Account Director (Travel)

Rachel Harrison Communications; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rachel Harrison Communications, a lifestyle-focused agency in New York, seeks an Account Director with deep media expertise and a track record of leading account teams. You will manage senior client relationships, guide strategy, and oversee complex campaigns across media relations, strategy, and creative brainstorming.

Join a small, nimble group led by hands-on founders, focused on delivering senior-level support and growth through new business and high-impact storytelling.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of public relations experience, agency preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts with professionalism under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Creative writer with extensive experience crafting impactful new business proposals.
• Lead by example with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction to account teams on all client needs
• Successfully pitch stories and meet with/manage media to deliver high quality results
• Serve as senior advisor to clients on a regular basis
• Delegate effectively, setting clear expectations and deadlines to account team members
• Manage quality of work on multiple accounts with professionalism and support team leaders
• Work on new business acquisition planning with agency partners including research, proposal writing and onboarding
• Lead brainstorming sessions

Skills

Account leadership

Media relations

Client advisory

Team delegation

Job description

We are a lifestyle focused communications agency with a special focus in travel, hospitality,

spirits and F&B. We help our clients build their brands and drive revenue through media

awareness, integrated digital marketing tactics, unique activations and word of mouth. We’re

small, nimble and creative. Our founder is very hands on and involved in the everyday account

management giving clients senior level support every step of the way. Leveraging 20+ years in

the industry, RHC utilizes stellar contacts, strategic thinking and finger-on-the pulse creativity to

help clients grow their business. We dream up creative ideas to keep our clients top of mind –

and we make sure those creative ideas are seen and heard.

Job Description

Account Directors are seasoned leaders with strong media skills. This person should have a

deep-rooted understanding of the media landscape and experience managing account teams.

Account Directors have managed client relationships at a senior level, providing council and

guidance when needed. Account Directors lead business encompassing media relations,

strategy creation and execution, creative writing and creative brainstorming. Account Directors

are experts at managing clients and scope of work. They are involved in new business

acquisition, working closely with the agency founders on appropriate business targets,

outreach, proposal writing and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction to account teams on all client needs
• Successfully pitch stories and meet with/manage media to deliver high quality results
• Serve as senior advisor to clients on a regular basis
• Delegate effectively, setting clear expectations and deadlines to account team members
• Manage quality of work on multiple accounts with professionalism and support team leaders
• Work on new business acquisition planning with agency partners including research, proposal writing and onboarding
• Lead brainstorming sessions

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in public relations; agency preferred
• Ability to manage multiple accounts with ease and professionalism; ability to work under pressure
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Creative writer with extensive experience crafting impactful new business proposals
• Lead by example; demonstrate proven strong work ethic