Account Director - Real Estate Public Relations

The Berman Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant discounts

Job summary

The Berman Group, a full-service communications firm in New York, seeks an Account Director for Real Estate Public Relations. This full-time, on-site role leads day-to-day client management, develops PR strategies, handles media outreach, and coordinates cross-functional teams to deliver integrated campaigns.

The ideal candidate has strong account management, leadership, and business development skills, plus real estate PR experience and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Strong account management experience across multiple client relationships.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities within a fast-paced team.
• Sales and business development prowess with proposal and pitch experience.
• Solid project management skills overseeing budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Experience in real estate public relations or related industries is highly beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including media relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day client management for real estate accounts.
• Develop and execute PR and communications strategies.
• Oversee media outreach, content development, and campaign planning.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality client service.
• Mentor junior staff and nurture client relationships; support new business proposals.

Skills

Account management

Team leadership

Sales & BD

Project management

Real estate PR

Written & verbal communication

On-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in communications/PR/marketing

Job description

Company Description

The Berman Group is a full-service communications firm consistently ranked on the New York Observer’s Power 50 PR Firms List. The award-winning team supports private companies, public agencies, local communities, and professional organizations with strategic communications solutions. The firm specializes in public relations, marketing, and business development for real estate, design, construction, and non-profit clients. Services range from PR, branding, social media, and marketing campaigns to website launches, large-scale events, and public activations. The Berman Group offers a close-knit, collaborative culture that encourages creative thinking and supports personal and professional growth.

Role Description

The Account Director – Real Estate Public Relations is a full-time, on-site role based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. This role leads day-to-day client management for real estate accounts, including developing and executing PR and communications strategies, media outreach, and content development. The Account Director oversees campaign planning and implementation, manages timelines and deliverables, and coordinates cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality client service. Responsibilities include guiding junior team members, nurturing client relationships, identifying opportunities for account growth, and supporting new business proposals and presentations. The role requires close collaboration with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver integrated communications programs aligned with client objectives.

This position requires mandatory time in our New York City office, with additional hybrid remote days each week.

Salary: $90k to $100k depending on experience

Qualifications

• Strong account management skills with experience overseeing multiple client relationships and coordinating ongoing PR initiatives.
• Team management and team leadership abilities, including mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Sales and business development skills, with the ability to identify growth opportunities, contribute to proposals, and participate in pitches.
• Project management expertise, including managing budgets, timelines, and resources across complex, multi-channel campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience in real estate public relations or related industries (real estate, design, construction) is highly beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including media relations, press release writing, and client-facing presentations.
• Ability to work on-site in the New York City Metropolitan Area and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.