Qualifications:

• 6-10+ years of public relations or integrated communications experience
• Strong background in beauty, lifestyle, wellness, fashion, or consumer brands
• Agency experience preferred
• Proven success leading client relationships and account teams
• Strong media relations and influencer marketing expertise
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and writing skills
• Passion for consumer culture, trends, and brand storytelling
  

EOE Statement:

Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.